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All recording sessions for the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack occurred exclusively in Hollywood, California.
Answer: False
While the primary recording sessions took place at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California, additional sessions for bonus tracks were conducted at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee.
Joseph Lilley produced both the main recording sessions and the bonus tracks for the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack.
Answer: False
Joseph Lilley served as the producer and musical director for the main recording sessions. However, Steve Sholes produced the bonus tracks recorded in May 1963.
The main recording sessions for 'Fun in Acapulco' took place exclusively at RCA Studio B in Nashville.
Answer: False
The primary recording sessions were conducted at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California. RCA Studio B in Nashville was utilized for bonus tracks.
The bonus track 'Love Me Tonight' was recorded on May 28, 1963.
Answer: False
'Love Me Tonight' was recorded on May 26, 1963. 'Slowly But Surely' was recorded on May 28, 1963.
Joseph Lilley was the producer for the bonus tracks recorded in May 1963.
Answer: False
Joseph Lilley produced the main recording sessions. Steve Sholes produced the bonus tracks recorded in May 1963.
Where were the primary recording sessions for the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack held?
Answer: Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California
The principal recording sessions for the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack were conducted at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California.
Who produced the main recording sessions for the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack?
Answer: Joseph Lilley
Joseph Lilley served as the producer and musical director for the main recording sessions of the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack.
Besides The Jordanaires, what other vocal group provided backing vocals for the 'Fun in Acapulco' sessions?
Answer: The Amigos
The vocal group The Amigos, known for their prior collaborations with Elvis Presley, also contributed backing vocals during the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack recording sessions.
Which vocal group recorded multiple versions of 'Vino, Dinero Y Amor' for the film on January 22, 1963, without Elvis Presley's participation?
Answer: The Amigos
The vocal group The Amigos recorded two versions of the song 'Vino, Dinero Y Amor' on January 22, 1963, for the film, without Elvis Presley's involvement.
Which of the following musicians was NOT listed as a key Hollywood session musician for the 'Fun in Acapulco' recordings?
Answer: Scotty Moore (lead guitar)
While Hal Blaine, Ray Siegel, and Barney Kessel were among the notable Hollywood session musicians involved, Scotty Moore, a frequent collaborator with Elvis in earlier years, is not listed among the session players for 'Fun in Acapulco'.
Elvis Presley's 'Fun in Acapulco' album holds the distinction of being his seventh soundtrack release.
Answer: True
The 'Fun in Acapulco' album, released in November 1963, is indeed recognized as Elvis Presley's seventh soundtrack album.
The 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack primarily features musical genres such as rock and roll and blues.
Answer: False
The soundtrack is characterized by genres more aligned with Mexican music and pop, reflecting the film's setting and themes, rather than predominantly rock and roll or blues.
'Guadalajara' was recorded in a single take with no vocal overdubs required.
Answer: False
The recording of 'Guadalajara' involved Elvis Presley overdubbing his vocals on a later date, and the final master was a composite of two vocal overdub takes, indicating multiple takes and overdubs were utilized.
The song 'Malaguena,' with new English lyrics, was included on the original 'Fun in Acapulco' album.
Answer: False
'Malaguena' was recorded for the film and intended for the album, but it was ultimately rejected and not included on the original 'Fun in Acapulco' release.
The title track 'Fun in Acapulco' was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
Answer: False
The title track 'Fun in Acapulco' was written by Ben Weisman and Sid Wayne, not the songwriting duo Leiber and Stoller.
'Bossa Nova Baby' was written by the songwriting team Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
Answer: True
The song 'Bossa Nova Baby,' a notable track from the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack, was indeed written by the renowned songwriting team Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
The song 'El Toro' was written by Don Robertson and Hal Blair.
Answer: False
The song 'El Toro' was written by Bill Giant, Bernie Baum, and Florence Kaye. Don Robertson and Hal Blair wrote 'I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here'.
The song 'Malaguena' was ultimately included on the original 'Fun in Acapulco' album after being rejected.
Answer: False
'Malaguena' was recorded but ultimately rejected and not included on the original album release.
What is the primary genre associated with the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack album?
Answer: Mexican music and Pop
The soundtrack album is primarily characterized by its blend of Mexican musical influences and popular music styles.
Which classic song, originally composed by Pepe Guízar in 1937, was featured on the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack?
Answer: Guadalajara
The soundtrack included the 1937 standard 'Guadalajara,' originally composed by Pepe Guízar, reflecting the film's Mexican setting.
