{"product_id":"iconic-albums-elvis-presley-richard-ward-9798298109833","title":"Iconic Albums - Elvis Presley - Blue Hawaii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep into Paradise with Elvis Presley's Most Beloved Soundtrack\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003ci\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/i\u003e hit cinemas in 1961, it wasn't just another Elvis movie - it was a cultural event. The soundtrack spent an astonishing \u003cb\u003e20 weeks at No. 1\u003c\/b\u003e in the U.S. charts, sold millions worldwide, and helped shape the romantic image of Hawaii for generations. From the timeless beauty of \u003cb\u003e\"Can't Help Falling in Love\"\u003c\/b\u003e to the playful energy of \u003cb\u003e\"Rock-A-Hula Baby\"\u003c\/b\u003e, the album blended pop, romance, and island charm in a way no record had before - or since.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this detailed entry in the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eIconic Albums\u003c\/i\u003e series, music historian Richard Ward takes you deep into the creation, impact, and legacy of \u003ci\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/i\u003e. Across \u003cb\u003e35 richly researched chapters\u003c\/b\u003e, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe behind-the-scenes recording sessions at RCA Studio B in Nashville.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Colonel Parker and RCA turned a movie tie-in into a global phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSong-by-song explorations, from heartfelt ballads to breezy novelties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album's record-breaking chart run and staggering sales milestones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe real-world tourism boom the film and soundtrack inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern critical reappraisal and why the album still matters today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong Elvis fan or new to his music, this book brings you closer to the man, the music, and the magical world he created on record and screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlue Hawaii wasn't just an album - it was a ticket to paradise.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798298109833\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Richard Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48114054201599,"sku":"9798298109833","price":17.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9c8cb1c9-3f9e-4fb3-8529-7ef995b1f9d1.jpg?v=1769618817","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/iconic-albums-elvis-presley-richard-ward-9798298109833","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}