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Paradise Hawaiin Style - Paramount 1966 Colour 91 mins


Publicity Shot for Paradise Hawaiin StyleDirected Michael Moore
Writing Credits Anthony Lawrence, Allan Weiss
Producer Hal Wallis
Associate Producer Paul Nathan
Assistant Producer Jack Saper
Assistant Director James Rosenberger
Technical Advisors Howard Anderson and Colonel Tom Parker

Cast Overview
Elvis Presley .... Rick Richards, Suzanna Leigh .... Judy Hudson (Friday), James Shigeta .... Danny Kohana, Donna Butterworth.... Jan Kohana, Mariana Hill .... Lani Kaimana, Irene Tsu .... Pua, Linda Wong .... Lehua Kawena, Julie Parrish .... Joanna, Jan Shepard .... Betty Kohana, John Doucette .... Donald Belden, Philip Ahn .... Moki Kaimana, Mary Treen .... Mrs. Belden, Grady Sutton .... Mr. Cubberson


Plot

Original Movie PosterVideo & DVD ReleaseElvis plays a helicopter pilot in his second movie outing in Hawaii. The first being Blue Hawaii.
His amorous preocupation with every pretty stewardess he comes across soon lands him in trouble with his job. Deciding to stop working for the other guy, Rick returns to his beautiful Hawaii to run his own helicopter service between the islands. Predictably life is a bowl of fun, sun and pretty girls, but things can go wrong and soon do.

 

 

Musical Soundtrack


Soundtrack Album"PARADISE HAWAIIAN STYLE"
Written by Bill Grant, Bernie Baum & Florence Kaye, Performed by Elvis Presley
The title track played over the credits. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Again on the Elvis Double Features CD Frankie and Johnny/Paradise Hawaiin Style (1993).

"QUEENIE WAHINE'S PAPAYA"
Written by Bill Grant, Bernie Baum & Florence Kaye, Performed by Elvis Presley
Elvis' duet with little Donna Butterworth. Her voice does not appear on the recorded version. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Again on the Elvis Double Features CD Frankie and Johnny/Paradise Hawaiin Style (1993).

"SCRATCH MY BACK"
Written by Bill Grant, Bernie Baum & Florence Kaye, Performed by Elvis Presley
Elvis sings this to all the pretty wahines. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Again on the Elvis Double Features CD Frankie and Johnny/Paradise Hawaiin Style (1993).

Elvis and James Shigeta in Paradise Hawaiin Style"DRUMS OF THE ISLANDS"
Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C Bennett, Performed by Elvis Presley
Hawaiin drum number adapted from Bula Lei with backing from the Jordanaires. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Again on the Elvis Double Features CD Frankie and Johnny/Paradise Hawaiin Style (1993).

"A DOGS LIFE"
Written by Sid Wayne & Ben Weisman, Performed by Elvis Presley
Elvis sings this while flying a helicopter with Dogs as passengers! Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Again on the Elvis Double Features CD Frankie and Johnny/Paradise Hawaiin Style (1993).

"DATIN'"
Written by Fred Wise & Randy Starr, Performed by Elvis Presley
Bouncy, beaty number. Elvis duets with Donna Butterworth in the film, but sings alone on the record. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Again on the Elvis Double Features CD Frankie and Johnny/Paradise Hawaiin Style (1993).

Elvis and James Shigeta (Danny)"HOUSE OF SAND"
Written by Bill Grant, Bernie Baum & Florence Kaye, Performed by Elvis Presley
One of the forgettable numbers from this film with Elvis sounding as bored as he probably was. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Again on the Elvis Double Features CD Frankie and Johnny/Paradise Hawaiin Style (1993).

"STOP WHERE YOU ARE"
Written by Bill Grant, Bernie Baum & Florence Kaye, Performed by Elvis Presley
Elvis freezes the dancers around him by shouting Stop. Nice jumping beat. The film version has longer breaks between verses. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Again on the Elvis Double Features CD Frankie and Johnny/Paradise Hawaiin Style (1993).

"THIS IS MY HEAVEN"
Written by Bill Grant, Bernie Baum & Florence Kaye, Performed by Elvis Presley
A mellow Hawaiin ballad with Elvis backed by the Jordanaires and Hawaiin Guitars. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Again on the Elvis Double Features CD Frankie and Johnny/Paradise Hawaiin Style (1993).

Elvis in a scene from Paradise Hawaiin StyleRecorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios, 7000, Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood. August 1965.

Musicians:
Elvis Presley (vocals), Scotty Moore, Barney Kessel, Charlie McCoy (guitars),Bernal Lewis (steel guitar), Ray Siegal (bass), D.J. Fontana, Hal Blaine, Victor Feldman (drums), Larry Muhoberac (piano),the Jordanaires & the Mello Men (vocals)

The instrumental backing for most of these songs was laid down on 26 and 27 July, with Elvis adding his vocals the following week.

This was Elvis last recording session of 1965 and the only year where he had recorded nothing but movie soundtracks.

Paradise Hawaiin Style - Paramount 1966 Colour 91 mins

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