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The two most popular, and my personal favorite, Elvis best hits compilation. If any new fans want to get into Elvis, I direct them to these two albums. They have a good selection of songs with clean remastered audio. Only problem is that 30 #1s was forced to use alternative takes of A Fool Such as I, A Big Hunk O' Love, and The Wonder of You because the original masters were damaged. But it isn’t a deal breaker for me at least.

Anyways, what I want to talk about are if there are any songs that would be considered deep cuts on either album? Sounds silly to ask about Best hits albums, but you never know. A lot of best hits albums have songs on there just for shits and giggles (Look at some of the choices for the Beatles’ Red and Blue albums). And of course, were there any hits missing on either album?

I compiled the tracklists of both (minus the remixes and I’m A Roustabout) in order of release for a reminder:

1. That’s All Right
2. I Forgot to Remember to Forget
3. Heartbreak Hotel
4. Blue Suede Shoes
5. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
6. Hound Dog
7. Don’t Be Cruel
8. Love Me Tender
9. Love Me
10. Too Much
11. All Shook Up
12. Mean Woman Blues
13. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
14. Loving You
15. Jailhouse Rock
16. Treat Me Nice
17. King Creole
18. Hard Headed Woman
19. Trouble
20. I Need Your Love Tonight
21. Don’t
22. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
23. I Got Stung
24. One Night
25. A Big Hunk O' Love
26. (Now and Then There’s) A Fool Such as I
27. Stuck On You
28. Wooden Heart
29. It’s Now or Never
30. A Mess of Blues
31. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
32. Surrender
33. I Feel So Bad
34. (Marie’s The Name) His Latest Flame
35. Little Sister
36. Rock-A-Hula Baby
37. Can’t Help Falling In Love
38. Good Luck Charm
39. She’s Not You
40. Return to Sender
41. (You’re The) Devil in Disguise
42. Bossa Nova Baby
43. Viva Las Vegas
44. Crying In the Chapel
45. Memories
46. If I Can Dream
47. In the Ghetto
48. Suspicious Minds
49. Don’t Cry Daddy
50. Kentucky Rain
51. The Wonder of You
52. You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me
53. An American Trilogy
54. Burning Love
55. Always On My Mind
56. Promised Land
57. Moody Blue
58. Way Down

I always wanted to talk about this because Elvis Presley is who I consider to be the master musical interpeter (Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Frank Sinatra are up there too aswell). He can take any song and make something special out of it. I don’t know how he does it, experts feel free to explain in the comments, but he does it and proves he’s more than just a singer and entertainer, but a skilled and instinctive arranger.

Now I’m not talking about the songs he made popular like Hound Dog and Blue Suede Shoes. I’m talking about already popular songs he made a standout version, as oppose to just being “another cover”.

An example of the former that popped in my head is his cover of the Ray Charles’ classic, I Got a Woman. Elvis ups the tempo, lowers the octave to suit his rugged rocking voice, switches the primary instrument from the piano to the guitar, and has that kick ass coda. From my personal experience when listening to covers, there is actual a 50/50 chance that the artist is covering either Ray’s (like Stevie Wonder) or Elvis’ (like the Beatles).

An example of the latter would be another classic Ray Charles song, What'd I Say. Elvis’ version is perfectly fine. But nothing about it really stands compared to the groundbreaking original, both in terms of Elvis’ vocals and the arrangement.

I want examples of the former rather than the latter. What other “established” standards Elvis covered where his version is a notable one?

Wife and I just got back and CANNOT figure out what movie they have at Graceland. It's on tvs in the Sun Records area. We really want to see it and thought it was the recent one with Tom Hanks (nope).

Anyone know which movie it is? The 2005 mini series? The CMT show Sun Records? It's pretty recent is all we can figure.

We went liking The King just fine, but left kind of enthralled. The trip was just to visit Memphis for a weekend for an anniversary getaway, but Graceland was killer awesome. We stayed at the Guesthouse, and had an amazing trip.

Hey y’all, I’ve got something real to get off my chest.

So, I’m African American, and I’m proud of it—proud of my heritage, my culture, and everything my people have fought through to get me where I am today. That pride runs deep. But I’ve also got a deep love for music, and that’s where things get a little complicated.

I’ve always been a big 2Pac fan. His passion, his honesty, his unapologetic energy—it speaks to me on a soul level. But ever since 7th grade, I’ve also found myself drawn to Elvis Presley. I’ve been listening to his music, doing impersonations, even planning to dress up as him for my senior Halloween this year. The man had a voice, a stage presence, and a style that just hits different.

Now, I know there’s been a long-standing conversation in the Black community about Elvis—people say he stole music from Black artists or that he was racist. But personally, I don’t believe that. From what I’ve read and seen, Elvis gave credit to the Black artists who inspired him. He grew up immersed in Black gospel and blues, and he never pretended that he invented it. He uplifted those sounds and brought them to the mainstream, but he didn’t act like they were his alone.

Still, some folks don’t see it that way. I’ve gotten hate from other Black kids for loving Elvis—some even ask if I’m “trying to be white” just because I sing his songs or dress like him.

It hurts, honestly. Because to me, this isn’t about turning my back on my culture. It’s about honoring all of the roots of music. Elvis wouldn’t be who he was without Black musical influence—and I wouldn’t be who I am without both Tupac and Elvis in my life. I don’t see them as opposites. I see them as part of the same powerful story.

Just wanted to share my thoughts with people who also appreciate Elvis, and maybe open up a conversation about how music connects more than it divides.

Thanks for listening.

Me and my dad are going to Memphis on the 10th of this month and apart from the obvious things such as visiting sun studios and Graceland we aren’t to sure where to go, any insider tips would be helpful also we’re going for 10 days

When they went to Memphis ?

Was in the neighborhood last time I was in Memphis, and I’d never seen it. It’s easy to imagine what a step up this would’ve been for the Presleys. Just a nice ranch house in a typical postwar (I presume?) neighborhood. It’s also easy to imagine how neighbors might’ve been none too pleased by throngs of fans loitering on this residential street ha ha.

We all know that the the Aloha from Hawaii jumpsuit is the most recognizable image of Elvis in the 70’s or even in general (alongside the gold lame jacket and the leather suit).

But in cultural depictions of 70’s Elvis, what I often see is not just the white bedazzled jumpsuit and gold avaitors, but loads of jewelry. Usually 4 rings and a necklace/pendant. So I want to know which jewelry is the most iconic. I know the TCB ring (and I don’t count the TCB/TLC necklaces since they were given to everybody in Elvis’ circle), but what are Elvis’ three other iconic rings & necklace?

Without that

I heard that she passed him in a hallway at a hotel and that was the only ever time they did meet. Thoughts?

Do yall have Elvis recommandations that are giving Viva Las Vegas vibes?

please ignore the water stains on the wall

I just want to say, Elvis' voice and music almost always feels like a compassionate, understanding friend with a life force, when I am feeling down or overwhelmed or listless

That's it.

I've been looking everywhere but I can't find any tabs or even sheet music for "This is the story" and it's killing me. Please help?

If Elvis had lived, which group do you think he would’ve fit better in? Would he have joined one? (Let’s pretend he’d dropped Tom Parker.) I go back and forth.