{"product_id":"iconic-albums-elvis-presley-richard-ward-9798263274160","title":"Iconic Albums - Elvis Presley - Girls! Girls! Girls!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGirls! Girls! Girls! - Elvis Presley in Hollywood's Soundtrack Era\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep aboard with Elvis Presley in \u003ci\u003eGirls! Girls! Girls!\u003c\/i\u003e - the 1962 musical that captures both the brilliance and the compromises of his Hollywood years. From the tropical glow of Hawaii to the nautical swagger of Ross Carpenter, this film and soundtrack reflect the King at the height of his box office power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this in-depth book, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe making of \u003ci\u003eGirls! Girls! Girls!\u003c\/i\u003e - from Paramount's set designs to Presley's sailor persona.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed explorations of every song, including the smash hit \u003ci\u003e\"Return to Sender\"\u003c\/i\u003e and the lively \u003ci\u003e\"Bossa Nova Baby.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehind-the-scenes stories from the Radio Recorders sessions in Hollywood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFan and critical reactions - why the soundtrack divided audiences then and now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe film's box office triumph and its place in Presley's \"Hawaiian trilogy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow \u003ci\u003eGirls! Girls! Girls!\u003c\/i\u003e fits into Elvis's wider legacy - as both entertainer and artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly detailed and filled with cultural context, \u003ci\u003eGirls! Girls! Girls!\u003c\/i\u003e brings new life to one of Presley's most colorful movies. It's a story of charm, charisma, and compromise - where hits and fluff share the same stage, and Elvis's irresistible presence makes even the lightest material shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Elvis fans, collectors, and anyone interested in the golden age of movie musicals, this book offers the complete story of \u003ci\u003eGirls! Girls! Girls!\u003c\/i\u003e - a film that reflects both the strengths and the limits of the King's Hollywood reign.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798263274160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Richard Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48450333311231,"sku":"9798263274160","price":17.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cd48894d-8015-444b-a722-1dee23d5b508.jpg?v=1777267196","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/iconic-albums-elvis-presley-richard-ward-9798263274160","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}