Elvis Presley - The Searcher (The Original Soundtrack) (3CD Deluxe Edition) (2018)

The intent of Thom Zimny's documentary The Searcher is to showcase the artistry of Elvis Presley, an aspect that can sometimes get overwhelmed by Presley's enduring popularity. Appropriately, its accompanying soundtrack – available either as a single CD/LP or in a triple-disc deluxe edition – follows the same aesthetic, showcasing Elvis as an artist, not a hitmaker. Of course, there are plenty of hits here, especially on the three-CD edition, which contains two discs of Presley recordings and a disc split between Elvis inspirations, selections from the evocative score from Mike McCready, and a version of "Wooden Heart" by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.

The key is context: "Hound Dog" leads into "(There'll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me)," "Suspicious Minds" is heard in an alternate take where Elvis is still sorting through the song, "Heartbreak Hotel" is paired with the hard blues of "Lawdy Miss Clawdy." The first disc relies on early material, the second latter-day material, and the editorial touch is a bit more evident on the latter: Since the '50s sides are so frequently reissued, there isn't much room for surprises, but the late-'60s and '70s material – not unfamiliar, but not as common as the '50s – makes the case for Presley's artistry quite nicely. Ultimately, this isn't for Elvis fanatics – there's not much in the way of rarities – but as an introduction to Presley's work, this is quite good, and it's an excellent way to dig deeper than the hits. ~ AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine



Track List CD1:
01. Trouble / Guitar Man (3:26) From the album Elvis (NBC TV Special) LPM-4088, released November 22, 1968
02. My Baby Left Me (2:12) Single 20/47-6540, released May 4, 1956, From the album For LP Fans Only LPM-1990, released January 23, 1959
03. Baby, What You Want Me To Do (3:03) From the 2 CD set Memories 07863 67612-2, released October 13, 1998
04. Old Shep (4:09) From the album ELVIS LPM-1382, released October 19, 1956
05. That's When Your Heartaches Begin (2:48) From the 5-album set The King Of Rock ’N’ Roll - The Complete 50’s Masters 07863 66050-2, released June 23, 1992
06. That’s All Right (1:55) Single SUN 209, released July 1954, From the album For LP Fans Only LPM-1990, released January 23, 1959
07. Blue Moon Of Kentucky (2:02) Single SUN 209, released July 1954, From the album A Date With Elvis LPM-201, released July 24, 1959
08. Fool, Fool, Fool (1:57) From the 5-album set The King Of Rock 'N’ Roll -The Complete 50’s Masters 07863 66050-2, released June 23, 1992
09. Tweedlee Dee (2:44) From the Music Works album Elvis: The First Live Recordings PB-3601, released February 1984
10. Baby Let’s Play House (2:14) Single SUN 217, released April 1955, From the album A Date With Elvis LPM-2011, released July 24, 1959
11. Good Rockin’ Tonight (2:18) Single SUN 210, released September 1954, From the album A Date With Elvis LPM-2011, released July 24, 1959
12. Trying To Get To You (2:30) From the album Elvis Presley LPM-1254, released March 31,1956 Single 20/47-6639, released August 31,1956
13. Blue Moon (2:42) From the album Elvis Presley LPM-1254, released March 23, 1956, Single 20/47-6640, released August 31,1956
14. When It Rains It Pours (2:00) From the album Elvis: A Legendary Performer Volume 4 CPLI-4848, released November 1983
15. The Valley (For Me) (2:50) From the album Elvis (NBC TV Special) LPM-4088, released November 22, 1968
16. Heartbreak Hotel (2:07) Single 20/47-6420, released January 27, 1956, From the album Elvis’ Golden Records LPM-1707,released March 21,1958, From the EP Heartbreak Hotel ЕРА-821, released April 20, 1956
17. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (2:07) From the EP Elvis Presley EPA-830, released June 8, 1956, From the album For LP Fans Only LPM-1990, released January 23, 1959
18. Money Honey (2:35) Single 20/47-6641, released August 31, 1956, From the album Elvis Presley LPM-1254, released March 23, 1956 From the EP Heartbreak Hotel ЕРА-821, released April 20, 1956
19. Hound Dog (2:16) Single 20/47-6604, released July 13, 1956 From the album Elvis’ Golden Records LPM-1707, released March 21,1958 From the EP The Real Elvis EPA-965, released August 17, 1956
20. (There’ll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) (3:24) From the EP Peace In The Valley EPA-4054, released April 1957
21. Crawfish (1:49) From the EP King Creole Vol. 2 EPA-4321, released July 29, 1958 From the album King Creole LPM-1884, released September 19, 1958
22. Trouble (2:16) From the EP King Creole Vol. 2 EPA-4321, released July 29, 1958 From the album King Creole LPM-1884, released September 19, 1958
23. Farther Along (4:06) From the album How Great Thou Art LSP/LPM-3758, released February 1967
24. Mona Lisa (2:30) From the album Elvis: A Legendary Performer Volume 4 CPU-4848, released November 1983
25. Hide Thou Me (1:04) From the FTD album In A Private Moment 74321 -72666-2, released January 2000
26. Loving You (end title take 16) (2:16) From the FTD album Loving You 82876 77057-2, released January 2006
27. Lonely Man (solo version) (2:01) From the 3 CD set Collectors Gold 3113-2-R, released August 13, 1991
28. Power Of My Love (2:41) From the album From Elvis In Memphis LSP-4155, released June 17, 1969