Which song was recorded for the film but ultimately rejected and not included on the original 'Fun in Acapulco' album?
Answer: Malaguena
The song 'Malaguena,' despite being recorded with new English lyrics, was ultimately rejected and did not appear on the original 'Fun in Acapulco' album.
Who wrote the song 'Bossa Nova Baby' featured on the 'Fun in Acapulco' album?
Answer: Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
The song 'Bossa Nova Baby' was written by the acclaimed songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
Which song on the original 'Fun in Acapulco' album was written by Don Robertson and Hal Blair?
Answer: I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here
The song 'I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here' is credited to Don Robertson and Hal Blair.
Who wrote the title track 'Fun in Acapulco'?
Answer: Ben Weisman and Sid Wayne
The title track 'Fun in Acapulco' was written by the songwriting team Ben Weisman and Sid Wayne.
'Fun in Acapulco' reached the number one position on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart.
Answer: False
The 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack album achieved a peak position of number three on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart, not number one.
The single 'Bossa Nova Baby' was released in October 1963 and featured 'Witchcraft' as its A-side.
Answer: False
'Bossa Nova Baby' was released in October 1963, but 'Witchcraft' served as its B-side, not its A-side.
'Bossa Nova Baby' charted at number 20 on the R&B singles chart.
Answer: True
The single 'Bossa Nova Baby' achieved a notable position, reaching number 20 on the R&B singles chart.
RCA Victor initially planned to release the 'Fun in Acapulco' album in November 1963.
Answer: False
Documentation suggests that RCA Victor initially planned for a December 1963 release, with shipments commencing around November 15, 1963, rather than a November release date for the album itself.
What was the peak position of the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack album on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart?
Answer: Number 3
The 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack album achieved a peak position of number three on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart.
What song served as the B-side to the single 'Bossa Nova Baby'?
Answer: Witchcraft
The single 'Bossa Nova Baby' was released with 'Witchcraft,' a song by rhythm and blues artist Dave Bartholomew, serving as its B-side.
What was the peak position of the single 'Bossa Nova Baby' on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?
Answer: Number 8
The single 'Bossa Nova Baby' achieved considerable success on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching a peak position of number 8.
How did the B-side 'Witchcraft' perform on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?
Answer: It reached number 37.
The B-side of the 'Bossa Nova Baby' single, 'Witchcraft,' charted independently on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 37.
'Mexico,' 'Marguerita,' and 'Bossa Nova Baby' were among the 'Fun in Acapulco' tracks later included on the 'Command Performances: The Essential 60s Masters II' compilation.
Answer: True
The 1995 compilation 'Command Performances: The Essential 60s Masters II' did feature the songs 'Mexico,' 'Marguerita,' and 'Bossa Nova Baby' from the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack.
'Love Me Tonight' and 'Slowly But Surely' were bonus songs added to later releases of the album.
Answer: True
The songs 'Love Me Tonight' and 'Slowly But Surely' were recorded during sessions in May 1963 and were subsequently added as bonus tracks to the album on later releases.
The practice of adding bonus tracks to 'Fun in Acapulco' led to an increase in non-soundtrack Elvis albums released shortly after.
Answer: False
Conversely, the practice of utilizing available session material for soundtrack albums, including bonus tracks, contributed to a scarcity of non-soundtrack Elvis albums for several years.
The 1993 CD release of 'Fun in Acapulco' included the bonus songs 'Love Me Tonight' and 'Slowly But Surely'.
Answer: False
The 1993 CD release, which was a 'Double Feature' paired with 'It Happened at the World's Fair,' did not include the bonus songs 'Love Me Tonight' and 'Slowly But Surely'.
The 2010 remastered CD version of 'Fun in Acapulco' included the bonus songs 'Love Me Tonight' and 'Slowly But Surely'.
Answer: True
The 2010 remastered single-disc CD version, remastered by Vic Anesini, did incorporate the bonus songs 'Love Me Tonight' and 'Slowly But Surely'.
The 2019 reissue 'The Fun in Acapulco Sessions' was the first release to include non-Elvis material recorded for the soundtrack.
Answer: True
The 2019 limited edition three-CD set, 'The Fun in Acapulco Sessions,' marked the first official release of non-Elvis material recorded for the soundtrack, alongside other session outtakes and remixed masters.
What significant content was added to the 2010 remastered single-disc CD version of 'Fun in Acapulco'?
