When reviewing or even thinking about Girls Girls Girls, “Song Of The Shrimp” must be mentioned. Listening to the song on the album does not do it justice. This song must be seen in the movie to be appreciated. Who else but Elvis would sing a song about luring a shrimp into a pot of gumbo and make it interesting. He makes the listener want to jump into the net with the aforementioned shrimp. I don’t know if this performance was great but it sure was memorable.
Girls Girls Girls finds Elvis seemingly engaged, looking trim, and appearing happy. While this may not be a great film or a particularly memorable soundtrack, it is still talked about and purchased more than 40 years after its release. Not many films or albums have enjoyed such longevity.
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1 - Tim Jarrett
It may not have been one of the King's finest songs, but "We're Coming in Loaded" is a great party song. Leon Berman, a DJ at KEXP in Seattle, plays it every night just before the closer of his rockabilly show.
2 - Tim Jarrett
Er, should have read "every Friday night."