If I Can Dream

by Elvis Presley, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Overview

Elvis Presley always had a keen taste for schlock so perhaps he would've wanted to record an entire album with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra -- and it's also possible that he'd want to duet with Michael Buble -- but setting aside artistic intention and focus on what If I Can Dream actually is. It's a record assembled from original Elvis vocal tracks and 21st century orchestral accompaniment, which means the creative kick that fueled Presley's music -- he loved to play with his bands, he didn't want them to be mere support -- is absent, but this is a well-constructed production. It's impossible to find the seams between the present and the past and, if the light hits just right, If I Can Dream gives the illusion of a performance. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/30/2015
Label:	Rca
UPC:	0888750849526
Rank:	39813

Tracks

1. Burning Love
2. It's Now or Never [II Volo Mix]
3. Love Me Tender
4. Fever
5. Bridge Over Troubled Water
6. And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind
7. You've Lost That Loving Feeling
8. There's Always Me
9. Can't Help Falling in Love
10. In the Ghetto
11. How Great Thou Art
12. Steamroller Blues
13. An American Trilogy
14. If I Can Dream

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Elvis Presley   Primary Artist
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra   Primary Artist
Tommy Walsh   Trumpet
Dominic Ferris   Piano
Andy Goldsmith   Guitar
Kathy Westmorland   Vocals (Background)
Adam Linsey   Flugelhorn
Henry Slaughter   Organ
Donna Thatcher   Vocals (Background)
Ralph Salmins   Drums
Andy Wood   Soloist,Trombone
Michael Kearsey   Trombone
Richard Cottle   Piano
J.D. Sumner   Vocals (Background)
D.J. Fontana   Drums,Percussion
Don Reedman   Guitar,Keyboards,Percussion
Floyd Cramer   Piano
Paul Spong   Trumpet
Jerry Scheff   Bass
Millie Kirkham   Vocals (Background)
Reggie Young   Guitar
Michael Buble   Featured Artist
Susan Pilkington   Vocals (Background)
John Parricelli   Guitar,Ukulele,Mandolin
Steve Pierce   Bass
Jon Dodson   Vocals (Background)
Nigel Barr   Trombone (Bass)
Rad Robinson   Vocals (Background)
Miriam Grey   Vocals (Background)
Andy Greenwood   Trumpet
Mark Brown   Saxophone
James Graydon   Guitar
Bob Moore   Bass
John Wilkinson   Guitar
David Bishop   Saxophone
Charles Prescott   Vocals (Background)
Martin Williams   Saxophone
Shena Winchester   Vocals (Background)
Adam Goldsmith   Guitar
John Jackson   Director
Mary "Jeannie" Green   Vocals (Background)
Il Volo   Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Alvino Rey   Guitar (Steel)
Andy Caine   Vocals (Background)
The Blossoms   Vocals (Background)
Laurence Cottle   Bass
Trevor Mires   Trombone
The Imperials   Vocals (Background)
Farrell Morris   Percussion,Vibraphone
The Jordanaires   Vocals (Background)
Chip Young   Guitar
James Burton   Guitar
Duane Eddy   Guitar,Featured Artist
Emory Gordy Jr.   Bass
Tom Burleigh   Director
Gene Chrisman   Drums
Dudley Brooks   Celeste
Ronnie Tutt   Drums
Robin Smith   Piano
Scotty Moore   Guitar,Ukulele,Mandolin
Pete Murray   Piano
Nick Patrick   Keyboards,Percussion
Mary Holladay   Vocals (Background)
Miles Bould   Drums,Percussion
Ryan Quigley   Trumpet
The Sweet Inspirations   Vocals (Background)
The Stamps   Vocals (Background)
Howard McGill   Saxophone
Hal Blaine   Drums
Hank Garland   Guitar,Ukulele,Mandolin
Glen D. Hardin   Piano

Technical Credits

Derek Parnell   Assistant Engineer
Walter Earl Brown   Composer
Marisa Jeffries   Project Director
Luigi Salvatore   Composer
Mauro Dirago   Assistant Executive Producer
Hugo Peretti   Composer
Pete Schwier   Engineer
Rob Santos   A&R
Joey Benjamin   Engineer
Phil Spector   Composer
Barry Mann   Composer
Don Reedman   Arranger,Producer,Liner Notes,Executive Producer
Vic Anesini   Mastering
Roger Semon   Art Direction,Photo Research
Neil Diamond   Composer
Paul Bevoir   Design,Artwork
Kirsty Whalley   Digital Editing
Jim Parham   Project Director
George Weiss   Composer
Gordon Davidson   Assistant Engineer
Jochem van der Saag   Mixing,Programming,Sound Design
Priscilla Presley   Liner Notes,Art Direction,Photo Research,Executive Producer
Ian Maclay   Orchestra Manager
Traditional   Composer
Paul Simon   Composer
Simon Hanhart   Engineer
Nick Ingman   Arranger
Steve Sidwell   Arranger,Bass Arrangement,Brass Arrangement
Cynthia Weil   Composer
Eddie Cooley   Composer
Elvis Presley   Composer
Mac Davis   Composer
Don Robertson   Composer
Wally Gold   Composer
Dennis Linde   Composer
David Leonard   Engineer
John Davenport   Composer
Robin Smith   Arranger
Vera Matson   Composer
Peter Cobbin   Mixing,Engineer
Nick Patrick   Arranger,Producer,Liner Notes
Aaron Schroeder   Composer
James Taylor   Composer