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C'mon Everybody (Elvis Presley song)
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Wikipedia article
"'C'mon Everybody'" is a song written by Joy Byers and originally recorded by Elvis Presley for the 1964 MGM motion picture 'Viva Las Vegas'. It made in into the top 10 in the Philippines and in South Africa.
Composition
The song was written by Joy Byers. Elvis had previously had a modest hit with another of Byers' songs, "It Hurts Me", in 1964.
Recording and release
The version that appeared on the soundtrack EP was recorded by Elvis on July 9, 1963 at Radio Recorders in Hollywood. The recording session featured Billy Strange, Scotty Moore and Tiny Timbrell on guitar, Bob Moore on bass, D.J. Fontana, Buddy Harman and Frank Carlson on drums, Floyd Cramer and Dudley Brooks on piano, Calvin Jackson on organ, and Boots Randolph on saxophone. Additional vocals were provided by The Jordanaires.
Eight years later, the song gave its title to a compilation of Presley's movie songs ('C'mon Everybody', 1971).
The actual film version of the song "C'mon Everybody", featuring whistling as well as backing vocals by Ann-Margret, was later included on the special 3-CD Deluxe Edition of the 'Viva Las Vegas' EP released by the label Follow That Dream on August 2018.
Track listing
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