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Directed Arthur N. Nadel, Ladislav Smocek
Writing Credits Arthur Browne Jr.
Producers J. Levy, A. Gardner, A. Laven
Cast Overview
Elvis Presley .... Scott Hayward, Shelley Fabares .... Dianne Carter, Will Hutchins .... Tom Wilson, Bill Bixby .... James J. Jamison III, Gary Merrill .... Sam Burton, James Gregory .... Duster Hayward, Suzie Kaye .... Sally Harold Peary .... Doorman, Sam Riddle .... Announcer, Angelique Pettyjohn.... Gloria, Olga Kaya .... Gigi, Jack Good .... Mr. Hathaway, Lee Krieger .... Bartender, Amanda Harley .... Ellie, Sue England .... Cigarette Girl

Plot

The heir to an oil fortune Scott Hayward (Elvis) trades places with a water-ski instructor at a Florida hotel to see if girls will like him for himself, rather than his father's money.

"CLAMBAKE"
Written by Ben Weisman & Sid Wayne, Performed by Elvis Presley
Unusual uptempo groover with backing from the Jordanaires. Released on the soundtrack LP (1967). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Kissin' Cousins/Clambake/Stay Away Joe (1993).

"WHO NEEDS MONEY"
Written by Randy Starr, Performed by Elvis Presley & Willie Hutchins.
Elvis duet with Willie Hutchins although it's not his voice on the film or the soundtrack. The real singer is unknown. Released on the soundtrack LP (1967). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Kissin' Cousins/Clambake/Stay Away Joe (1993).

"A HOUSE THAT HAS EVERYTHING"
Written by M.Arnold, J Morrow & C Martin, Performed by Elvis Presley
Released on the soundtrack LP (1967). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Kissin' Cousins/Clambake/Stay Away Joe (1993).

"CONFIDENCE"
Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C Bennett, Performed by Elvis Presley
A sort of rewrite of Sinatra's High Hopes. A family entertainment number with a bunch of kids. Released on the soundtrack LP (1967). Later on the LP Elvis Sings From His Movies Vol.1 (1972). Also on the Elvis Double Features CD Kissin' Cousins/Clambake/Stay Away Joe (1993).

"YOU DON'T KNOW ME"
Written by Eddy Arnold & Cindy Walker, Performed by Elvis Presley
Fine version of this hit by Eddy Arnold in 1956, Lenny Welch in 1960 and Ray Charles in 1962. Faster in the film-the studio version was more carefully crafted. Released as a single with Big Boss Man on the flip side and on the soundtrack LP (1967). Later on the LP Elvis Sings Hits From His Movies Vol.1 (1972) and on the Elvis Double Features CD Kissin' Cousins/Clambake/Stay Away Joe (1993).

"HEY, HEY, HEY"
Written by Joe Byers, Performed by Elvis Presley
Fluffy repetitive groover. Released on the soundtrack LP (1967). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Kissin' Cousins/Clambake/Stay Away Joe (1993).

"THE GIRL I NEVER LOVED"
Written by Randy Starr, Performed by Elvis Presley
Elvis sings about an unconquered girl friend. Dramatic and heavily orchestrated with backing from the Jordanaires. Released on the soundtrack LP (1967). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Kissin' Cousins/Clambake/Stay Away Joe (1993).

"HOW CAN YOU LOSE WHAT YOU NEVER HAD"
Written by Ben Weisman & Sid Wayne, Performed by Elvis Presley
Bluesy number with Elvis holding the "Lose" note at the end with charecteristic vibrato and power. Released on the soundtrack LP (1967). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Kissin' Cousins/Clambake/Stay Away Joe (1993).

Recorded at:
RCA Studios, 17th Avenue South, Nashville.February 1967.

Musicians:
Elvis Presley (vocals), Scotty Moore, Chip Young, Charlie McCoy (guitars), Pete Drake (steel guitar), Bob Moore (bass), D.J. Fontana, Buddy Harman (drums), Floyd Cramer, Hoyt Hawkins (pianos),Norman Ray (sax), Millie Kirkham and the Jordanaires (vocals)

Elvis did not overdub quite so many songs for this soundtrack.

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