How A Remix of Elvis Presley Became A Worldwide Hit - A Little Less Conversation

Here’s how a remix of a lesser-known song by Elvis Presley became an international hit. In 1968, Elvis Presley recorded "A Little Less Conversation" for his 28th feature film. The single only peaked at number 69 in the US and failed to chart in the UK. Over 30 years later, Nike was producing an ad for the 2002 World Cup and needed a song. “Ocean's Eleven” was in theaters where members of Nike's ad agency heard the track and got the idea to use it for their commercial. The cost? $200,000 - down from the initial quote of $1.5 million. Nike then hired Dutch musician Tom Holkenborg, also known as Junkie XL, to produce a remix. But what version did he use? In 1968, Elvis had recorded 16 takes of the song. With take 2 not being released until 30 years later. It would be this version that is heard in "Ocean's Eleven," was remixed by Holkenborg, and at the request of the Presley estate, released under the name JXL, presumably to keep the word “junkie” from appearing on the release.

Featuring "A Little Less Conversation" by Elvis Presley remixed by Tom Holkenborg / Junkie XL / JXL.

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[Stargazer]

Yep, this remix was HUGE here in the UK because it was used in our football sponsorship adverts. The track entered the charts at #1!.💯😊 🇬🇧

[stoffer]

This song was my moms ringtone around 2005-2006 and TO THIS DAY I still have the knee jerk reaction of “mom’s phone is ringing” the second it starts playing. Such a banger.

[kuriburger]

Oh man this was so popular here in the UK, still gets everyone up at a party

[Deffected]

That Nike ad was goated back in the day

[carljansen]

The JXL touch was nice, fair play to the estate 🙏🏻

[davidlowe]

great, Elvis is alive 30 years later with his take 2, he is so relatable even today

[StarkIller-dfgw]

Love that song & it still rocks. So glad it became a hit again. Elvis has alot of cool tracks that if remixed would also be huge today!

[liillokkaa]

Junkie XL is such a legend, a huge part of the 2000’s, from movies to video games.

[coastaku]

To me, this remix is THE Las Vegas anthem! I can't think of the strip, the casinos, the lights, without thinking of that looped guitar, just like how I can't listen to this song without thinking of Vegas

[dublin_barman]

As an Elvis Fan... it was, and still is a Great Re-Mix

[Sixx_VT]

Poor Junkie, he deserves more credit. My first exposure to him was in Sims 2 when he remixed the theme song for an expansion.

[huhwhat]

That commercial was something I pirated in high school, yes a commercial, and watched over and over again. Still holds up today, and very well synced with choreography and music.

[DanielK-wndl]

The TV show Las Vegas(2003-2008) used one of Elvis' versions of the song as their theme song.

[andygibbygibson]

He did this AND the Mad Max: Fury Road score? That's some range, man!

[DDRhappiness]

I grew up watching Oceans Eleven all the time
It was my brother's fav movie and I heard this song at least once a day
It's catchy and I love it

[linkash]

Yeah, that ad comes to mind immediately when I hear the song

[brendanayres]

It's a great song, and a great re-mix.

[Jeffler]

Oceans 11 is got to be one of the coolest films ever mare

[dannydorito]

Breaks my heart knowing there’s elvis tapes I will likely never hear

[LuciferSatan-xscr]

A Little Less Conversation was also used as the theme song for the TV series "Las Vegas" (2003 - 2008).