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Spinout (aka California Holiday) - MGM 1966 Colour 90 mins


Elvis as Mike McCoy in SpinoutDirected Norman Taurog
Writing Credits Theodore J. Flicker, George Kirgo
Producer Joe Pasaternak


Cast Overview
Elvis Presley .... Mike McCoy, Shelley Fabares .... Cynthia Foxhugh, Diane McBain .... Diana St. Clair, Dodie Marshall .... Susan, Deborah Walley .... Les, Jack Mullaney .... Curly, Will Hutchins .... Lt. Tracy Richards, Warren Berlinger.... Philip Short, Jimmy Hawkins .... Larry, Carl Betz .... Howard Foxhugh, Cecil Kellaway .... Bernard Ranley, Una Merkel .... Violet Ranley, Frederick Worlock.... Blodgett, Dave Barry .... Harry


Plot

Original Movie PosterVideo  & DVD ReleaseElvis Presley plays Mike McCoy, the leader of a small time combo on the road. Millionaire Howard Foxhugh played by Carl Betz wants McCoy to sing solo for his daughter's birthday. Daughter Cynthia is aptly played by Shelley Fabares. Entering the plot further, Foxhugh wants the singer to drive his new race car in an up and coming race. Deborah Walley plays the drummer in the combo and has a mad crush for her boss. Diane McBain plays an author looking for a subject for her next book; guess who? Auto racing, light comedy and plenty of music helps McCoy dodge the girls. Highlights from the soundtrack are "I'll Be Back", "All That I Am" and the title tune. This one made an Elvis movie fun again. Also in cast are Will Hutchins, Dodie Marshall and Jimmy Hawkins.


Musical Soundtrack


Soundtrack Album CD ReleaseSoundtrack Album Original LP"SPINOUT"
Written by Sid Wayne & Dolores Fuller, Performed by Elvis Presley
Title song from the film played over the credits. Typical swinger with groovy lyrics about racing and Elvis giving his best shot. Released as a single with All That I Am on the flipside and on the soundtrack LP (1966). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double Touble (1993).

"STOP, LOOK & LISTEN"
Written by Joe Byers, Performed by Elvis Presley
Electric organ, yelling Jordanaires, a battery of drums and a sudden ending. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double Touble (1993).

"ADAM & EVIL"
Written by Fred Wise & Randy Starr, Performed by Elvis Presley
Medium rocker which Elvis sings on stage whilst charming snakes! Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double Touble (1993).

Elvis and the band in Spinout"ALL THAT I AM"
Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C Bennett, Performed by Elvis Presley
Romantic ballad. Released as a single with Spinout on the flipside and on the soundtrack LP (1966). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double Touble (1993).

"NEVER SAY YES"
Written by Doc Pomus & Mort Shuman, Performed by Elvis Presley
Upbeat rocker. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double Touble (1993).

"AM I READY"
Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C Bennett, Performed by Elvis Presley
Romantic ballad with backing from the Jordanaires. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double Touble (1993).

"BEACH SHACK"
Written by Bill Grant, Bernie Baum & Florence Kaye, Performed by Elvis Presley
Calypso number with Bongos and backing from the Jordanaires. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double Touble (1993).

The band camping out whilst on the road"SMORGASBORD"
Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C Bennett, Performed by Elvis Presley
Brassy and bouncy with Elvis having fun by reversing words at the end. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double Touble (1993).

"I'll BE BACK"
Written by Sid Wayne & Ben Weisman, Performed by Elvis Presley
The finale of the movie. A low pitched, effervescent fun song sung right at the camera. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double Touble (1993).

Recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios, 7000, Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood. February 1966.

Elvis in SpinoutMusicians:
Elvis Presley (vocals), Scotty Moore, Tiny Timbrell, James Burton (guitars), Bob Moore (bass), D.J. Fontana, Buddy Harman (drums), Floyd Cramer (piano),Boots Randolph (sax), the Jordanaires (vocals)

Once again Elvis dubbed his vocals onto several of these songs.

Among the musicians for the first time was guitarist James Burton who was to play such an influential role when Elvis later returned to live performances.

 

Trivia

Elvis as Mike McCoy in SpinoutUSA working title for the film was Raceway.

 

 


Spinout (aka California Holiday) - MGM 1966 Colour 90 mins

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