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Encyclopedia > Speedway (film)
Speedway
Directed by Norman Taurog
Robert Goodstein (Ass't)
Produced by Douglas Laurence
Written by Phillip Shuke
Starring Elvis Presley
Nancy Sinatra
Bill Bixby
Music by Jeff Alexander
Cinematography Joseph Ruttenberg
Editing by Richard W. Farrell
Distributed by MGM
Release date(s) April 15, 1968
Running time 94 min.
Language English
IMDb profile

Speedway is a 1968 action film starring Elvis Presley as a racecar driver. Parts of the film were shot at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina and features the guest appearances of several of the top NASCAR drivers of the day. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Norman Taurog, (February 23, 1899 - April 7, 1981) was an American film director born in Chicago, Illinois. ... Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), often known simply as Elvis and also called The King of Rock n Roll or simply The King, was an American singer, musician and actor. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Jeff Alexander (born Myer Goodhue Alexander, July 2, 1910, Seattle, Washington; died December 23, 1989, Whidbey Island, Washington) was an American composer of film scores and scores for radio and television programs. ... Joseph Ruttenberg (July 4, 1889 - May 1, 1983) was a photojournalist and Academy Award-winning cinematographer. ... MGM logo Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer or MGM, is a large media company, involved primarily in the production and distribution of cinema and television programs. ... is the 105th day of the year (106th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1968 Gregorian calendar. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... The year 1968 in film involved some significant events. ... Look up Action film in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), often known simply as Elvis and also called The King of Rock n Roll or simply The King, was an American singer, musician and actor. ... Auto racing (also known as automobile racing or autosport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ... Lowes Motor Speedway (formerly Charlotte Motor Speedway) is a speedway in Concord, North Carolina, north of Charlotte. ... Concord is a city located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, a suburb of Charlotte. ... Jeff Burton (99), Elliott Sadler (38), Ricky Rudd (21), Dale Jarrett (88), Sterling Marlin (40), Jimmie Johnson (48), and Casey Mears (41) practice for the 2004 Daytona 500 The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ...

Contents

The Cast

 Sharon Garrett ... Go-Go Dancer Karen Hamilton ... Willa Barbro Hedström ... 2nd Waitress Morgan Hill ... 2nd Assistant Charlie Hodge ... Guitarist 
 William Keene ... Taxpayer (uncredited) S. John Launer ... Mayor Fiergol (uncredited) 
 John McDonnell ... Lori's Bridegroom (uncredited) Jamie Michaels ... 5th Waitress (uncredited) Sally Mills ... 1st Waitress (uncredited) Burt Mustin ... Janitor at Coffee Shop (uncredited) Kathy Nelson ... 4th Waitress (uncredited) Hal Riddle ... 1st Assistant (uncredited) Rita Rogers ... Bit Girl (uncredited) Dianne Stanley ... 3rd Waitress (uncredited) Robert Stevenson ... Mr. Tillman (uncredited) Claude Stroud ... Drunk (uncredited) Sheryl Ullman ... 6th Waitress (uncredited) 

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), often known simply as Elvis and also called The King of Rock n Roll or simply The King, was an American singer, musician and actor. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Gale Gordon (February 20, 1906 – June 30, 1995) was an American character actor. ... William Schallert (born July 6, 1922 in Los Angeles, California), is a very tall actor who has appeared in many movies and television series such as The Smurfs, Gunsmoke, and Get Smart. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Michele Newman is an English television presenter. ... For other persons named Courtney Brown, see Courtney Brown (disambiguation). ... Dana Brown, son of Bruce Brown is a surfer and a filmmaker. ... Carl Ballantine, is an American actor, magician and comic. ... Chris West (born 1954), British writer. ... Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is an American former NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver. ... Elzie Wylie Buddy Baker, Jr. ... William Caleb Cale Yarborough (born March 27, 1939 in Timmonsville, South Carolina, near the Famous Darlington Raceway), is a former NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver and was one of the series engaging personalities. ... Dick Hutcherson (born November 30, 1931) is an American businessman and a former racecar driver. ... DeWayne Louis Lund (November 14, 1929-August 17, 1975), affectionally known as Tiny due to his rather large and imposing size, was born in Harlan, Iowa, and started racing at a young age - first motorcycles, then trying his hand at sprints and midgets. ... Bob Harris could refer to: Bob Harris, a BBC radio presenter. ... Charlotte Stewart (born 27 February 1941 in Yuba City, California, USA) is an American film and television actress. ... Barbie Griffin is the stage name for Michelle McCurry, a female nude model. ... Robert Sallee James (17 July 1818 - 18 August 1850) was a pastor and father of four children including the James outlaws. ... George Cisar can refer to: George Cisar (born 1912), a former MLB player for the Brooklyn Dodgers George Cisar (1912-1979), a character actor (George Cisar at the Internet Movie Database) Category: ...

