RCA Victor 47-9741 (original) USA, 14. April 1969
Words & Music by: Side A – Scott Davis; Side B – Bob Hilliard,
Burt Bacharach
Musicians: Elvis Presley (lead and
harmony vocals, guitar), Reggie Young (guitar), John Hughey (steel guitar on
side A), Gene Chrisman (drums), Bobby Emmons (organ), Tommy Cogbill / Mike
Leech (bass), Bobby Wood (piano), Mary 'Jeanie' Greene, Mary Holladay, Ginger
Holladay, Donna Thatcher (backing vocals on side A), Wayne Jackson, R.F. Taylor
(trumpet), Joe D’Gerolamo, Tony Cason (French horn), Jackie Thomas, Jack Hale
(trombone), Glen Spreen (sax) and strings led by Glen Spreen
Recording sessions: Produced by Chips Moman and Felton Jarvis at American Sound, Memphis, TN, Side A - on 20. January
1969; Side B – on 20. February 1969
Highest chart positions: US #3, US
AC #8, US Country #60, Canada #2, UK #2, Australia #1, Norway #1, Finland #14
Here's another single from Elvis’ 1969 Memphis sessions. Mac (Scott) Davis wrote the title song and other hits like “A Little Less Conversation”, “Memories” and “Don’t Cry Daddy” for Elvis.
Both sides of the single are included in Elvis’ 9th studio album “From Elvis in Memphis”, released on 2. June 1969. The album was a major success, reaching #13 in US albums, #2 in US country albums and #1 in UK albums.
List price: Very Good+ is $4, Near Mint is $8. Picture sleeve is $10 for VG+ and $20 for NM. 2002 re-issue sleeves have text "This is a replica of the original packaging" on rear at lower right.
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