Track List CD2:
01. Milky White Way (2:14) Single 447-0652, released February 15, 1966 From the album His Hand In Mine LSP/LPM-2328, released November 23, 1960
02. A Mess Of Blues (2:40) Single 47/61-7777, released July 5, I960 From the album Elvis’ Gold Records Volume 4 LSP/LPM-3921, released January 22, 1968
03. Fame And Fortune (2:30) Single 47/61-7740, released March 23, I960 From the album Elvis’ Golden Records Volume 3 LSP/LPM-2765, released August 12, 1963
04. Love Me Tender / Witchcraft (duet with Frank Sinatra) (1:42) Recorded March 26, 1960 at the Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami, FL From the 5-album set From Nashville To Memphis 07863 66160-2, released September 28, 1993
05. Like A Baby (2:42) From the album Elvis Is Back LSP/LPM-2231, released April 8, 1960
06. Are You Lonesome Tonight? (3:06) Single 47/61 -7810, released November 1, 1960 From the album Elvis’ Golden Records Volume 3 LSP/LPM-2765, released August 12, 1963
07. It’s Now Or Never (3:16) Single 47/61-7777, released July 5, I960 From the album Elvis’ Golden Records Volume 3 LSP/LPM-2765, released August 12, 1963
08. Wooden Heart (2:03) Single 447-0720, released November 3, 1964 Single 447-0650, released October 1965 From the album G.l. Blues LSP/LPM-2256, released September 23, 1960
09. Swing Down Sweet Chariot (2:34) Single 447-0652, released February 15, 1966 From the album His Hand In Mine LSP/LPM-2328, released November 23, I960
10. Reconsider Baby (3:39) From the album Elvis Is Back LSP/LPM-2231, released April 8, 1960
11. Bossa Nova Baby (2:02) Single 47-8243, released October 1, 1963 From the album Fun In Acapulco LSP/LPM-2756, released November 15, 1963
12. C'mon Everybody (2:18) From the EP Viva Las Vegas EPA-4382, released May 1964 From the album С'mon Everybody CAL-2518, released July 1971
13. Tomorrow Is A Long Time (5:22) From the album Spinout LSP/LPM-3702, released October 24, 1966
14. Take My Hand, Precious Lord (3:17) From the EP Peace In The Valley EPA-4054, released April 1957
15. Run On (2:24) From the album How Great Thou Art LSP/LPM-3758, released February 1967
16. Baby What You Want Me To Do (3:21) From the 2 CD set Memories 07863 67612-2, released October 13, 1998
17. Suspicious Minds (take 6) (3:15) From the FTD album Memphis Sessions 74321-89293-2, released October 2001
18. Baby Let’s Play House (rehearsal) (1:07) From the 4-album set Platinum: A Life In Music 07863 67469-2, released July 15, 1997
19. Words (rehearsal) (3:05) From the FTD album One Night In Vegas 74321 81234-2, January 2001
20. That’s All Right (2:22) From the FTD album One Night In Vegas 74321 81234-2, January 2001
21. Never Been To Spain (3:35) From the album Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden LSP-4776, released June 1972
22. An American Trilogy (4:20) From the 2 LP set Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite VPSX-6089, released February 2, 1973
23. You Gave Me A Mountain (3:19) From the 2 LP set Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite VPSX-6089, released February 2, 1973
24. Burning Love (rehearsal version) (3:11) From the FTD album Elvis On Tour - The Rehearsals 82876 66397-2, released December 2004
25. Separate Ways (rehearsal version) (3:26) From the FTD album Elvis On Tour - The Rehearsals 82876 66397-2, released December 2004
26. Hurt (take 5) (2:10) From the 4-album set Today, Tomorrow & Forever 07863 661 15-2, released June 25, 2002
27. If I Can Dream (3:20) From the album Elvis (NBC TV Special) LPM-4088, released November 22, 1968

Track List CD3:
01. Mike McCready - Dissolution 2 (2:28) Produced by Mike McCready
02. Satisfied - The Blackwood Brothers Quartet (2: II) Blackwood Brothers Quartet single #1172, released 1951
03. That’s All Right - Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup (2:53) RCA Victor single 20-2205, released April 1947
04. She May Be Yours But She Comes To See Me Sometimes - Joe Hill Louis (3:01) Sun single 178, released January 30, 1953
05. Mystery Train - Little Junior’s Blue Flames (2:22) Sun single 192, released November 1953
06. Smokestack Lightning - Howlin’ Wolf (3:04) Chess single 1618, released March 1956
07. Rock-A-My Soul - The Blackwood Brothers (2:27) From the album Keys To The Kingdom RCA Camden CAL 618, released 1962
08. Just Walkin’ In The Rain - The Prisonaires (2:46) Sun single 186, released July 1953
09. Rocket 88 - Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats (2:47) Chess single 1458, released April 1951
10. Write Me A Letter - The Ravens (2:51) National single 9038, released October 1947 From the album Stompin’ At The Savoy: Harlem Nocturne, 1944-1947
11. Blue Moon Of Kentucky - Bill Monroe (3:01) Columbia single 37888, released September 1947
12. Ain’t That Right - Eddie Snow (2:36) Sun single 226, released August 1955
13. Just Walkin’ In The Rain - Johnnie Ray (2:38) Columbia single 4-40729, released July 16, 1956
14. Home Sweet Home - Gladys Presley (1:06) Previously unreleased
15. Blowin’ in The Wind - Odetta (4:09) From the album Odetta Sings Dylan RCA Victor LSP-3324, released 1965
16. Tomorrow Is A Long Time - Odetta (6:18) From the album Odetta Sings Dylan RCA Victor LS P-3 324, released 1965
17. The Weight - The Staple Singers (4:33) From the album Soul Folk In Action Stax Records SCD-8561-2, released 1968
18. Heartbreak Hotel - The Orlons (2:31) Cameo single CA-506, released May 1964
19. Wooden Heart - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (2:09) From the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers box set Playback MCA MCAD6-11375, released November 1995
20. Rebound - Mike McCready (1:33) Produced by Mike McCready





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