Verdict
The single offers two solid movie tunes, but cannot compete with Elvis' previous one. Neither the songs, nor the performances or the audio mix are at the same level.
(C) RCA Records
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In September 1966 RCA Victor released "Spinout" / "All That I Am" to promote Elvis' forthcoming soundtrack album and the accordant movie. On October 8th "Spinout" entered the "Hot 100" at number 78, was listed for seven weeks and peaked at number 40. On the same day "All That I Am" entered the "Hot 100" as well as the "Easy Listening Chart". On the "Hot 100" it climbed from number 82 to number 41 and stayed for eight weeks. On the "Easy Listening Chart" the ballad had a run of 11 weeks and peaked at number 9. Worldwide "Spinout" / "All That I Am" sold 1.4 million copies, which equals 210 million paid streams. Today both tracks are more or less ignored. While "All That I Am" allocates barely 800,000 streams, "Spinout" even clocks in at half the amount.
Because of the king's weight loss RCA Victor now used current pictures of the star again. Of course the new album was also mentioned, as well as the movie.
The single cannot be found on the streaming platforms, but the tracks are available on the album "Spinout" (1966).
Spinout
The writers, Sid Wayne, Ben Wisman and Dolores Fuller, compare a releationship to a car race and advice to spin out (escape). The king recorded "Spinout" on February 17, 1966 and needed five takes to archive a satisfactory result. To give the by now outdated movie tunes a modern touch, once again an organ (one of the hot instruments of the 1960s) was added.
All That I AmElvis needed five takes to record the ballad by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennet on February 17, 1966. On July 14th further instruments were recorded at the MGM Soundstage in Hollywood/California. This session was produced by George Stoll and engineered by Aaron Rochin and Lyle Burbridge. To me "All That I Am" is solid easy listening.
The single offers two solid movie tunes, but cannot compete with Elvis' previous one. Neither the songs, nor the performances or the audio mix are at the same level.
(C) RCA Records