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 May 20 2006, 10:09 AM
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 Platinum Member  Group: Special Members Member No.: 7 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 5,841 From: Belgium , Antwerp  |
Long Black Limousine Studio Sessions for RCA, January 13-14, 1969
First LP release: FROM ELVIS IN MEMPHIS (IMG:http://www.thekingscourt.co.uk/covers/cover/CAS2304US1/LSP4155US.jpg) for more info on this LP: http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/index.php?showtopic=1125 Lyrics: Long Black Limousine (V. Stovall - B. George) There's a long line of mourners Driving down our little street Their fancy cars are such a sight to see, oh yea They're all rich friends who knew you in the scene And now they've finally brought you Brought you home to me When you left you know you told me That some day you'd be returnin' In a fancy car, all the town to see, oh yea, Well now everyone is watching you You finally had your dream, yea You're ridin' in a long black limousine You know the papers told of how you lost your life, oh yea The party, the party and the fatal crash that night Well the race along the highway, oh the curve you didn't see When you're riding in that long black limousine Through tear filled eyes I watch as you pass by oh yea A chauffeur, a chauffeur at the wheel dressed up so fine Well I never, I never, never, never Oh my heart, all my dreams yea, they're with you In that long black limousine Yea, yea, they're with you in that long black limousine Yea, yea, they're with you in that long black limousine Takes: XPA5 1142 January 13 (Mon.): 19:00 - 22:00 Take 01 FS 1:02 Preceeded by rehearsal Take 02 LFS 2:38 Take 03 FS 0:34 Take 04 FS 0:43 Actually announced as "take number 4" Take 05 FS 0:50 "We're rolling, number 5" Take 06 PB 4:30 Take 07 FS 0:29 Take 08 FS 0:24 Take 09 (M) Further overdubs: Long Black Limousine (vocal repair) XPA5 1142 January 22 (Wed.): 01:00 - 04:00 V.O. (M) Vocal repair of part on January 21-22 Overdubs (M) Brass & piano('bell') overdubs on January 23 Overdubs (M) 3:44 Backup vocal overdubs on January 24 Overdubs M 3:43 Strings overdubbed on March 18 Musicians: Guitar : Reggie Young Guitar : Elvis Presley Bass : Tommy Cogbill Bass : Mike Leech Drums : Gene Chrisman Piano : Bobby Wood Organ : Bobby Emmons Studio : American Sound, Memphis, Tennessee Producer : Chips Moman, Felton Jarvis Engineer : Al Pachucki --------------------  |
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May 20 2006, 02:33 PM
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 Platinum Member  Group: VIP Member No.: 314 Joined: 16-December 05 Posts: 5,093 |
A real stand out track from the 69 Memphis Sessions for me. Elvis sings with real conviction on this one.....This is amongst the most mature work Elvis would record, IMO, as were the other songs recorded during these sessions.
As always, a great and informative post, Steve....Thanks! [img]style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif[/img] --------------------  "Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem" -Ronald Reagan (Jan. 20, 1981) |
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May 20 2006, 02:35 PM
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Definatly one a favourite song of mine it is one I sKip whenever I play a CD with it on
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May 20 2006, 03:58 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room  Group: Moderators Member No.: 19 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 4,587 From: Belgium |
One of Elvis' most perfect haunting songs.
It's in a way,his own story.... Only the Black cadillac is changed later in a white one... --------------------    |
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May 20 2006, 05:46 PM
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 Almost In Memphis Group: Special Members Member No.: 11 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 648 From: Alabama |
[img]style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif[/img] He did an awesome interpretation of the song. [img]style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif[/img] One of my favs. Lately 69 the yar has become my favorite. lol [img]style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif[/img]
-------------------- It's Your Baby You Rock It
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May 20 2006, 10:35 PM
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 Administrator  Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England |
A Totally OUSTANDING track...one of the very best IMO. Great info as usual Steve [img]style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif[/img]
-------------------- TCB Chris
You may think that its the breeze...whistling through the lonely trees..but its only him a flyin' round the bend... as the day comes to an end.........    |
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May 20 2006, 11:11 PM
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 Listening to Elvis Group: Special Members Member No.: 417 Joined: 31-March 06 Posts: 201 From: Southern United States |
I have this record and the cd. I really liked that track and all the others on that album. He was supposed to have had a cold at the time or just getting over one when he recorded this didn't he? I heard somewhere that's why his voice seemed to be sort of gravelly at times. I don't know if that's what it was but I thought his voice was great in that session.
-------------------- .....................................Gayle......................................
"When songs made us start to wiggle our hips. It came from a combination of R & B and Soul. It was the beginning of a new music. They called it "Rock 'n Roll."..................by TGM |
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May 21 2006, 05:33 PM
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 Platinum Member Group: Special Members Member No.: 482 Joined: 17-May 06 Posts: 27,076 From: antarctica |
the song is original recorded in july 1958 by Wynn Stewart but this version stayed unreleased at the time; composer Vernon Stovall recorded a version in 1961 (Crest 1080) ; Glenn Campbell recorded the song twice>> on 15-06-62 for a LP version and again on 12-09-62 for single on Capitol 4856.
