Elvis Presley with New Zealand Māori wahine, at the Polynesian Cultural Centre on Oahu, Hawaii, after the filming of Paradise, Hawaiian Style in 1966. Photo: Supplied
How did Elvis Presley influence New Zealand music? In this Kings Birthday special Blue Smoke pays tribute to the King of Rock & Roll. Chris Bourke introduces interpretations of songs recorded by Elvis, and original songs which he inspired.
Written, presented, and produced by Chris Bourke; engineered by Marc Chesterman
More to explore:
- Al Hunter profile on AudioCulture
- Frankie Stevens profile on AudioCulture
- Blue Smoke: Johnny Devlin
- Ray Columbus Discovers America
Music Featured:
Artist: Johnny Devlin
Song: Rock With the Devils
Composer: Johnny Devlin
Album: How Would Ya Be
Label: Ode
Artist: Al Hunter
Song: In the Hall of the Memphis King
Composer: Baysting-Hunter
Album: Cold Hard Winter
Label: Pagan
Artist: Q-Tees
Song: All Shook Up
Composer: Otis Blackwell
Album: Early Rock & Roll from New Zealand vol 9 & 10
Label: Collector
Artist: Eddie Howell
Song: Stuck On You
Composer: Schroeder-McFarland
Album: Early Rock & Roll from New Zealand vol 7 & 8
Label: Collector
Artist: The Action
Song: Hound Dog
Composer: Leiber-Stoller
45rpm Single
Label: Zodiac
Artist: Robert Gennari
Song: Mean Woman Blues
Composer: Claude Demetrius
Album: Robert Gennari Sings
Label: RCA Victor NZ
Artist: Maria Dallas
Song: Ambush
Composer: Bobby & Dude Brown
Album: Maria Dallas in Nashville
Label: Viking
Artist: Peter Lewis & the Tri-Sonic Beat
Song: Four City Rock
Composer: Jaxon-Nehoneho
Album: Early Rock & Roll from New Zealand vol 7 & 8
Label: Collector
Artist: Jay Epae
Song: 15 Girl Friends
Composer: Jay Epae
Album: Hold On Tight!
Label: Viking
Artist: Robbie Ratana
Song: Viva Las Vegas
Composer: Pomus-Shuman
Album: Nga Matua: When the Haka Became Boogie’s Greatest Bits vol 1
Label: Tangata
Artist: Frankie Stevens
Song: Can’t Help Falling in Love
Composer: Peretti-Creatore-Weise
Album: Peppermint Twist
Label: RCA NZ
Artist: Leo De Castro’s Babylon
Song: Suspicious Minds
Composer: Mark James
45rpm Single
Label: WEA Australia
Artist: Hi-Marks
Song: Little Sister
Composer: Pomus-Shuman
Album: Magic Touch
Label: K-Tel
Artist: John Rowles
Song: If I Only Had Time
Composer: Fugain-Delanoë-Fishman
Album: If I Only Had Time: the Anthology
Label: Universal NZ
Artist: Dalvanius
Song: Hei Konei Ra
Composer: Prime-Pēwhairangi
Album: A Man of Passion
Label: Jayrem
Artist: Prince Tui Teka
Song: E Ipo
Composer: Teka-Pēwhairangi
Album: The Man … The Legend
Label: Sony BMG NZ
Artist: Blessed Relief
Song: Call Me Elvis
Composer: Dasent-Backhouse
Album: Design for Living
Label: Armchair
