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Elvis Presley · 1967

Elvis Presley

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 1, 1967Recording⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

At RCA Studio B in Nashville, Elvis Presley recorded three songs for the soundtrack to the film “Stay Away Joe”. He was dissatisfied with the quality of the material and promised Felton Jarvis that none of the songs would ever be released.

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