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"A Little Less Conversation" is a
song written by Mac Davis and Billy Strange, originally
performed by Elvis Presley for the 1968 film Live a
Little, Love a Little. The song became a minor hit in
the United States when released as a single with "Almost
in Love" as the A-side. A 2002 remix by Junkie XL of a
later re-recording of the song by Presley became a
worldwide hit, topping the singles charts in nine
countries and was awarded certifications in ten
countries by 2003.
In 2002, the TV special version of "A Little Less
Conversation" remixed by Junkie XL was used for Nike's
2002 FIFA World Cup advertising campaign, titled "Secret
Tournament". A single, credited to "Elvis vs. JXL", was
issued and went on to become a Number 1 hit in over 20
countries.
"A Little Less Conversation" was remixed by Dutch
musician Tom Holkenborg, better known as Junkie XL (alternatively
JXL). The electronic remix featured Elvis with a lower
voice, and added emphasis to the 1968 guitars, horns,
and a funk drum beat. Holkenborg is the first artist
outside the Presley organization to receive
authorization from the Elvis Presley estate to remix an
Elvis Presley song. The electronic version of the song
became a number-one hit in the UK in 2002. The song also
became a top ten hit in upwards of 17 other countries,
reaching number 1 in 13 of them. (wikipedia
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