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Elvis' second
Christmas album 'Elvis sings the wonderful world of Christmas' was recorded
during the sessions of May 15 - 21, 1971 at RCA Studio B in Nashville,
Tennessee. It was released October of 1971. Songs unrelated to this album
were also recorded at these sessions.
Besides
doing the backing vocals with The Imperials Joe Moscheo played piano during
the sessions of May 18 - 19, 1971.
Producer
Felton Jarvis attempted to set the Christmas mood in May by having the
studio decorated with a tree and empty boxes beautifully wrapped. Elvis even
brought gifts for everyone, presenting each with gold bracelets, engraved
"Elvis '71".
The following songs were recorded
by Elvis and The Imperials.
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Overdub sessions |
March 18, 1971 |
RCA Studio A |
The first time ever I saw your face
Amazing grace
Early morning rain |
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Studio sessions |
May 15, 1971 |
RCA Studio B |
Miracle of the rosary
It won't seem like christmas
If I get home on christmas day
Padre
Holly leaves and christmas trees
Merry christmas baby
Silver bells |
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Studio sessions |
May 16, 1971 |
RCA Studio B |
I'll be home on christmas day
The Lord's prayer (informal recording)
On a snowy christmas night
Winter wonderland
Don't think twice, it's all right
O come, all ye faithful (rhythm track)
O come, all ye faithful (vocal overdub)
O come, all ye faithful
The first Noel (rhythm track)
The first Noel (vocal overdub)
The wonderful world of christmas (rhythm track)
The wonderful world of christmas (vocal overdub) |
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Studio sessions |
May 17, 1971 |
RCA Studio B |
Help me make it through the night
Until it's time for you to go
Lady Madonna (informal recording)
Lead me, guide me |
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Studio sessions |
May 18, 1971 |
RCA Studio B |
Fools rush in
(Joe plays piano)
He touched me
(Joe plays piano)
I've got confidence (Joe plays piano)
An evening prayer
(Joe plays piano) |
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Studio sessions |
May 19, 1971 |
RCA Studio B |
Seeing is believing
(Joe plays piano)
A thing called love
(Joe plays piano)
It's still here
I'll take you home again Kathleen
I will be true |
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Overdub sessions |
May 19, 1971 |
RCA Studio A |
Miracle of the rosary (harmony
vocal overdub)
Miracle of the rosary (backup vocal overdub) |
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Studio sessions |
May 20, 1971 |
RCA Studio B |
I'm leavin'
We can make te morning
I shall be released (informal recording)
It's only love |
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Studio sessions |
May 21, 1971 |
RCA Studio B |
Love me, love the life I lead
The first time ever I saw your face |
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Overdub sessions |
May 24, 1971 |
RCA Studio A |
It won't seem like christmas
If I get home on christmas day
Holly leaves and christmas trees
Silver bells
On a snowy christmas night
The first Noel
The wonderful world of christmas |
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Studio sessions |
June 8, 1971 |
RCA Studio B |
Until it's time for you to go (remake)
Put your hand in the hand
Reach out to Jesus |
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Studio sessions |
June 9, 1971 |
RCA Studio B |
He is my everything
There is no God but God
I, John
Bosom of Abraham
The first time ever I saw your face (Elvis' vocal repairs) |
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Studio sessions |
June 10, 1971 |
RCA Studio B |
My way
I'll be home on christmas day (remake) |
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