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Jun 3 2006, 12:06 AM
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 Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 9 Joined: 29-May 05 Posts: 4,795 |
This song is an absolute STORMER!!!! Elvis is in fine voice and full of conviction he truely believes in what he is singing and lets fly with a full on in your'e face rendition that leaves you totally gobsmacked!!!!
The King at his very best. --------------------  |
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Jun 3 2006, 12:17 AM
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Platinum Member Group: VIP Member No.: 314 Joined: 16-December 05 Posts: 5,093 |
QUOTE (Pacer @ Jun 3 2006, 01:06 AM)  This song is an absolute STORMER!!!! Elvis is in fine voice and full of conviction he truely believes in what he is singing and lets fly with a full on in your'e face rendition that leaves you totally gobsmacked!!!! The King at his very best. Very well said, Ste!!!! [img]style_emoticons/default/king.gif[/img] -------------------- "Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem" -Ronald Reagan (Jan. 20, 1981) |
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Jun 3 2006, 11:02 PM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 9 Joined: 29-May 05 Posts: 4,795 |
[img]style_emoticons/default/LSHIC.gif[/img] Cheers Bazza!!! [img]style_emoticons/default/LSHIC.gif[/img]
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Jun 5 2006, 07:21 PM
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 Listening to Elvis Group: Special Members Member No.: 33 Joined: 31-May 05 Posts: 271 |
This is a great track from Elvis' finest recording sesssions - Memphis 1969. This was the sort of song Elvis really believed in, and you can tell by the conviction with which he sings it. Elvis vocal was passionate, and powerful in equal measure, giving a standout performance. This was the first song of these legendary sessions, and it set the standard for things to come - many more classic tracks and what many believe to be the album of his career! [img]style_emoticons/default/00000407.gif[/img]
-------------------- Ian.
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Jun 5 2006, 09:56 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 |
This is one of my all time favorite Elvis songs, wich most of the songs recored in 1969 is. Grate song that tells a story, and Elvis takes an allready perfect song even higher.
--------------------  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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Jun 6 2006, 08:28 AM
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This is a Fantastic song [img]style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif[/img]
to me it is one of the best songs Elvis covered [img]style_emoticons/default/notworthy.gif[/img] Thanks for the great information on the song Steve, fantastic as always [img]style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif[/img] |
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Mar 11 2007, 04:01 AM
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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 |
GREAT work, Steve. Thanks very much. This has been one of my all time favorite Elvis albums and songs.
M-M -------------------- "Until we meet you again may God Bless You"
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Mar 26 2007, 04:28 PM
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 Welcome to The Kings Court Group: Picture Members Member No.: 588 Joined: 29-August 06 Posts: 34 From: Switzerland |
For me it`s the most soulful song elvis ever sung. And for this time i like the overdubbs (horns, backing vocals).
Sven |
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Jun 1 2007, 12:24 PM
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 Aboard N880EP Group: Special Members Member No.: 823 Joined: 17-December 06 Posts: 557 From: Cairo, Egypt |
One of my all time favorite songs of Elvis....truly such a passionate song, I remember crying when I heard this "Gem" for the first time.....He sang it so beautifully and you really do believe what he is saying, he truly sings from the heart and that's what makes a true artist....believing in what your singing....I just get chills everytime I hear this song...I always listen to it before I end my day...It soothes me and haunts me for some reason lol.....And Great great info Steve! It's very Informative! (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
--------------------  "That Elvis, man, he is all there is. There ain't no more. Everything starts and ends with him. He wrote the book." -Bruce Springsteen "If you're an Elvis fan, there's no explanation necessary; if you're not, there's no explanation possible."-George Klein "Sometimes God makes perfect people," fellow "Absence of Malice" star Sally Field said, "and Paul Newman was one of them."-RIP Paul Newman |
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Jul 16 2009, 01:48 PM
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 Newbie Group: Members Member No.: 22,293 Joined: 22-May 09 Posts: 7 From: Holland |
A great song...and great info Steve. Thank you!
--------------------  Always Elvis on my mind |
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Jul 16 2009, 07:27 PM
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Platinum Member Group: Special Members Member No.: 482 Joined: 17-May 06 Posts: 27,076 From: antarctica |
meanwhile we know more facts about the recording of the song:
recorded 13-01-69: take 1 till 8 + count-in for take 9 are available on CD American way vol. 3 (mono); take 9 is possibly errased. take 6 in stereo available on CD Memphis sessions; recorded 21-01-69: vocal repair master take 9 (unreleased in this form) overdub 22-01-69 extra instruments and female backing vocals; this version is on the draft mix tape and unreleased on CD; this version is circulating on tape or CDR in collector's circles. overdub 18-03-69 afternoon strings; this version is the completed master and released; remixed on CD The Memphis record (1987) and remixed again on the releases afterwards. colonel snow -------------------- |
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Aug 7 2009, 05:52 AM
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Welcome to The Kings Court Group: Members Member No.: 22,219 Joined: 8-April 09 Posts: 10 |
QUOTE (songs4u @ May 20 2006, 11:11 PM) I have this record and the cd. I really liked that track and all the others on that album. He was supposed to have had a cold at the time or just getting over one when he recorded this didn't he? I heard somewhere that's why his voice seemed to be sort of gravelly at times. I don't know if that's what it was but I thought his voice was great in that session. Yeah he had a cold. It got so bad he had to take a couple days off in the middle of the session. |
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