"Slowly but Surely" is from "Tickle Me". The movie studio that produced the film was in financial trouble, and the making of "Tickle Me" helped them dig out. The songs Elvis sings are older songs that had already been released, from as early as 1960 (It Feels So Right - another song in the movie).
Thought the soundtrack to this movie was pretty good. Very frivilous movie though, but my kids liked watching it. Just came out last month on dvd and rented it from Lovefilm.
Technically "Tickle Me" didn't have a soundtrack. All the songs are from years before. To save money it was decided that only songs already "in the can" would be used. So for example this song was recorded in 1963 as part of a session for an LP that never came out. Songs used in this movie go as far back as 1960; it's the only Elvis movie without an original soundtrack.
@KingCreole74 It's a shame they didn't no more of this. So many awful songs were written as filler for the movies, they'd have been better off having Elvis perform songs from his back catalog rather than coming up with drek like Do the Clam. Can you imagine Devil in Disguise, It's Now or Never, or Reconsider Baby being performed in a movie? It would have been great.
I saw this movie in 67 when I was 10. Oh No! Please not the end, so much romantic comedy and suspense. I would have given anything for a VCR in those days!!! I have since wondered how many millions of women have put themselves in that seat with Elvis driving off for their honeymoon!!
I agree, it's such a great song! I don't have it on cd, so I haven't heard it for a long time. I didn't even know it's from a movie though. Thanks for posting!
Technically it's not from a movie. It was recorded in 1963 as part of a session which was meant to produce a non-soundtrack album but the album never came out. There's a CD called "Elvis the Lost Album" which has all the songs from that session.
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Thanks Obsessor! Fun Fact: Did you know Col. Tom Parker [not real name] was an illegal alien from The Netherlands? The whole damn time? That's why he hid out in the U.S. carnvival underground all those years prior to Elvis. That's also why he never allowed Presley to tour overseas. Think they didn't have a demand for the guy over there? Nope! Fun Fact II: The Nuggett CASINO in downtown Las Vegas raped him of his share of the Elvis Fortune but provided a room until his demise.
This movie is said to have saved Allied Artists from bankruptcy. Wise move on their part to do an Elvis picture, also featuring the lovely Jocelyn Lane! The ending & this song are my favorite aspects of this film, along with Elvis' karate moves in one or two scenes!
Happy 75th Birthday Elvis Presley! ( GOD BLESS THE WOMAN WHO BROUGHT ELVIS INTO THIS WORLD!!! ) P.S. Miss 'ya Elvis <3
mazzyjulio 1 month ago
@mazzyjulio 77th :)
elvisobsessor 1 month ago
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jfsa380 4 months ago
don't let this one get away like viva las vagas if you have that one please post it !
pervraymond 5 months ago
E was a classy entertainer and some of the movie songs he sang were kinda silly but fun
micmoable 6 months ago
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EPGul 6 months ago
ah jus fab, i love elvis. keep his music goin yeah
MeinlTamaBlastBeat 8 months ago
EVERYTHING about Elvis is amazing.. He has great hands.. JS.
timber909fallen 9 months ago
Corrrrr sexy !!!!
thistleflower1955 9 months ago
i love this song!
wanderer856 1 year ago
To leafyutube - 'Fun in Acapulco'
antzworld188 1 year ago
"Slowly but Surely" is from "Tickle Me". The movie studio that produced the film was in financial trouble, and the making of "Tickle Me" helped them dig out. The songs Elvis sings are older songs that had already been released, from as early as 1960 (It Feels So Right - another song in the movie).
uintajack 1 year ago
tickle me???
TayylorC 1 year ago
Very funny !
TrainSpotterX 2 years ago
Thought the soundtrack to this movie was pretty good. Very frivilous movie though, but my kids liked watching it. Just came out last month on dvd and rented it from Lovefilm.
TheLisa03 2 years ago
Technically "Tickle Me" didn't have a soundtrack. All the songs are from years before. To save money it was decided that only songs already "in the can" would be used. So for example this song was recorded in 1963 as part of a session for an LP that never came out. Songs used in this movie go as far back as 1960; it's the only Elvis movie without an original soundtrack.
KingCreole74 2 years ago
@KingCreole74 It's a shame they didn't no more of this. So many awful songs were written as filler for the movies, they'd have been better off having Elvis perform songs from his back catalog rather than coming up with drek like Do the Clam. Can you imagine Devil in Disguise, It's Now or Never, or Reconsider Baby being performed in a movie? It would have been great.
saskabush2006 1 year ago
@KingCreole74
Obviously recut I Feel That I've Known You Forever. Also, there are numerous overdubs on those previously released tracks.
The single side of Long, Lonely Highway was an alternate/outtake.
ensconse 1 year ago
I saw this movie in 67 when I was 10. Oh No! Please not the end, so much romantic comedy and suspense. I would have given anything for a VCR in those days!!! I have since wondered how many millions of women have put themselves in that seat with Elvis driving off for their honeymoon!!
Dabe57 2 years ago
And how many millions of men would have liked to have been Elvis?
london2z 2 years ago 2
Anyone know where i can actually buy/ rent Elvis movies?
chickkaaxD 2 years ago
@chickkaaxD
DVDEMPIRE
AMAZION
001989 2 years ago
This is the definition of erotism.
diablecita 2 years ago
Anybody know what movie this is from?
leafyutube 2 years ago
Tickle Me.
elvisobsessor 2 years ago
good tune , very underrated PRESLEY tune !!!
phantomempire 2 years ago 4
I agree, it's such a great song! I don't have it on cd, so I haven't heard it for a long time. I didn't even know it's from a movie though. Thanks for posting!
Alwaysacharm54 2 years ago
Technically it's not from a movie. It was recorded in 1963 as part of a session which was meant to produce a non-soundtrack album but the album never came out. There's a CD called "Elvis the Lost Album" which has all the songs from that session.
KingCreole74 2 years ago
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dnt read this(cuz it really wrks). u will gt kissd on the nearest frieday by the love of ur life. 2mara wll b the bst day of ur life hwever if you dnt post ths comment 2 at least 3 vids u will die withn 2 days nw uv startd readn this dnt stp this is so scary snd ths ovr 2 5 vids in 143 mins when ur done press f6 nd ur crush's name wll appear on the screen n big letters ths is so scary cuz it actully wrks ths really
Alex13Stamps 2 years ago
Great video, great movie, nice girls. Thanx for posting. TCB. Ivson.
ELVIS4EVERR1961 2 years ago 2
great song great movie. the guy in it reminds me of jerry lewis.
spinout3 3 years ago
Thanks Obsessor! Fun Fact: Did you know Col. Tom Parker [not real name] was an illegal alien from The Netherlands? The whole damn time? That's why he hid out in the U.S. carnvival underground all those years prior to Elvis. That's also why he never allowed Presley to tour overseas. Think they didn't have a demand for the guy over there? Nope! Fun Fact II: The Nuggett CASINO in downtown Las Vegas raped him of his share of the Elvis Fortune but provided a room until his demise.
midnightcaller77 3 years ago
This is one of fav Elvis movies. Awesome songs, especially this one
daysfan15yrs 3 years ago 3
This movie is said to have saved Allied Artists from bankruptcy. Wise move on their part to do an Elvis picture, also featuring the lovely Jocelyn Lane! The ending & this song are my favorite aspects of this film, along with Elvis' karate moves in one or two scenes!
zenigatago 2 years ago 2
haha, they don't make movies like they used to
weiszed 3 years ago 2
Ah don't I just wish I was that lady.. Elvis's and his heart pounding voice....*sigh*
SNLover09 3 years ago