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Rubberneckin'

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Words & Music: Dory Jones/ Bunny Warren
Stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
If your rubberneckin' baby well that's all right with me
Stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
It's called rubberneckin' baby but that's all right with me
Some people say I'm wasting time yeh, but they don't really know
I like what I see I see what I like yeh, it gives me such a glow

First thing in the morning, last thing at night
I look, stare everywhere and see everything inside
Stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
If your rubberneckin' baby well that's all right with me
Stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
It's called rubberneckin' baby but that's all right with me
Some people say I'm wasting time yeh, but they don't really know
I like what I see I see what I like yeh, it gives me such a glow

Sittin' on the back porch all by myself
Along came Mary Jane with somebody else
Well, stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
It's called rubberneckin' baby but that's all right with me

Some people say I'm wasting time yeh, but I don't really care
I like what I see, I see what I like yeh, it gives me such a glow

Sittin' on the back porch all by myself
Along came Mary Jane with somebody else
Well, stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
It's called rubberneckin' baby but that's all right with me
Stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
Stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
Stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
Stop
Recorded: 1969/01/20, first released on single
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Deano1 (profile/ contact) wrote on Jan 7, 2012report abuse
This has always been one of my favorites. A hard driving rocker that was vastly superior to "Don't Cry Daddy" (the A-side of the single). If RCA had pushed this song instead of DCD I wonder if it would have meant more rock singles from Elvis instead of the string of ballads that followed. After this single release only "Patch It Up" bridged the gap until "Burning Love" three years later. I love most of the ballads, but as this song proved Elvis could still rock better than anyone with the right material.
marty (profile/ contact) wrote on Jan 6, 2012report abuse
Not one of my favourites from the '69 sessions but one of the better 'movie' songs mainly because it wasn't recorded as part of the soundtrack! I do not like the idea of remixes and this one failed to repeat the success of ALLC. One of the other remixes considered back then I thought was much better. Unfortunately I have since lost the file and cannot find it anywhere! Anyone has any ideas?
emjel (profile/ contact) wrote on Jan 6, 2012report abuse
Although song is okay, I was never happy with the slight echo or overpowering backing vocals. Wouldn't think it came from same Memphis '69 sessions.
old shep (profile/ contact) wrote on Jan 6, 2012report abuse
A good movie song although I was never keen on the movie itself.A Little Less Conversation is having a new lease of life on a UK TV ad, so maybe this remix will follow suit?
GEORGE (GK) (profile/ contact) wrote on Jan 6, 2012report abuse
I always liked this song, from the Memphis sessions. Loved the song, in the movie, and so enjoyed the Live versions, in Vegas. Loved the remix ! I wish RCA would continue to remixing Elvis songs. There are so many less known songs, to be remixed and brought to a new audience.
Steve V (profile/ contact) wrote on Jan 6, 2012report abuse
A very good song which I thought was better than the syrupy A-side. Would have made a great A side single, a very hip song/lyrics for 1969, sort of like Cecelia from S&G. Missed chance. How can anyone not like the beat here?
Monster (profile/ contact) wrote on Jan 6, 2012report abuse
Never been much of a fan o this one, a low point of the 69 sessions I think. I was very surprised that it was chosen as the follow up remix to ALLC.
jimsayshello (profile/ contact) wrote on Jan 6, 2012report abuse
Have always loved it... from my favourite Elvis period. The remix didn't add much though... in fact I think there were a few remixes made before the Oakenford one was selected and I remember a really stripped back version which was magnificent... wish I could find it again!
dgirl (profile/ contact) wrote on Aug 1, 2009report abuse
I like it. Could have been an A-side for sure and used to promote Change OF Habit. The remix is not as good as ALLC, but its not all bad. Recorded in Memphis, its a good rocking number that Elvis even did live in 1969. Should have had radio airplay back in the day.

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