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| 1960 Elvis Is Back I'm writing this column on the day after THE day. In other words today is March 4, 1960, and yesterday was E day, when Elvis returned to the United States after his tour of duty in Germany for the army. Believe me, it was a thrill to be on hand, even in a snowstorm, and I won't go into that, along with his manager Col. Parker and many other personal friends to welcome Elvis back. I didn't get to talk to the popular, about to be Mr. again Presley for very long, as he was being besieged with questions from reporters, and radio/TV men. By now you have no doubt heard all about the press conference at Fort Dix, New Jersey, so there's no need to cover that ground again. Elvis looked wonderful. Thinner than I've seen him, but it's most becoming, and he said that the first thing he wants to do, is go home and relax. We second that. Next on the agenda, Elvis told me he wants to record and we are hoping to set up a session at a studio near to his home, very soon. We'll keep you posted. --RCA A&R man Steve Sholes, in his column "Steve's Beat" in D. J. Digest, March 17, 1960 Elvis made it back to Memphis not long after Steve Sholes finished off his column, but with little time to rest. The Frank Sinatra TV special was coming right up, and the starting date for G. I. Blues was scheduled soon afterwards. Elvis had passed on a song written by Pomus and Shuman had written especially for him, "Turn Me Loose," which had ended up a hit for Fabian. Now "A Mess Of Blues" and "Doin' The Best I Can' were at the top of Freddy Bienstock's pile, and Pomus and Shuman sat back to wait. Sound track Recordings for Paramount's G. I. Blues April 27-28, 1960: RCA Studios, Hollywood After the pedestrian "Didja' Ever," Elvis started work on "Doin' The Best I Can," the only other song that might have had any potential for an Elvis RCA session. Written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, who had successfully landed "A Mess Of Blues" at the Nashville sessions, it was a slow doo-wop song perfectly suited to Elvis's silky new voice. A perfectly realized master was produced in thirteen takes before the return to more of the usual movie fare. Recorded April 27, 1960, first released on G. I. Blues 1960. *The Complete Recording Sessions by Ernst Jorgensen* ****I discovered this song a few days ago and love it. I did not know "Turn Me Loose" had been written especially for Elvis although Fabian did a great job on it. Yes, I was a Fabian fan also at one time, but I wonder how it would have sounded if Elvis had recorded it. "Doin' The Best I Can," another great song by Elvis!**** |
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| I gave my heart I gave my love Oh ho, my darling I am true Doin' the best The best I can But it's not good enough for you I tried so hard So hard to please Oh ho, my darling What more can I do Doin' the best The best I can But it's not good enough for you You know I was the kind who'd run Any time you'd call I guess I was the only one Who didn't mind at all I'll be a dreamer I'll be a fool Oh ho, my darling My whole life through Doin' the best The best I can But it's not good enough for you You know I was the kind who'd run Any time you'd call I guess I was the only one Who didn't mind at all I'll be a dreamer I'll be a fool Oh ho, my darling My whole life through Doin' the best The best I can But it's not good enough for you But it's not good enough for you Words & music: Doc Pomus/ Mort Shuman |
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