Elvis_ Scenes from Fun in Acapulco | Presley's family

In 1963, Elvis Presley recorded the song “Marguerita” for his film Fun in Acapulco. The recording session took place on January 22 at Radio Recorders studio in Hollywood. The track features Elvis’s vocals accompanied by musicians including guitarists Barney Kessel and Scotty Moore, bassist Ray Siegel, and drummers D.J. Fontana and Hal Blaine. Backing vocals were provided by The Jordanaires and The Amigos. The song was included in the film’s soundtrack, which was released in November 1963. | Hist

On This Day in Elvis History – November 27, 1963 ELVIS PRESLEY’s colorful tropical adventure “Fun in Acapulco” premiered across North America on this date. Co-starring the stunning Ursula Andress, the film tapped into Elvis’ trademark mix of music, romance, and lighthearted escapism — all set against the backdrop of sunny Mexico. While many exterior shots were filmed on location in Acapulco, Elvis himself never actually appeared there. Due to security concerns and scheduling constraints, every o