Fun in Acapulco [BOX SET] [IMPORT] [SOUNDTRACK]

Elvis Presley

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 28, 2003)
• Original Release Date: July 20, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Box set, Import, Soundtrack
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Follow That Dream
• ASIN: B00008R0ZX
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #352,752 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Fun in Acapulco

2. Vino, Dinero y Amor

3. Mexico

4. Toro

5. Marguerita

6. Bullfighter Was a Lady

7. (There's) No Room to Rhumba in a Sports Car

8. I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here

9. Bossa Nova Baby

10. You Can't Say No in Acapulco

11. Guadalajara

12. Love Me Tonight

13. Slowly But Surely

14. Mexico [Take 7]

15. Bullfighter Was a Lady [Remake Take 17]

16. I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here [Remake Takes 18 & 19]

17. Bossa Nova Baby [Takes 1 & 2]

18. Bullfighter Was a Lady [Takes 4, 5 & 6]

19. Marguerita [Take 6]

20. I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here [Take 1]

See all 27 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A long awaited re-issue of a great Elvis Presley album, December 28, 2005

By	Petter Sellers - See all my reviews

Fun in Acapulco in many ways was a very successful 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 preferred 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.
The album overall is a 5 star experience to any listener.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy and have fun!, August 20, 2003

By	Marc Haegeman "Marc Haegeman" (Gent, Belgium) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Elvis aficionados will cherish this new release covering the well-known soundtrack, as well as the 2 bonus tracks originally included on the original LP ("Love Me Tonight" and "Slowly But Surely"), plus 14 outtakes from the sessions from "Fun in Acapulco". The sound quality of the "New Orthophonic High Fidelity Recording" is everything it promises and even a lot more. The presentation with all the original artwork and an excellent booklet in a handy tri-fold digipack (the size of a 45rpm) is a treat. For more than a few hours of fun.

3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet music floating across the square., June 28, 2007

By	Johnny Heering "trivia buff" (Bethel, CT United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This Elvis Presley soundtrack album was recorded in January of 1963. It is better than average for an Elvis soundtrack. The music has a Latin feel to it that makes it unique among Elvis albums. Most of the songs are good, but there are a few that are rather silly, especially "No Room To Rhumba in a Sports Car". The single from the album was "Bossa Nova Baby", which reached #8 on the Hot 100. The original album included two bonus songs from May of 1963 which were not from the movie, and they are incuded on this CD as well. The CD also adds many other bonus tracks, which are all alternate takes of songs from the movie. Seven of the eleven movie songs have alternate takes included here. The other four songs most likely didn't have complete alternate takes (two of them were completed on the first take). This is fun album for Elvis fans, but only a serious Elvis fan would pay the high price it costs to get it.