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Rockabilly song

posted 20 years ago by kschneiderstl
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Anyone know who's singing the tune played on the transistor radio in the boat scene in the very beginning?

[–] ThrownMuse 20 years ago

i just assumed it was elvis. i thought that scene was best part of the movie

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[–] kschneiderstl 19 years ago

1. it doesn't sound like Elvis
2. Do you really think they could have afforded to use an Elvis song in this movie?

[–] rockallnight 19 years ago

It may not sound like Elvis, but it is in his style. As the song is not credited, I suspect it was a library track or something Mr. Stein put together.
By library track I mean something put down by session musicians for no film in particular but available to whoever wants it at a reasonable fee. Lindsay Shonteff's "Devil Doll" uses library music throughout - very effectively - which is why there is no composer credit.

[–] mikey_scars 19 years ago

I love rockabilly. It definitely did NOT sound like Elvis. I was really curious who wrote or sang that song too.

[–] love_trooper 18 years ago

It definately is Elvis but does anyone know what song it is?

[–] scottrene1 18 years ago

Possibly Carl Perkins?

[–] tracyfigueira 15 years ago

Either Duane Eddy or Eddie Cochrane (I always get those two confused).

[–] 15 years ago

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[–] greenbudgie (2355) 5 years ago

I've very often got the tune in my head for a time after watching the film. I wish I knew the full lyrics.It's Buddy and the Fads singing 'He's Caught' from 1959. It does sound very much like an Elvis impression.

I like the way that Louise throws the transistor radio into the water with disdain. She seems relieved to get rid of that "terrible music," as she puts it, after dumping John's body. And then the music gurgling it's way to the bottom of the boating lake. I reckon that opening scene is so good and gets us quickly into the story. The overhead shot at the jetty and Louise slapping dead John's face are very effective.

[–] greenbudgie (2355) 2 years ago

I've come back on here to say that I've just heard the full record for the very first time. Free from gurgling sounds as it fades underwater in the movie. It's on You Tube. Look for 'He's Caught' by Buddy Fowler and the Fads.