Blue Hawaii soundtrack
Blue Hawaii is the fourth soundtrack album by the American singer Elvis Presley, released on RCA Victor Records in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 2426, on October 20, 1961.[6] It is the soundtrack to the 1961 film of the same name starring Presley. In the United States, the album spent 20 weeks at the number one slot and 39 weeks in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Pop LPs chart. It was certified Gold on December 21, 1961, Platinum and 2× Platinum on March 27, 1992, and 3× Platinum on July 30, 2002, by the Recording Industry Association of America.[7] On the US Top Pop Albums chart, Blue Hawaii is second only to the soundtrack of West Side Story as the most successful soundtrack album of the 1960s.
About the Song
“Blue Hawaii,” a cherished melody woven by the pens of Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger, found its genesis in the 1937 Paramount Pictures film, “Waikiki Wedding.” The cinematic canvas starred the illustrious Bing Crosby and Shirley Ross, who breathed life into this timeless composition. Crosby’s rendition, accompanied by the melodic strains of Lani McIntyre and His Hawaiians, graced the airwaves in 1937, donning the B-side mantle to the iconic “Sweet Leilani.” This harmonious creation ascended the charts of the day, securing the No. 5 spot and establishing a musical legacy with a 13-week residence.[3]
The echoes of “Blue Hawaii” lingered in the air, resonating through the years in a myriad of cover versions. Notably, its revival as the titular anthem of the 1961 Elvis Presley film catapulted it to new heights. The soundtrack, an auditory masterpiece, asserted its dominance, claiming the coveted #1 position on the album chart for a remarkable twenty consecutive weeks. Presley’s rendition breathed fresh life into the classic, cementing “Blue Hawaii” as a symbol of enduring musical enchantment.