Elvis presley recorded stay away during a nonmovie recording session on monday january 15, 1968. Speedway is by no means elvis presleys best or worst, but recommended as a very pleasant musical comedy, with great picture and sound. Ten thousand miles even though i roam i can hear the call of the hills of home the canyons high and the valleys low echo how can you stay away my dreams are there where the. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. In this tuneful western, elvis presley plays a partnavajo rodeo rider who returns to live with his father on the reservation and raise cattle. There is a fight scene in almost every elvis movie, but stay away, joe has them from end to end.
Elvis presley viva las vegas classic movie posters, printed and framed in usa by museum outlets. In 1968 stay away, joe mercifully brought to an end a threeyearlong stretch of ten formulaic presley pictures that had gradually diminished the stars box office pull and his reputation in hollywood. It makes you wonder who actually greenlit this movie to begin with, why mgm bothered to distribute it, and how any of the actors in it ever got another job. Thus, its interesting to examine some of elvis lesser works from the late 1960s. In 1970 it was released as the opening track of presleys budget album lets be friends. Shelly fabres, sheds her long winter coat and glasses.
Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll or simply the king. The film reached number 65 on the variety weekly national box office chart in. Elvis presley scene from stay away, joe mgm 1968 shemar codey. Educated at amherst, burgess meredith became a stage actor in new york in 1933 before serving as a captain in the u. Directed by peter tewksbury, the film was based on the 1953 novel by dan cushman, a satirical farce. Stay away peaked at number 67 on the billboard hot 100, while u. Take one guess, stay away joe always findin trouble aplenty oh my yes, i reckon you know. Speedway is by no means elvis presley s best or worst, but recommended as a very pleasant musical comedy, with great picture and sound. Presley was born in tupelo, mississippi, and relocated to memphis, tennessee, with his family when he was years old. The song was released on a single as a flip side to u. Studio recordings and outtakes location rcas studio b in nashville date. The cast for stay away joe was anchored by several longtime actors including burgess meredith, who played charlie lightcloud, the native american father to elviss character joe lightcloud.
Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977 was an american singer and actor. Stay away, joe official trailer even diehard elvis fans will have a tough time accepting the king as a halfbreed native american with meredith as his full blooded dad. The follow that dream collectors label release of stay away joe ftd 7 classic album presentation. Stay away, joe dvd elvis presley and joan blondell star in this story of a young man whospart native american and who wants to help his tribe. Stay away, joe 1968 elvis presley as joe lightcloud. Elvis presley recorded stay away during a non movie recording session on monday january 15, 1968. Elvis presley movies a list of 31 titles created 17 feb 2014 elvis.
Elvis talks, sings, fights, loves, flies, fights again, and endearingly looks after a little girl. Stay away, joe 1968 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Warner home entertainment has just released stay away, joe, a 1968 vehicle for the king that actually had a prestigious pedigree. Elvis presley scene from tickle me allied artists 1965 duration. Stay away, joe is a 1968 westerncomedy film, with musical interludes, set in modern times and starring elvis presley, burgess meredith, katy jurado and joan. Stay away, joe 1968 having made a name for himself as a rodeo star, joe lightcloud elvis presley returns to his navajo reservation with a scheme to start a cattle business that could support. A1a4 from the mgm motion picture stay away, joe recorded october 1, 1967 and january 1516,1968 at rcas studio in nashville made in the eu. A talented ensemble of screen veterans joins presley for this goodtime, twofisted tale filmed in and around arizonas scenic sedona.
This word title is sometimes more simply referred to the stay away, joe album. Stay away, joe official trailer elvis presley movie 1968. Elvis presley movies elvis presley photos lisa marie presley priscilla presley rock roll graceland most beautiful man jacket style style guides. The aesthetic value of enjoying this unspoiled scenery is worth the price of admission or price of the video. I created this video mixing movie footage of elvis wandering in the valleys amongst the canyons of the. Released in april 20 on follow that dream catalog no. How to stream elvis presleys biggest movies and tv tributes. Stay away, joe official trailer elvis presley movie 1968 hd youtube. Stay away, joe 1968 elvis presley as joe lightcloud imdb. Joe lightcloud persuades his congressman to give him 20 heifers and. But no sooner does he convince a congressman to donate a stud bull and a herd than his senile father, charlie burgess meredith, cooks the former, and his feckless sister, mary susan. Overview of stay away, joe, 1968, directed by peter tewksbury, with elvis presley, burgess meredith, joan blondell, at turner classic movies. So when you hear the name elvis presley, theres at least a 50% chance an image of the 20something sex symbol. Stay away, joe 1968 out of 4 incredibly bad film has elvis playing an indian who also just happens to be a rodeo champion.
The nonformula stay away, joe does showcase a revitalized presley with strong material. This is a great lighthearted movie with a couple of well known elvis songs, such as one broken heart for sale. Stay away, joe by peter tewksbury elvis presley, burgess. But if you need me call me hoop and a holler and ill be there ho. The first version the songwriters made in 1967 was titled evergreen, but elvis never recorded it. Photo to right is the old kvio radio station in cottonwood, az. As expected, much was lost in the translation to the screen. Oct 17, 2015 stay away, joe official trailer elvis presley movie 1968 hd. Elvis presley viva las vegas classic movie posters wall art framed giclee printed on heavy paper that will never fade with beautiful vibrant colors. Stay away, joe 1968 stream and watch online moviefone. Elvis presley scene from stay away, joe mgm 1968 youtube. Elvis drinks beer, smokes cigars, puts the moves on every women he sees, regardless if she is spoken for or not. Stay away, joe is a song first recorded by elvis presley as part of the soundtrack for his 1968 motion picture stay away, joe.
