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Elvis Presley · 1963

Elvis Presley

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 10, 1963Recording⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Elvis Presley recorded vocal parts for the songs “Once Is Enough,” “Catchin' On Fast,” “Anyone (Could Fall in Love with You),” “Smokey Mountain Boy,” “There's Gold in the Mountains,” “One Boy, Two Little Girls,” “Kissin' Cousins,” “Barefoot Ballad” and “Tender Feeling.” The source notes several different versions, edits and composite recordings for the film Kissin' Cousins.

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