Answer: The bonus songs 'Love Me Tonight' and 'Slowly But Surely'
The 2010 remastered single-disc CD version included the bonus songs 'Love Me Tonight' and 'Slowly But Surely,' which had been absent from the earlier 1993 CD release.
What is notable about the 2019 limited edition three-CD reissue titled 'The Fun in Acapulco Sessions'?
Answer: It contained a new remaster, session outtakes, remixed masters, and the first official release of non-Elvis material.
The 2019 reissue 'The Fun in Acapulco Sessions' is notable for including a new remaster, extensive session outtakes, remixed masters, and the first official release of non-Elvis material recorded for the soundtrack.
What does Disc 1 of the 2019 'The Fun in Acapulco Sessions' reissue primarily contain?
Answer: The original album tracks and bonus songs
Disc 1 of the 2019 reissue primarily features the original album tracks, including the bonus songs 'Love Me Tonight' and 'Slowly But Surely'.
The 1993 CD release of 'Fun in Acapulco' was a 'Double Feature' paired with which other Elvis Presley soundtrack?
Answer: It Happened at the World's Fair
The 1993 CD release presented 'Fun in Acapulco' as a 'Double Feature' alongside the soundtrack from the film 'It Happened at the World's Fair'.
The album 'Fun in Acapulco' was included in which box set released on March 18, 2016?
Answer: The RCA Albums Collection
'Fun in Acapulco' was part of 'The RCA Albums Collection' box set, which was released on March 18, 2016, featuring remasters by Vic Anesini.
The film 'Fun in Acapulco' was a documentary detailing Elvis Presley's travels.
Answer: False
The film 'Fun in Acapulco' was a fictional narrative, one of Elvis Presley's 'travelogue films,' rather than a documentary about his travels.
Colonel Tom Parker believed releasing 'Fun in Acapulco' as an LP would be highly successful due to market conditions.
Answer: False
Colonel Tom Parker initially expressed concerns regarding the viability of releasing 'Fun in Acapulco' as a full LP, citing market conditions and the performance of previous, shorter soundtrack albums.
What was Colonel Tom Parker's initial concern regarding the release of the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack as a full LP?
Answer: Market conditions and the viability compared to previous releases.
Colonel Tom Parker expressed reservations about the commercial viability of a full LP release, considering the market conditions and the performance of shorter soundtrack albums from the preceding year.
The film 'Fun in Acapulco' influenced the soundtrack's musical style by incorporating brass arrangements inspired by which popular artist?
Answer: Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
The soundtrack incorporated brass arrangements that drew inspiration from the distinctive sound of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, reflecting the film's setting and popular musical trends.
The original 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack album has a total running time of approximately 30 minutes.
Answer: True
The original release of the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack album has a total running time of 29 minutes and 30 seconds, which is approximately 30 minutes.
Side One of the original vinyl release of 'Fun in Acapulco' is longer than Side Two.
Answer: True
Side One of the original vinyl release totals 15 minutes and 59 seconds, while Side Two runs for 14 minutes and 01 second, making Side One longer.
What is the total duration of Side One of the original vinyl release of 'Fun in Acapulco'?
Answer: 15 minutes and 59 seconds
Side One of the original vinyl release of the 'Fun in Acapulco' soundtrack album has a total duration of 15 minutes and 59 seconds.
What is the MusicBrainz release group identifier for the 'Fun in Acapulco' album?
Answer: c022ad5d-c401-3e18-96c2-e2f803cdc763
The MusicBrainz release group identifier for the 'Fun in Acapulco' album is c022ad5d-c401-3e18-96c2-e2f803cdc763.
What rating did Allmusic assign to the 'Fun in Acapulco' album?
Answer: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Allmusic provided a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars for the 'Fun in Acapulco' album.
What is the total running time of the 2003 Follow That Dream reissue of 'Fun in Acapulco'?
Answer: 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 25 seconds
The 2003 Follow That Dream reissue of the 'Fun in Acapulco' album has a total running time of 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 25 seconds.
What was the US catalog number for the single 'Bossa Nova Baby' / 'Witchcraft'?
Answer: 47-8243
The US catalog number assigned to the single featuring 'Bossa Nova Baby' and 'Witchcraft' by RCA Victor was 47-8243.
What is the total runtime of Disc 2 from the 2019 'The Fun in Acapulco Sessions' reissue?
Answer: 1 hour, 19 minutes, and 15 seconds
Disc 2 of the 2019 reissue 'The Fun in Acapulco Sessions' has a total runtime of 1 hour, 19 minutes, and 15 seconds.