Yet not included in the movie, this album was recorded during the time of the production of the 1968 movie that elvis presley filmed in cottonwood and. Starting with 1965s girl happy and ending with speedway in 1968, elviss movies were all songfilled, light musical comedies. Opening scene is joe elvis chasing cows with his car, and boy does he look like he is enjoying himself. Photographer greg nolan moonlights in two fulltime jobs to pay the rent, but. Elvis presley scene from stay away, joe mgm 1968 duration. With elvis presley, burgess meredith, joan blondell, katy jurado. Feb 04, 2012 elvis presley singing stay away from his 1968 movie stay away joe, featuring photos and video from the film and arizona scenery.
Stay away, joe 1968 trailers and clips having made a name for himself as a rodeo star, joe lightcloud elvis presley returns to his navajo reservation with a scheme to start a cattle business. Elvis presley movies a list of 31 titles created 18 apr 2017 elvis. Stay away, joe is a 1968 westerncomedy film, with musical interludes, set in modern times and starring elvis presley, burgess meredith and joan blondell. Elvis gives one of the performances of his life as joe lightcloud in stay away, joe. There was no pretense of dramatic intrigue and gone were the. And i discovered a number of suggestions for you readers to enjoy stay away, joe more if comes on cable again and you watch it. The picture above marks the first one 17 minutes in. Stay away, joe official trailer elvis presley movie 1968 hd.
In addition, elvis was not in his best voice here the film version of you dont know me has a beautiful piano intro but vocally one can hear why he decided to redo it later that year. Stay away, joe is a 1968 westerncomedy film, with musical interludes, set in modern times and starring elvis presley, burgess meredith, katy jurado and joan blondell. Yet not included in the movie, this album was recorded during the time of the production of the 1968 movie that elvis presley filmed in cottonwood and sedona. The film reached number 65 on the variety weekly national box office chart in 1968. Ok, so stay away joe, is a very different movie from the get go. Released 1968, stay away, joe stars elvis presley, burgess meredith, joan blondell, katy jurado the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 42 min, and received a score of out of 100 on.
She certainly does in this movie opposite elvis with her text book 1960s looks and sound, complete with platinumwhite hair. Stay away, joe theatrical release poster by robert mcginnis directed bypeter tewksbury produced bydouglas laurence written by michael a. Mgms stay away, joe on location sedona, arizona compliments of elvis and the colonel rca victor unrm9408. Stay away, joe is a comedic western film which stars elvis presley. Starting with 1965sgirl happy and ending with speedway in 1968, elviss movies were all songfilled, light musical. When two lips are right for the pickin who crops up i love them and leave them screamin n kickin giddy up look at him look at him go. Back in the spring of 1967 elvis presley came to sedona and the verde valley to film a movie. Joe persuades his congressman to give him 20 heifers and a prize bull so he and his father, played by burgess meredith, can prove that the navajos can successfully raise cattle on the reservation. I used to think that harum scarum was the worst movie elvis presley ever made, until i saw this mess. During the fight scene at the party, elvis presley goes outside to tell the band to play something slow.
Stay away, joe 1968 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He and his friend charlie hodge, who has a bit role in the film as a guitar player in the band, start cracking up during elvis line. Includes a 16 pages booklet with liner notes, recording dates, movie synopsis. With elvis presley, nancy sinatra, bill bixby, gale gordon. Stay away, joe 1968 cast and crew having made a name for himself as a rodeo star, joe lightcloud elvis presley returns to his navajo reservation with a scheme to start a cattle business that. Stay away, joe 1968 peter tewksbury, peter tewkesbury. Stay away, joe was filmed in the beautiful sedona, az area circa 1968. Aug 16, 2018 elvis career is divided into two halves. This is for entertainment and personal enjoyment only as i do not. In this vlog, ill take you to some of the filming locations, and. Follow that dream collectors label release of stay away joe ftd 7 classic album presentation. He decides to return to the reservation so that he can help his father burgess meredith raise cows but soon he gets into trouble with various women and some government men. Stay away joe dvd elvis presley portrays amiable navajo rodeo star joe lightcloud, returning to his home to help his tribe become cattle ranchers. This i bought for my sisters birthday and she will be over the.
Elvis sings stay away joe from his movie that has the same title. Elvis presley, burgess meredith, joan blondell, katy jurado. The film was released to theaters in 1968 by metrogoldwynmayer. Available in various sizes unframed or framed in classic flat matte black wood frame, not resin frames. A mixed race american indian rodeo champ returns to the reservation to help his people out. See more ideas about elvis presley, elvis presley movies and elvis presley photos. The ftd follow that dream, sony musics official elvis presley collectors label. Aug 17, 2009 elvis gives one of the performances of his life as joe lightcloud in stay away, joe.
Ho jump down, spin around, lets have a party look whos back, stay away joe chock taw, chick a shaw, going to drink me hearty welcome back, stay away joe stay away joe. It is the outtakes that make this release, they are fun, more so than normal with elvis in high spirits, clearly at a high point in his personal life and he brings this to the studio. Charlie later said the reason for the laughter was that it was cold outside and elvis nose was running. Get away from reality and escape into seatles fair with 27 year old elvis just for those ninety minutes. This is a special collector edition cd, housed in a 7 17,5 cm triplefoldout cover. Quite possible the worst movie elvis presley ever made and to some people, that is saying a lot, stay away, joe has so little to recommend it that even dedicated elvis fans should do themselves and the memory of the king a favor by skipping this one. Stay away, joe trailer directed by peter tewksbury and starring. In stay away, joe, elvis presley stars as rodeo rider joe lightcloud, a navajo whose family still lives on the reservation. The film was based on the 1953 novel by dan cushman, a satirical farce.
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