Soundtrack

Speedway (May 1, 1968)
Soundtrack by Elvis Presley
Released May 1, 1968
Elvis Presley chronology
Elvis' Gold Records Volume 4 (1968) Speedway (1968) NBC-TV Special (1968)

The soundtrack songs were recorded at MGM Studios in Culver City, California in June of 1967. Included is Nancy Sinatra's rendition of "Your Groovy Self" and her duet with Presley, "There Ain't Nothing Like A Song", the only time a non-Elvis track was allowed on one of his soundtrack albums (see Viva Las Vegas). The music album was released in June of 1968 to coincide with the motion picture. This was the last Presley film to have a full soundtrack album (not counting the later Elvis: That's the Way it Is concert film). The soundtrack LP was also the last Presley album to be released in stereo and mono. The extremely rare mono album (LPM-3989) can fetch four figures in excellent condition and has become a sought-after item among die-hard Elvis collectors. In film formats, the soundtrack is the physical area of the film which records the synchronized sound. ... Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), often known simply as Elvis and also called The King of Rock n Roll or simply The King, was an American singer, musician and actor. ... is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1968 Gregorian calendar. ... Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), often known simply as Elvis and also called The King of Rock n Roll or simply The King, was an American singer, musician and actor. ... Elvis Gold Records Volume 4 was a 1968 compilation of Elvis Presleys early 1960s hits. ... This is the soundtrack to Elvis 1968 Comeback Special. The material from the special has since been released in more complete and expansive forms. ... In film formats, the soundtrack is the physical area of the film which records the synchronized sound. ... MGM logo Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer or MGM, is a large media company, involved primarily in the production and distribution of cinema and television programs. ... Motto: The Heart of Screenland Location of Culver City in California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1917-09-07 [2] Government  - City Manager Jerry Fulwood [1] Area  - City  5. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Viva Las Vegas (1964) is an American romantic musical motion picture co-starring American singers Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret. ... An album (from Latin albus white, blank, relating to a blank book in which something can be inserted) is a packaged collection of related things. ...


Recording musicians

This article includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Hilmer J. Timbrell (born January 15, 1917 – May 7, 1992) was a Canadian-born session musician and master guitarist. ... Donald D. Owens (born 1926) is a minister and emeritus general superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene. ... Thomas J. Tedesco (July 3, 1930 – November 10, 1997) was an American master session musician and renowned jazz fusion and bebop guitarist. ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Bob Moore Bob Loyce Moore (born November 30, 1932 in Nashville, Tennessee), is an American session musician, orchestra leader, and legendary bassist. ... Hal Blaine (b. ... Boots Randolph performing live in March of 2000. ... Back cover Featuring a letter from Suzy Creamcheese Freak Out!, released June 27, 1966 on Verve Records, is the debut album of The Mothers of Invention, led by Frank Zappa. ... Back cover Featuring a letter from Suzy Creamcheese Freak Out!, released June 27, 1966 on Verve Records, is the debut album of The Mothers of Invention, led by Frank Zappa. ... Oliver Mitchell was born 14 March 1917 at Los Angeles, California. ...

Tracks (songwriter)

Side 1:

  1. Speedway - (Mel Glazer & Stephen Schlaks)
  2. There Ain't Nothing Like A Song - (Joy Byers & William Johnston)
  3. Your Time Hasn't Come Yet Baby - (Bobby Hirschorn & Tom Kasha)
  4. Who Are You (Who Am I) - (Ben Weisman & Sid Wayne)
  5. He's Your Uncle Not Your Dad - (Ben Weisman & Sid Wayne)
  6. Let Yourself Go - (Joy Byers)

Side 2: William Bill Johnston was an American male tennis player. ... Ben Weisman (November 16, 1921—May 20, 2007) was an American composer and pianist best known for having written many of the songs associated with Elvis Presley. ... Sid Wayne was a 50s song writer, lyricist and composer who wrote a number of well-known songs. ...

  1. Your Groovy Self - (Lee Hazlewood)
  2. Five Sleepy Heads - (Sid Tepper & Roy C. Bennett)
  3. Western Union - (Sid Tepper - Roy C. Bennett)
  4. Mine - (Sid Tepper - Roy C. Bennett)
  5. Going Home - (Joy Byers)
  6. Suppose - (Sylvia Dee & George Goehring)

Lee Hazlewood (9 July 1929 â€“ 4 August 2007) was an American country singer, songwriter, and record producer, most widely known for his work with Nancy Sinatra in the sixties and with Duane Eddy during the late fifties and early sixties, co-writer with Eddy on hits such as Boss Guitar... Sid Tepper was an American songwriter, best known for his collaborations with Roy C. Bennett, which spanwed several hits for Elvis Presley. ... Bennett & Tepper Roy C. Bennett (born August 12, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American songwriter. ... Sylvia Dee (born October 22, 1914 in Little Rock, Arkansas is an American songwriter best known for penning Too Young, a hit for Nat King Cole and The End of the World (song) a hit for Skeeter Davis. ...

See also


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