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Demo Session, July 18, 1953
Lyrics: (words & music by peterson - bergantine) Evening shadows make me blue When each weary day is through How I long to be with you My happiness Every day I reminesce Dreaming of your tender kiss Always thinking how I miss My happiness A million years it seems Have gone by since we shared our dreams But Ill hold you again Therell be no blue memories then Whether skies are grey or blue Any place on earth will do Just as long as Im with you My happiness A million years it seems Have gone by since we shared our dreams But Ill hold you again Therell be no blue memories then Whether skies are grey or blue Any place on earth will do Just as long as Im with you My happiness Takes: Take NA M 2:33 WPA5 2531 Studio : Sun Studio (Memphis Recording Service), Memphis, Tennessee Engineer : Marion Keisker? (Sam, was not there at the time) Musicians: Guitar : Elvis Presley -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes: Lee Cotten has managed to come up with a probable date for this session by matching the story of a hot summer Saturday afternoon with a salary advance that Elvis received on July 14 in order to "make a car payment" for a car that had already been paid for. (All Shook Up, Popular Culture, Ink., 1985) -------------------- ![]() |
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Its been rumored for years and years that Elvis had recorded this song for his mother for a birthday present. Not believe its true but still, nice to hear Elvis before the fame and fortune hit him.
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the song was an original recording in late 1947 by Johnny & Sondra Steele and covered by many artists in early 1948 and more in the next years;
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Elvis fans know this song "My Happiness"was recorded in 1953 for his mother's birthday. Elvis didn't start for Sun Records until July 1954. Elvis paid four dollars to record this song and it was not a proper Sun recording session. Any one back then could record a song of their choice.
-------------------- Frank
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![]() Down in the Jungle Room ![]() Group: Moderators Member No.: 10 Joined: 29-May 05 Posts: 4,424 From: The hague, Netherlands ![]() |
This song is pure music history. Birthday present for his mother or not, this song marked the begining of one of the most unbelieveble careers in music history and would change the music scene forever !
-------------------- "How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
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![]() Down in the Jungle Room ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Special Members Member No.: 2 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 4,783 From: Krak des Chevaliers ![]() |
Well said Stefan. This is the roots of Elvis musical career and a pice of musical history.. I actually also enjoy this track, it also shows how much Elvis matured from 53 - 54.
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This song is pure music history. Birthday present for his mother or not, this song marked the begining of one of the most unbelieveble careers in music history and would change the music scene forever ! Can't disagree with that....very well put Stefan [img]style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif[/img] Cool info as always Steve [img]style_emoticons/default/king.gif[/img] -------------------- |
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![]() Down in the Jungle Room ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Special Members Member No.: 4 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 4,726 From: Denmark ![]() |
I like "My Happiness". Although it does have some rough edges, I think Elvis' singing is surprisingly good and I can see why Marion would write down Elvis' phone number. Since long before it was surprisingly discovered and released in 1990, it has by many been considered the holy grail of rock 'n' roll. That may be a bit too strong, but it is without a doubt one of the most important recordings of Elvis' career and an essential piece of modern music history.
I'm sorry, but I don't buy the story about the record being a birthday gift for his mother. Although July 18th is just a presumed recording date, it was in the summer and most probably in July. Gladys’ birthday was April 25th. I believe it’s just a nice story, which through the years became gospel. I believe there were two reasons for Elvis to enter Memphis Recording Service on that hot summer day: 1. He was curious to hear how he sounded on record. 2. He wanted to get into the business. No matter which version you tend to believe, we should consider ourselves very lucky that this record turned up after so many years. It could so easily have gotten lost, but thanks to Ed Leek the very first recording of Elvis’ voice has been preserved for posterity. -------------------- ![]() ![]() ![]() "I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive..." |
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![]() Down in the Jungle Room ![]() Group: Moderators Member No.: 10 Joined: 29-May 05 Posts: 4,424 From: The hague, Netherlands ![]() |
QUOTE I'm sorry, but I don't buy the story about the record being a birthday gift for his mother. Although July 18th is just a presumed recording date, it was in the summer and most probably in July. Gladys’ birthday was April 25th. I believe it’s just a nice story, which through the years became gospel. I believe there were two reasons for Elvis to enter Memphis Recording Service on that hot summer day: 1. He was curious to hear how he sounded on record. 2. He wanted to get into the business. A third option is that he recorded the song: * to know how he sounded on record * to get into the business * as a birthday present for his mother I don't think Elvis had much to spend in those days, so in this it was 3 for the price of 1 [img]style_emoticons/default/wink.gif[/img] Also, it doesn't matter that his mother's birthday was in April, he could have given her the record as a late birthday gift and perhaps more importantly it then "justified" the "big"amount of money he spent on it [img]style_emoticons/default/wink.gif[/img] Food for thought ....... -------------------- "How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
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![]() Platinum Member ![]() Group: Moderators Member No.: 16 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 8,617 From: Suffolk,England ![]() |
I don't think we'll ever know the real truth about why Elvis
went into record this song.....but I'm thankful he did. I remember when I first heard this song it made me cry. It must have made his mum cry too. TCE Lorraine -------------------- See How They Shine,Oh If You Need A Friend,I'm Sailing Right Behind
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![]() At The Gates Of Graceland ![]() Group: VIP Member No.: 8 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 1,774 From: Worcestershire, UK ![]() |
This is truely a lovely song...for whatever reason it was done......like many have said ......glad he did it.....just look what it led to ....... (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/notworthy.gif)
(IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) -------------------- Jules
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Listening to Elvis ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Special Members Member No.: 22,611 Joined: 29-April 10 Posts: 132 From: Yorkshire ![]() |
HI
The date it was recorded was July 18th This was the only date in July that Sam Phillips wasn't at Sun Studios he was in Nashville at a DJ Convention. ALAN -------------------- Everyone's entitled to one stupid ass mistake
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![]() Down in the Jungle Room ![]() Group: Moderators Member No.: 22,212 Joined: 5-April 09 Posts: 3,135 From: Ontario Canada - Home of Collingwood Elvis Festival ![]() |
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Thanks for that info Alan - great to know -------------------- ![]() |
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![]() Welcome to The Kings Court ![]() ![]() Group: Picture Members Member No.: 22,685 Joined: 13-July 10 Posts: 44 From: UK ![]() |
I remember this song being sung by Ral Donner in the Elvis The Movie film starring Kurt Russell.
-------------------- See I got him, see the size,
Stripped and cleaned before your eyes, Sweet meat look, fresh and ready to cook........ |
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![]() Platinum Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Special Members Member No.: 482 Joined: 17-May 06 Posts: 27,037 From: antarctica ![]() |
My happiness
the first recordings were done by: 00-00-47 - Jon & Sondra Steele (Damon 11133); 00-12-47 - Marlin Sisters (Columbia 38217); 00-12-47 - John Laurenz (Mercury 5144); 00-03-48 - Dorothy Morrow Ensemble (RCA 20-2965); 18-04-48 - The Pied Pipers (Capitol 15094); 19-04-48 - Ella Fitzgerald & The Song Spinners (Decca 24446). colonel snow -------------------- ![]() |
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Welcome to The Kings Court ![]() ![]() Group: Picture Members Member No.: 22,744 Joined: 28-August 10 Posts: 32 From: sweden ![]() |
just love this song
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