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Directed Norman Taurog
Writing Credits Phillip Shuke
Producer Douglas Laurence
Panavision and Metrocolor

Cast Overview
Elvis Presley .... Steve Grayson, Nancy Sinatra .... Susan Jacks, Bill Bixby .... Kenny Donford, Gale Gordon .... R.W. Hepworth, William Schallert.... Abel Esterlake, Victoria Meyerink.... Ellie Esterlake, Ross Hagen .... Paul Dado, Carl Ballantine .... Birdie Kebner, Poncie Ponce .... Juan Medala, Harry Hickox .... The Cook, Christopher West.... Billie Jo, Beverly Hills .... Mary Ann, Harper Carter .... Ted Simmons, Bob Harris .... Lloyd Meadows, Michele Newman .... Debbie

Plot

Elvis Presley sings his way around the race circuit as successful speedway driver Steve Grayson. All is fine and dandy until the tax return submitted by a wise-cracking Bill Bixby (as Steve's manager) is scrutinised by the IRS. Will Elvis be able to raise the $145,000 to pay his tax bill? Will he succeed with his advances to IRS inspector Nancy Sinatra?

"SPEEDWAY"
Written by Tom Glazer & Steven Schlake, Performed by Elvis Presley
Rocking title tune with motors revving at the fade out. Released on the soundtrack LP (1968). Also on the Elvis Double Features CD Easy Come Easy Go/Speedway (1993).

"LET YOURSELF GO"
Written by Joe Byers, Performed by Elvis Presley
Mid tempo girl chasing song that was also used in the 1968 NBC TV Special. Released as a single with Your Time Hasn't Come Yet Baby on the flip side and on the soundtrack LP (1968). Also on the CD Elvis Presley NBC TV Special and on the Elvis Double Features CD Easy Come Easy Go/Speedway (1993).

"YOUR TIME HASN'T COME YET BABY"
Written by Bobby Hirschorn & Tom Kasha, Performed by Elvis Presley
A short track sung to a little girl in the film. Released as a single with Let Yourself Go on the flip side and on the soundtrack LP (1968). Also on the Elvis Double Features CD Easy Come Easy Go/Speedway (1993).

"HE'S YOUR UNCLE, NOT YOUR DAD"
Written by Sid Wayne & Ben Weisman, Performed by Elvis Presley
A marching song with trumpets and drums all about Uncle Sam Released on the soundtrack LP (1968). Also on the Elvis Double Features CD Easy Come Easy Go/Speedway (1993).

"WHO ARE YOU? (WHO AM I?)"
Written by Sid Wayne & Ben Weisman, Performed by Elvis Presley
A sophisticated love song with a great Sax solo. Released on the soundtrack LP (1968). Also on the Elvis Double Features CD Easy Come Easy Go/Speedway (1993).

"THERE AIN'T NOTHING LIKE A SONG"
Written by Joe Byers & William Johnston, Performed by Elvis Presley & Nancy Sinatra
Rocking duet with Elvis and Nancy Sinatra. Released on the soundtrack LP (1968). Also on the Elvis Double Features CD Easy Come Easy Go/Speedway (1993).

"FIVE SLEEPY HEADS"
Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C Bennett, Performed by Elvis Presley
Short childrens lullaby. Released on the soundtrack LP (1968). Also on the Elvis Double Features CD Easy Come Easy Go/Speedway (1993).

"SUPPOSE" Written by Marty Dee & Billy Goehring, Performed by Elvis Presley
Cut from the final print of the film. Tender love song with backing from the Jordanaires and Elvis in high vocal form. Released on the soundtrack LP (1968). Also on the Elvis Double Features CD Easy Come Easy Go/Speedway (1993).


Recorded at:
MGM Studios, Culver City, Los Angeles. June 1967.
Musicians:
Elvis Presley (vocals), Tiny Timbrell, Donald Owens, Alwin Casey, Tommy Tedesco (guitars), Pete Drake (steel guitar), Bob Moore (bass), Hal Blaine, Buddy Harman (drums), Larry Knechtal, Don Randi, George Cast (pianos), Boots Randolph (sax),Roy Caton, Virgil Evans, Oliver Mitchell (trumpets), the Jordanaires (vocals)

Although in the film Elvis and Nancy Sinatra join in a singing duet, "There Ain't Nothing Like A Song", they actually recorded their vocals seperately in the MGM studio.

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