 | |
| Written by | Mae Axton, Tommy Durden, Elvis Presley Stan Freberg (additional dialogue) |
| Date | 1956 |
"Heartbreak Hotel" was one of Elvis Presley's biggest hits. The recording used on Sam and Friends, however, was the Capitol Records parody by Stan Freberg. Freberg does an Elvis impression, asking for a little more echo on his voice and ripping his jeans due to his movements ("Third pair today.")
Sam and Friends airings[]
- January 21, 1959: Moldy Hay and the cast watch Rock 'n' Roll for Young 'n' Ole which features the song.[1]
- January 26, 1960: Teenage idol "Shaking Sam" prepares for his solo, lip syncing to the song.[2]
References[]
- The "Let's Eat" compilation advertisement in The Jim Henson Hour episode "Food" promotes a free copy of "Heartburn Hotel" with every purchase.
Sources[]
- ↑ Shemin, Craig. Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show. p. 331
- ↑ ibid. p. 427