| "C'mon Everybody" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Elvis Presley | |
| from the EP Viva Las Vegas | |
| Released | 1964 (1964) |
| Recorded | July 9, 1963 |
| Studio | Radio Recorders, Hollywood |
| Label | RCA |
| Songwriter(s) | Joy Byers |
"C'mon Everybody" is a song written by Joy Byers and originally recorded by Elvis Presley for the 1964 MGM motion picture Viva Las Vegas. It made in into the top 10 in the Philippines and in South Africa.
Composition
The song was written by Joy Byers. Elvis had previously had a modest hit with another of Byers' songs, "It Hurts Me", in 1964.
Recording and release
The version that appeared on the soundtrack EP was recorded by Elvis on July 9, 1963, at Radio Recorders in Hollywood. The recording session featured Billy Strange, Scotty Moore and Tiny Timbrell on guitar, Bob Moore on bass, D.J. Fontana, Buddy Harman and Frank Carlson on drums, Floyd Cramer and Dudley Brooks on piano, Calvin Jackson on organ, and Boots Randolph on saxophone. Additional vocals were provided by The Jordanaires.
Eight years later, the song gave its title to a compilation of Presley's movie songs (C'mon Everybody, 1971).
The actual film version of the song "C'mon Everybody", featuring whistling as well as backing vocals by Ann-Margret, was later included on the special 3-CD Deluxe Edition of the Viva Las Vegas EP released by the label Follow That Dream in August 2018.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "C'mon Everybody" | Joy Byers | Elvis Presley | 2:18 |
| 2. | "King of the Whole Wide World" | Bob Roberts, Ruth Batchelor | Elvis Presley with the Jordanaires | 2:07 |
Charts
| Chart (1964) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) | Tip |
References
- "Cover versions of C'mon Everybody by Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires". SecondHandSongs. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
- ^ "Viva Las Vegas". Elvis Presley official website "Elvis the Music". Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ "C'mon Everybody". Elvis Presley official website "Elvis the Music". Retrieved 2020-02-15.
- ^ "C'mon Everybody by Elvis Presley". Vancouver Pop Music Signature Sounds. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
- James L. Neibaur (4 April 2014). The Elvis Movies. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. pp. 143–. ISBN 978-1-4422-3074-3.
- Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (8 August 1964). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 39–. ISSN 0006-2510.
{{cite book}}:|author=has generic name (help) - "Elvis Presley - C'mon Everybody / King Of The Wholewide World (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
- "Elvis Presley – C'mon Everybody" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
