Elvis Presley - Fun in Acapulco (1963/2015) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Fun in Acapulco in many ways was a very succesful soundtrack of a Presley movie for a reason apart from its original sales. The Latin feeling and its uncompromising south of the border beat seem to provide a platform of very exciting tunes, fresh either in performance either in song presentation. Even the ever considered silly tune "(There's) No Room To Rhumba In A Sports Car" holds an utterly playful performance that requires to be taken for what it really is, a happy tune. As far as happy tunes go, the soundtrack is filled with many of them that simply have you at least tapping your feet to the latin beat. The song "Mexico" in its alternate version makes you wonder why did the album producers prefered the version that provides the film version that excludes sporadic verses due to the duet sequence that is showcased in the film between Elvis and his new little Mexican friend. The full version in terms of lyrics provides a wonderful listening and dancing experience and above all shows the undisputed talent of Presley to artistically tap into a foreign musical venue with great charisma and unmistaken performing talent. Furthermore, the album provides some very romantic themes that can be easily considered as Presley top love songs, the case is made certainly for the song "Marguerita" an overtly passionate and filled with latin feeling tune that is both tender and sad.

Tracklist:

01. Fun in Acapulco
02. Vino, Dinero Y Amor
03. Mexico
04. El Toro
05. Marguerita
06. The Bullfighter Was a Lady
07. (There's) No Room to Rhumba in a Sports Car
08. I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here (Take 1)
09. Bossa Nova Baby
10. You Can't Say No in Acapulco
11. Guadalajara
12. Love Me Tonight
13. Slowly but Surely



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