Sobre el álbum
La banda sonora de la película del mismo nombre, 'King Creole' de 1958, es considerada por la crítica y por muchos seguidores como la mejor de toda su carrera cinematográfica. Esta obra es, por lo tanto, un testamento del increíble talento de Elvis Presley en una de sus mejores películas y un pilar en la discografía de Elvis Presley. De hecho, es un disco que captura a la perfección la atmósfera de blues y de rock and roll de Nueva Orleans.
En consecuencia, el sonido del álbum es crudo, potente y con un "swing" extraordinario. La banda que lo acompaña suena con una energía y una autenticidad arrolladoras. Como resultado, las canciones son de una calidad excepcional, muy por encima de la media de sus bandas sonoras posteriores.
Además, el álbum contiene joyas como la canción que le da título, "King Creole", un tema de rock and roll con una potente sección de vientos. Por otro lado, "Hard Headed Woman" se convirtió en otro de sus grandes éxitos. La interpretación de Elvis Presley, además, es de una fuerza y una chulería extraordinarias.
En definitiva, 'King Creole' es una obra maestra, el ejemplo perfecto de que, cuando las canciones y la película estaban a la altura de su talento, Elvis Presley era, sencillamente, imbatible.
Listado de Canciones
- King Creole2:12
- As Long as I Have You1:53
Letra
Let the stars fade and fall And I won't care at all As long as I have you Every kiss brings a thrill And I know that it will As long as I have you Let's think of the future Forget the past You're not my first love But you're my last Take the love that I bring Then I'll have everything As long as I have you Let's think of the future Forget the past You're not my first love But you're my last Take the love that I bring Then I'll have everything As long as I have you As long, as long as I have you - Hard Headed Woman1:57
Letra
Well a hard headed woman, A soft hearted man Been the cause of trouble Ever since the world began. Oh yeah, ever since the world began A hard headed woman been A thorn in the side of man. Now Adam told to Eve, "Listen here to me, Don't you let me catch you Messing round that apple tree." Oh yeah, ever since the world began A hard headed woman been A thorn in the side of man. Now Samson told Delilah Loud and clear, "Keep your cotton picking fingers Out my curly hair." Oh yeah, ever since the world began A hard headed woman been A thorn in the side of man. I heard about a king Who was doing swell Till he started playing With that evil Jezebel. Oh yeah, ever since the world began A hard headed woman been a thorn in the side of man. I got a woman, A head like a rock. If she ever went away I'd cry around the clock. Oh yeah, ever since the world began A hard headed woman been A thorn in the side of man. - Trouble2:21
- Dixieland Rock1:50
Letra
Well, down in New Orleans at the Golden Goose I grabbed a green-eyed dolly that was on the loose Well, I dig that music; "well," she said, "me too" I said, "pretty baby, come on and let's do The Dixieland Rock Well, the Dixieland Rock Let your hair down, Sugar--shake it free And do the Dixieland Rock with me" With the blue light shining on her swinging hips She got the drummer so nervous that he lost his sticks The cornet player hit a note that's flat The tromboner hit him while the poor cat sat The Dixieland Rock Well, the Dixieland Rock Let your hair down, Sugar--shake it free And do the Dixieland rock with me I was all pooped out and when the clock struck four But she said, "no, daddy, can't leave the floor" She wore a clinging dress that fit so tight She couldn't sit down so we danced all night The Dixieland Rock Well, the Dixieland Rock Let your hair down Sugar--shake it free And do the Dixieland Rock with me Let your hair down, Sugar--shake it And do the Dixieland Rock with me - Don't Ask Me Why2:10
- Lover Doll2:13
- Crawfish1:53
Letra
Crawfish (Crawfish) Well, I went to the bayou just last night There was no moon, but the stars were bright Put a big long hook on a big long pole And I pulled Mr. Crawfish out of his hole Crawfish (Crawfish) See I got him; see the size Stripped and cleaned before your eyes Sweet meat, look, fresh and ready to cook Crawfish (Crawfish) Now take Mr. Crawfish in your hand He's gonna look good in your frying pan If you fry him crisp or you boil him right He'll be sweeter than sugar with every bite Crawfish (Crawfish) See I got him; see the size Stripped and cleaned before your eyes Sweet meat look, fresh and ready to cook Crawfish (Crawfish) - Young Dreams2:26
- Steadfast, Loyal and True1:19
- New Orleans1:59
- King Creole [Alternate Take 18]2:16
- As Long as I Have You [Movie Version, Take 40]0:56
- Danny1:52
Letra
My name should be trouble My name should be woe For trouble and heartache Is all that I know But Danny, yes, Danny is my name My life has been empty My heart has been torn It must have been rainy, oh yeah, The night I was born Oh Danny, oh Danny is my name I'm so afraid of tomorrow So tired of today They say that love is the answer But love never came my way I'm writing a letter To someone I know So if you should find it And if you're alone Oh Danny, yes, Danny is my name Oh Danny, yes, Danny is my name Oh-oh-oh-oh - Lover Doll [Undubbed]2:14
- Steadfast, Loyal and True [Alternate Master]1:31
- As Long as I Have You [Movie Version, Take 8]1:24
- King Creole [Alternate Take 3]2:05