Elvis Movie Guitar Songs – Volume 2

Each guitar lesson is tailored for acoustic players, complete with easy chord diagrams, strumming guidance, and video demos.

Whether you're revisiting the King’s Hollywood years or discovering these tracks for the first time, you’ll find something here to sing and strum along to.

Mirage is from the film Harum Scarum which was released in 1965.

The song itself was never released as a single.

Puppet On A String is from the movie Girl Happy from 1965 where Elvis is walking with Shelly Fabares and ends up back at her hotel room in one scene and on a sailboat in another which ends in a tender kiss.

Shopping Around is a track from the 1960 movie G.I. Blues. Elvis is about to make his moves on a lady at the bar and one of his comrades has the band master request his presence on the stage to sing a song, a so called request from his Col.

Sing You Children is a track from the movie Easy Come Easy Go where Elvis is playing a tambourine on stage.

This was another track that was never released as a single.

Spinout is a track from the 1966 album of the same name in which Elvis also starred.

"Spinout" was written by Ben Weisman and Sid Wayne, and it was released as a single in October 1966. The song reached number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The original working title for the movie was "The Bikers, the Bouncers, and the Bed," but it was later changed to "Spinout."

Elvis actually recorded two different versions of the song "Spinout" for the movie. One version was used in the opening credits, and another was used during the climactic race scene.

According to Priscilla Presley, Elvis considered "Spinout" one of his favorite films. He enjoyed the comedic elements and the opportunity to showcase his driving skills.

The Lady Loves Me is a duet between Elvis and actress Ann-Margret and was featured in the 1964 musical film "Viva Las Vegas" in which they both starred. The song was written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett.

In "Viva Las Vegas," Elvis's character, Lucky Jackson, and Ann-Margret's character, Rusty Martin, perform "The Lady Loves Me" as a playful and comedic duet. The song showcases their chemistry and playful banter on screen.

"The Lady Loves Me" was included on the soundtrack album of the film, and it has become a fan favorite over the years. The song captures the energetic and lighthearted spirit of the movie and remains a memorable musical moment in Elvis's career.

They Remind Me Too Much of You was written by Don Robertson and was featured on the soundtrack album for the 1963 film "It Happened at the World's Fair," in which Elvis starred.

This track showcases Elvis's smooth and emotive vocals. The song expresses feelings of longing and reminiscence as the lyrics reflect on someone who reminds the singer of a lost love. It captures the romantic and melancholic themes often present in Elvis's ballads.

The soundtrack album for "It Happened at the World's Fair" includes several other songs performed by Elvis, such as "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "One Broken Heart for Sale." "They Remind Me Too Much of You" is among the tracks that highlight Elvis's ability to convey heartfelt emotions through his singing.

Tonight's So Right for Love was written by Abner Silver and Sid Wayne and was featured on the soundtrack album for the 1960 film "G.I. Blues," in which Elvis starred.

This song is an upbeat and catchy song that captures the joyful and romantic atmosphere of the film. The track showcases Elvis's smooth vocals and the lively musical style prevalent in many of his songs from the early 1960s.

The soundtrack album for "G.I. Blues" includes other notable tracks such as the title track "G.I. Blues" and "Wooden Heart." "Tonight's So Right for Love" remains a memorable song from the movie and adds to Elvis's extensive discography.

Young and Beautiful was originally written for the 1957 film "Jailhouse Rock" in which Elvis starred. The song was composed by Aaron Schroeder and Abner Silver.

In the film, Elvis performs "Young and Beautiful" during a scene where his character, Vince Everett, records the song in a studio. The song showcases Elvis's smooth vocals and romantic style, fitting well with the film's narrative.

"Young and Beautiful" was included on the "Jailhouse Rock" soundtrack album, which was released in 1957. The song has since become a beloved part of Elvis's catalog and remains a popular track among his fans.