EAP Index World: Stay Away, Joe (CD / LP

Title:

Stay Away, Joe

Label:

FTD [FTD 122] [506020 975056]

Format:

Number of tracks:

Running time:

73:00

Type of album:

Soundtrack / Recording session

Linked to:

FTD discography; Stay Away, Joe, 1968

Year:

2013

Recording date:

October 1, 1967 - January 16, 1968

Release date:

May 8, 2013

Singles:

"Stay Away / U.S. Male" (Feb. 27, 1968)

Had it existed, Stay Away, Joe would have been Elvis' 26th soundtrack album and would have covered the songs he recorded for the production, released in theaters on March 8, 1968.

With no other leftovers to include on the proposed album, the only option would have been to invest in an EP almost a year after that format had gone out of fashion and been abandoned by major artists. To avoid this, RCA chose not to release all the songs, focusing solely on selling a single of "Stay Away" with "U.S. Male" on the B-side, on February 27, 1968. The remaining songs would be released on budget LPs over the next two years, except for one, released only in 1994.

It's no secret that Elvis was tired of his movies and their soundtracks by 1967. Being forced to record "Old MacDonald" in 1966 for "Double Trouble" had already been a major insult that had made Elvis reevaluate his situation and want a better career path, but this clearly depended much more on Colonel Parker's desire to "lose" the 50% profit on the soundtracks than on Elvis' own. A sea of bad songs would invade Elvis' shores from then on, drowning out any potential hits, such as "City by Night" (from "Double Trouble" itself), "Guitar Man", "Big Boss Man" (both from the "Clambake" LP), and "Hi-Heel Sneakers" (the B-side of the "Guitar Man" single).

The soundtrack to "Stay Away, Joe" would be no different. There wasn't a single commercial song in the entire production, something that irritated Elvis and worried even the Colonel and RCA. "Dominick", sung to a bull, was the final straw; it caused the King of Rock to beg Felton Jarvis to never release it, as had happened with "Old MacDonald". Jarvis kept his promise, but it was released in 1994, long after his death, at RCA's initiative.

"Goin' Home", which was perhaps the most recommended single, ended up being removed from the film and included as a bonus track on the "Speedway" soundtrack LP, the next in line for release. "Too Much Monkey Business", from the same session as the aforementioned song, would have been another strong contender, but it would only be added to the budget LP "Elvis Sings Flaming Star" in 1969. For the first time, it was clear: change was needed.

Although all the tracks had been released previously, either officially or on bootlegs, it was only with FTD's work that they reached the market together and with quality sound.

The CD consists of songs from the film and the 1968 singles, which make up the album, largely thanks to Jerry Reed's dedication to transforming all the tracks he contributed to with his guitar into unique listening experiences. The varied outtakes are the heart of the release, portraying an Elvis in high spirits due to the joyous moment in his life. To complete the album, FTD offers a tri-fold cover and a 16-page booklet with photos, memorabilia, recording dates, and behind-the-scenes information.

The CD features the following tracks:

SOUNDTRACK

1. Stay Away (Single)

2. Stay Away, Joe

3. Dominic

4. All I Needed Was The Rain

BONUS SONGS

5. Goin' Home

6. Too Much Monkey Business

7. U. S. Male (Single)

OUTTAKES

8. Stay Away (Jam, take 2)

9. Too Much Monkey Business (Takes 1, 3, 6, 9)

10. U.S. Male (Takes (5, 6, 7)

11. Stay Away, Joe (Takes 10, 12, 13)

12. Stay Away, Joe (Takes 15, 16, 17)

13. Dominic (Takes 1, 3, 2)

14. All I Needed Was The Rain (Unprocessed Master)

15. Too Much Monkey Business (Takes 12, 10)

16. Goin' Home (Takes 12, 18, 21)

17. Goin' Home (Takes 22, 24, 26, 28, 29)

18. Stay Away (Takes 5, 6)

19. Stay Away (Takes 11, 12, 14)

20. U.S. Male (Takes 9, 10)

21. U.S. Male (Take 11)

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Title:

Stay Away, Joe

Label:

FTD [FTD 307] [506020 9750736]

Format:

2x LP

Number of tracks:

Running time:

74:00

Type of album:

Soundtrack / Recording session

Linked to:

FTD discography

Year:

2014

Recording date:

October 1, 1967 - January 16, 1968

Release date:

May 2014

Singles:

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In 2014, FTD released the contents of the previous year's CD on a double LP for vinyl lovers, modifying only a few song positions and adding no new content.

The album features the following tracks:

LP 1

SIDE A

TRILHA SONORA

1. Stay Away (Single)

2. Stay Away, Joe

3. Dominic

4. All I Needed Was The Rain

MÚSICAS BÔNUS

5. Goin' Home

6. Too Much Monkey Business

7. U. S. Male (Single)

8. Stay Away (Jam, take 2)

SIDE B

OUTTAKES

9. Too Much Monkey Business (Takes 1, 3, 9)

10. All I Needed Was The Rain (Track 3 + V.O. [Master])

11. Stay Away, Joe (Takes 10, 12, 13)

12. U.S. Male (Takes (2, 3, 5, 7)

LP 2

SIDE A

1. Goin' Home (Takes 12, 18, 21)

2. Stay Away (Takes 5, 6)

3. Dominic (Takes 1, 3, 2)

4. U.S. Male (Takes 9, 10)

5. Stay Away, Joe (Takes 15, 16, 17)

SIDE B

6. Too Much Monkey Business (Takes 12, 10)

7. Stay Away (Takes 11, 12, 14)

8. U.S. Male (Take 11)

9. Goin' Home (Takes 22, 24, 26, 28, 29)

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RECORDING SESSIONS

Date:

October 1, 1967 - January 16, 1968

Studio:

RCA Studio B

Location:

Nashville, Tennessee

Musicians:

Voice: Elvis Presley
Electric guitar: Scotty Moore, Chip Young, Peter Drake
Bass: Bobby Moore
Drums: DJ Fontana, Murray "Buddy" Harman
Piano: Floyd Cramer
Harmonica: Charlie McCoy
Violin: Gordon Terry
Backing Vocals: The Jordanaires

Sound Engineer / Recording Engineer:

Al Pachucki / Felton Jarvis / Bill Vandervord

OCTOBER 1, 1967
Stay Away, Joe (Movie Version)
Stay Away, Joe (Record Version) (Track)
Stay Away, Joe (Record Version) (Track - Intro)
Stay Away, Joe (Record Version) (Track - Composite)
All I Needed Was The Rain (Track)
Stay Away, Joe (Record Version - Vocal Overdub) ZPA4 1054-NA
All I Needed Was The Rain (Vocal Overdub) WPA1 8026-NA
Dominick WPA5 2503-05

JANUARY 15, 1968
Too Much Monkey Business
Too Much Monkey Business (Overdub) WPA4 1800-05
Goin' Home WPA1 1001-30

JANUARY 16, 1968
Stay Away 1002-15
Stay Away (Overdub) WPA1 1002-03
U.S. Male WPA4 1807-12

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