Its Only Love ? |
May 2 2012, 11:07 AM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 64 Joined: 3-June 05 Posts: 1,803 From: Sunny UK |
This has just played on my jukebox, and i gotta say it surprised me abit just how good this was, this is the type of song that could be used on a future duets project [if we get one] its an obscure enough track to surprise people and Elvis sings it well, with the right artist choice it could do well.
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May 2 2012, 12:57 PM
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Almost In Memphis Group: Special Members Member No.: 2,843 Joined: 8-July 07 Posts: 672 |
This has just played on my jukebox, and i gotta say it surprised me abit just how good this was, this is the type of song that could be used on a future duets project [if we get one] its an obscure enough track to surprise people and Elvis sings it well, with the right artist choice it could do well. Don't know why a duet would be good myself. Would love to see the song re-released as a potential single with just Elvis. Just my opinion. :0) |
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May 2 2012, 01:35 PM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 17 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 1,244 From: New Jersey |
PLEASE, no duet albums. Elvis' work is what it is.
As far as "It's Only Love," IMHO, this is a very underrated gem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) It is really a great rock sound for the early 70's. Elvis is really sounding good on it and the arrangement is fresh and current, for that time. It's too bad it did not get more air play and better respect. It may have helped if Elvis included it in the song list either in Vegas (Aug. 71), Vegas (Jan 72) or even featured it on the November 71 tour. M-M -------------------- "Until we meet you again may God Bless You"
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May 2 2012, 02:16 PM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 64 Joined: 3-June 05 Posts: 1,803 From: Sunny UK |
Yes it is a real hidden gem , i think i first found it on the 80s SOUND OF YOUR CRY release, if they want to release a more contempery cd this year perhaps they could focas more on these rarer gems, imagine them with brand new arrangements too, i would love to hear em ........
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May 5 2012, 11:05 AM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Moderators Member No.: 19 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 4,587 From: Belgium |
Wasn't this song released as a single with succes in the early 80's in the UK?
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May 6 2012, 11:16 AM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 64 Joined: 3-June 05 Posts: 1,803 From: Sunny UK |
It was mate, glad u reminded me, if im right the flip side was "beyond the reef" id never heard of that before, what a treat !
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May 6 2012, 11:38 AM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Moderators Member No.: 19 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 4,587 From: Belgium |
It was mate, glad u reminded me, if im right the flip side was "beyond the reef" id never heard of that before, what a treat ! Yes my friend, "Beyond the reef" was the b-side... a rather strange combination, but it worked!! Does anyone know how it came how that single charted so good? Special promotion? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/undecided.gif) QUOTE imagine them with brand new arrangements too, i would love to hear em ........ I have to agree here too, just like the three solo Elvis "re-worked" tracks on the Christmas duets album. They are fresh and updated!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/notworthy.gif) -------------------- |
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May 7 2012, 08:01 PM
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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 |
The song was under my radar for years, I think it was Chris or Steve "Swedish" that opned my ears to the song. But Im not so sure if it's the perfect song to fornt in a new Elvis album. I thins it's the type of song you will love or dislike.
PLEASE, no duet albums. Elvis' work is what it is. Agreed, the last thing we need is more "duets". -------------------- The outer limit of your potential is determined solely by your own beliefs and your own confidence in what you think is possible |
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Sep 19 2013, 03:18 PM
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Welcome to The Kings Court Group: Picture Members Member No.: 23,920 Joined: 14-September 13 Posts: 65 From: Cornwall |
Yes my friend, "Beyond the reef" was the b-side... a rather strange combination, but it worked!! Does anyone know how it came how that single charted so good? Special promotion? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/undecided.gif) It was promoted quite well, this was a single pulled from the multi LP Box set "Elvis Aaron Presley", I think it might have made number three in the singles chart in the UK I have a spooky feeling there was a 12 inch version of the single as well and I think I've got it. -------------------- |
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Sep 20 2013, 02:40 PM
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Platinum Member Group: Special Members Member No.: 278 Joined: 21-November 05 Posts: 9,959 From: Devon. England. |
It was promoted quite well, this was a single pulled from the multi LP Box set "Elvis Aaron Presley", I think it might have made number three in the singles chart in the UK I have a spooky feeling there was a 12 inch version of the single as well and I think I've got it. A strange mix for a single but it got Elvis a No 3 place in the UK Singles Charts. I preferred Beyond The Reef. This track was played more than the A side It's Only Love in pubs on the juke boxes. -------------------- Frank
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Dec 13 2013, 02:03 PM
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Elvis Presley Blvd Group: Special Members Member No.: 490 Joined: 24-May 06 Posts: 857 From: NE of England |
I have always loved this track ever since I first heard it on my Elvis LP - Elvis In Demand imo the whole album is under rated.
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QUOTE When your heart gets weary, time to sing a song |
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