{"product_id":"elvis-presley-blue-hawaii-sacd","title":"Elvis Presley - Blue Hawaii - MFSL SACD { Vinyl LP }","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-field custom-field__track-listing custom-field__type--html teaser rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-field--value\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES FOR PEERLESS SOUND\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe old adage about Elvis Presley is that his soundtrack work never held a candle next to his studio albums. Though true for a majority of his film-related outings, the traditional notion is forever disproved by his \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/em\u003e set. Originally released in 1961 in support of the film in which he starred, the triple-platinum LP spent nearly five months at the top of the \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBillboard\u003c\/em\u003e album charts; outsold his two prior studio efforts; and ultimately, remains the second-best-selling soundtrack of the musical-dominant 1960s. And now, it has received sonic treatment befitting rock royalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"musicTrackList\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlmost Always True\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAloha Oe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo More\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan't Help Falling in Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRock-a-Hula Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoonlight Swim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKu-U-I-Po\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIto Eats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSlicin' Sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHawaiian Sunset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeach Boy Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsland of Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHawaiian Wedding Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte custom__description complete\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered from the original master tapes and limited to 3,000 numbered copies, Mobile Fidelity's hybrid SACD of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/em\u003e transports listeners to both the carefree innocent escapism of the early ‘60s and calming, breezy atmospherics of the famous Pacific Islands. If you've ever wondered what it might be like to have Presley inhabit your room, this collectible reissue makes it happen via lifelike presence, clarity, immediacy, and transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecorded before the King started to burn out on soundtracks and go into a creative tailspin, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/em\u003e presents him in tremendous voice. The newly uncovered layers of detail, body, emotionalism, and tonality on this SACD bring that treasured element – as well as the brilliance of the arrangements and accompaniment – to light like never before. Presley's warm crooning alone warrants unmitigated attention. It's not for nothing that this record – replete with panache, whimsy, romance, and seriousness – forever altered the course of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMuch like the film itself, the music on \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/em\u003e subscribes to a feel-good aesthetic. Presley plunges into a stylistic deep end with equal parts fearlessness and fun. He delves into early rock ‘n' roll (\"Rock-A-Hula Baby\"); touching balladry (\"Hawaiian Wedding Song\"); playful rumba (\"Beach Boy Blues\"); relaxing luaus (\"Hawaiian Sunset\"); and naturally, island-inspired fare (\"Ku-U-I-Po\"). It becomes immediately evident that the King is enjoying himself and committed to the mission. Is Blue Hawaii all serious art? No, but it was never intended to be. Rather, it serves as a showcase of Presley's outgoing personality and chameleon-like ability – like that of Frank Sinatra – to inhabit different roles and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOf course, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/em\u003e remains timeless for another reason: The inclusion of the timeless, gorgeous, and still-untouchable staple \"Can't Help Falling in Love.\" Penned by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss, the love song quickly transformed into an international standard – with Presley's definitive version hitting No. 2 on the charts and ultimately becoming the closing song to his concerts. Ranked among the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone, its conviction, sentiment, and depth testify on behalf of why Presley still reigns as the King.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHowever subtly, the staple also underscores another reason \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/em\u003e should never be overlooked in Presley's canon: the ace musicians involved in its creation. Guitarists Scotty Moore and Hank Garland; drummer D.J. Fontana; percussionist Hal Blaine; pianist Floyd Cramer; bassist Bob Moore; and iconic gospel backing vocalists the Jordanaires all contribute masterful performances. Hearing them with such expressiveness, openness, and realism on this SACD should forever alter how Presley's 1961 soundtrack – the finest of his career – is viewed. As he sings in the title track, dreams come true, indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56666538148172,"sku":"821797222662","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/2913\/4412\/files\/Elvis_Presley_BlueHawaii_1500x_jpg.webp?v=1770373277","url":"https:\/\/vinylpulses.com\/products\/elvis-presley-blue-hawaii-sacd","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}