In an exclusive interview, Mike Stoller, the songwriter behind Elvis Presley’s iconic hit ‘Jailhouse Rock,’ shared his favorite memory of working with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, highlighting Presley’s discipline and drive in the recording studio.
Mike Stoller, one half of the influential songwriting and producing partnership with the late Jerry Leiber, helped craft some of Presley’s most memorable recordings, including 1957’s “Jailhouse Rock” and 1952’s “Hound Dog.”
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In February, Mike Stoller attended the Los Angeles premiere of EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Director Baz Luhrmann, John Stamos, Austin Butler, Bob Odenkirk, Tallulah Willis and Scout Willis were also present
During the event, the 92-year-old songwriter and producer talked to PEOPLE about his favorite memory of working with Elvis Presley
Stoller revealed that one of his favorite memories with Presley comes from the recording session for “Jailhouse Rock.” In April 1957, he and Leiber stepped in to guide the session and quickly found their rhythm with the King of Rock ’n’ Roll.
“We were working on ‘Jailhouse Rock’ and we got it going and we got to take nine,” Stoller recalls. “At take nine, we said, ‘Oh, Elvis, absolutely.’ He said, ‘No, no. I can do it better.’ We got up to take 38 or something. He said, ‘Well, let me hear that take you guys liked.’ We played take nine and he said, ‘You’re right. That’s a good one.’ “
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