Directed
Norman Taurog
Writing Credits Theodore J. Flicker, George Kirgo
Producer Joe Pasaternak
Cast
Overview
Elvis Presley .... Mike McCoy, Shelley Fabares ....
Cynthia Foxhugh, Diane McBain .... Diana St. Clair,
Dodie Marshall .... Susan, Deborah Walley .... Les,
Jack Mullaney .... Curly, Will Hutchins .... Lt. Tracy
Richards, Warren Berlinger.... Philip Short, Jimmy Hawkins
.... Larry, Carl Betz .... Howard Foxhugh, Cecil Kellaway
.... Bernard Ranley, Una Merkel .... Violet Ranley,
Frederick Worlock.... Blodgett, Dave Barry .... Harry
Elvis
Presley plays Mike McCoy, the leader of a small time
combo on the road. Millionaire Howard Foxhugh played
by Carl Betz wants McCoy to sing solo for his daughter's
birthday. Daughter Cynthia is aptly played by Shelley
Fabares. Entering the plot further, Foxhugh wants the
singer to drive his new race car in an up and coming
race. Deborah Walley plays the drummer in the combo
and has a mad crush for her boss. Diane McBain plays
an author looking for a subject for her next book; guess
who? Auto racing, light comedy and plenty of music helps
McCoy dodge the girls. Highlights from the soundtrack
are "I'll Be Back", "All That I Am" and the title tune.
This one made an Elvis movie fun again. Also in cast
are Will Hutchins, Dodie Marshall and Jimmy Hawkins.
"SPINOUT"
Written by Sid Wayne & Dolores Fuller, Performed by
Elvis Presley
Title song from the film played over the credits. Typical
swinger with groovy lyrics about racing and Elvis giving
his best shot. Released as a single with All That I
Am on the flipside and on the soundtrack LP (1966).
Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double
Touble (1993).
"STOP, LOOK & LISTEN"
Written by Joe Byers, Performed by Elvis Presley
Electric organ, yelling Jordanaires, a battery of drums
and a sudden ending. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966).
Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double
Touble (1993).
"ADAM
& EVIL"
Written by Fred Wise & Randy Starr, Performed by Elvis
Presley
Medium rocker which Elvis sings on stage whilst charming
snakes! Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Later
on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double Touble
(1993).
"ALL
THAT I AM"
Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C Bennett, Performed by
Elvis Presley
Romantic ballad. Released as a single with Spinout on
the flipside and on the soundtrack LP (1966). Later
on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double Touble
(1993).
"NEVER SAY YES"
Written by Doc Pomus & Mort Shuman, Performed by Elvis
Presley
Upbeat rocker. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966).
Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double
Touble (1993).
"AM
I READY"
Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C Bennett, Performed by
Elvis Presley
Romantic ballad with backing from the Jordanaires. Released
on the soundtrack LP (1966). Later on the Elvis Double
Features CD Spinout/Double Touble (1993).
"BEACH SHACK"
Written by Bill Grant, Bernie Baum & Florence Kaye,
Performed by Elvis Presley
Calypso number with Bongos and backing from the Jordanaires.
Released on the soundtrack LP (1966). Later on the Elvis
Double Features CD Spinout/Double Touble (1993).
"SMORGASBORD"
Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C Bennett, Performed by
Elvis Presley
Brassy and bouncy with Elvis having fun by reversing
words at the end. Released on the soundtrack LP (1966).
Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double
Touble (1993).
"I'll BE BACK"
Written by Sid Wayne & Ben Weisman, Performed by Elvis
Presley
The finale of the movie. A low pitched, effervescent
fun song sung right at the camera. Released on the soundtrack
LP (1966). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Spinout/Double
Touble (1993).
Recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios, 7000, Santa Monica Boulevard,
Hollywood. February 1966.
Musicians:
Elvis Presley (vocals), Scotty Moore, Tiny Timbrell,
James Burton (guitars), Bob Moore (bass), D.J. Fontana,
Buddy Harman (drums), Floyd Cramer (piano),Boots Randolph
(sax), the Jordanaires (vocals)
Once again Elvis dubbed his vocals onto several of these
songs.
Among the musicians for the first time was guitarist
James Burton who was to play such an influential role
when Elvis later returned to live performances.
USA
working title for the film was Raceway.
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