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Mac Davis and Billy Strange wrote this for the 1968 Elvis movie Live A Little, Love A Little. The movie was one of Presley's last.

This was a fairly obscure Elvis song until it was remixed and released as a single in 2002. The new version went to #1 in the UK, giving Elvis 18 #1 hits there, the most of any artist. Previously, he was tied with The Beatles at 17.

The remix gained popularity in England when it was used in a Nike World Cup commercial featuring British soccer player Eric Cantona. The remix was done by Dutch DJ Tom Holkenburg, a member of the group Junkie XL. For the remix, the name of the group was changed to JXL because Presley's estate did not welcome the drug reference. This was the first time an Elvis song was allowed to be remixed.

The official title of the remix is "Elvis vs. JXL - A Little Less Conversation." Presley's vocals were left intact.

The remix was released shortly before the 25th anniversary of Elvis' death. Presley died on August 16, 1977. It was added as a "bonus track" to Hits, an album of 30 #1 hits released on the 25th anniversary of his death. The record company was hoping to attract a new generation of Elvis fans the same way The Beatles did when they released their album of #1 hits in 2000. By adding this song, it helped sell a lot of copies to kids who were not familiar with the other 30 songs.

The original version was used in the 2001 remake of the movie Ocean's Eleven, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts.

Elvis' daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, was born the year this was released.

The remix helped introduce Elvis to a younger generation. The memory of Elvis also got a boost when 8 of his songs were used in the Disney movie Lilo And Stitch around the same time.

Former Vermont governor Howard Dean used this as his campaign song when he ran for the Democratic nomination in 2003. His message was that he was a man of action, not words. Another candidate considered the song, but decided it had too much sexual innuendo.

This is used as the theme song to the television show Las Vegas. (thanks, Chrissy - My Left Buttcheek)

Mitt Romney used this as his campaign song when he ran for president of the United States in 2008. According to Romney staffer Alex Burgos, this song "Underscores Governor Romney's promise to bring change to a broken Washington. He believes there needs to be more action to address our nation's challenges, with less talk and partisan bickering."

Comments:

the first time I met Mac Davis , he was working for Nancy Sinatra,I came into her office and he was sitting on the arm of the couch He introduced himself as Mac Davis..I said I like your Elvis songs, particlarly Memories...he said, no that was Scott Davis who wrote the song Memories...he was putting me on!He liked to be kind of a practical joker!
- steve dotstar, los angeles, CA

It was also in Jackass Number 2
- Eric, Milltown, IN

This has always been one of my favorite Elvis songs. By 1968 the movie profits were starting to sag, and Elvis had long been sick of the schlock he had to record for movie soundtracks. This is among a handful of excellent songs released prior to his "comeback" TV special in December. Elvis hadn't had a major hit in several years, and fans failed to notice songs like this, Guitar Man, Big Boss Man, U.S. Male, and Clean Up Your Own Back Yard, although Elvis did return to the C&W charts. The TV special got the world's attention again, and his 1969 Memphis sessions yielded several hits, including Suspicious Minds, In The Ghetto Don't Cry Daddy and Kentucky Rain, although the two of the best tracks of these sessions, Rubberneckin' and Stranger In My Own Hometown were not featured by RCA as singles. If A Little Less Conversation had been released a year or two later, it would have been a top 10 hit for sure. It is much better than Wonder of You or Burning Love!
- Shawn, Aurora, IL

For those of you who are parents...."A Little less Coversation" also features prominently in the kids movie "Lilo and Stitch."
- Adam, Phila, PA

The remix is terrific. Isn't it amazing that it went to #1 in a dozen countries, but was only a minor chart hit in the United States? I think we Americans are too hip for the room, or something.
- Clarke, Pittsburgh, PA

I like this song, it's catchy.
- Suzanne, White rock, Canada

I remember the remix of this song being played a lot on the pop radio stations where i live when it first came out.
- Stefanie, Rock Hill, SC

This song has been done by Two contestents on the Popular show American Idol. Jon Peter Lewis sang it in the Wild Card Round in Season 3 and Chris Daughtry sang it on Elvis Week in Season 5.
- Jolie, Rockford, IL

Elvis sounds like the King of Mumbling in this song
- Billy, Boston, MA

The song was also intended to be used in the 68 comeback special and that´s the version that they remixed but it was cut out but now you can buy the entire collection with all the deleted songs and that´s one of the songs.
- Sigurbjörn, Keflav�k, Iceland

"A Little Less Conversation" was used in the dance scene on "Everybody Loves Raymond" at Robert and Amie's wedding. They did a very cool and funny dance to this song.
- Tom, Niles, MI

"A Little Less Conversation" was first released on RCA Victor 45 RPM single 47-9610, with "Almost In Love" on its "B" side, reaching #69 in late 1968. One of Elvis' obscure releases, until its inclusion in the soundtracks of "Ocean's Eleven" (2001) and "Bruce Almighty" (2003) The 2002 remix (also used in Bruce Almighty) reached #1 in England, #50 in the U.S.. It also happened to precede "If I Can Dream", which marked the end of his fading soundtrack era and the beginning of his late 60's comeback.
- Rick, San Juan, United States

This song sound ssort of like "Daddy wasnt there' By Mike Myers in the 3rd Austin Powers installment.
- kevin, Canada, Canada

1, Eric Cantona was French 2, Tom Holkenburg isn't a member of "the band" Junkie XL... He IS Junkie XL, that's his alter ego
- Luke, Manchester, England

A Little Less Conversation is now being used as an intro to the new television series with James Caan called VEGAS. Seems appropro for a Vegas show.
- Carolyn, Polk City, FL

The remix is FANTASTIC, best thing Elvis has ever done !!
- Mark, Hexham, England

Yes, that's right, Eric Cantona was a GREAT Footballer ( or as you folks may say, a soccer player ). A talented player, with a troubled reputation, who played for many clubs in France and England, before signing for Manchester United. He became the catalyst for great things for the team, and emerged as a charismatic person, who, by and large, kept himself to himself. Apart from his super skills, he is reknowned for leaping into the crowd and Kung Fu kicking an opposing fan, who was being verbally abusive towards him. He got banned for 8 months !! Any how, it's a terrific series of commercials made all the better for an excellent mix, and powerful vocal performance from Elvis.
- stuart, essex, England

oooooh. eric cantona, yes, he sounds british doesn't he? well, i forgive you, the american public for mistaking france for england. vive le difference...
- tim, whitchurch, hants, England