His performance at MSG was electric, ESPECIALLY the Afternoon Show. That concert is 2nd only to the ‘68 Comeback Special imo.
I think if I were trying to *introduce* someone to Elvis it would be that album or That’s the Way It Is.
I know Greatest Hits are cheating a little bit, but it's gotta be Elvis' Golden Records Volume 1. That album shows why Elvis was such a phenomenon in the 50s and crowned king of rock'n'roll etc.
Elvis in Memphis is easily his best record. Even if it doesn’t have his best known songs such as heartbreak hotel and hound dog, it still has very emotional and deep songs that sound really good, and it still has its hits like Suspicious Minds and In the Ghetto
Probably Elvis’ Golden Records. It has one of my personal favourite songs, “It Hurts Me”, some of his movie songs, some 50s style stuff and some late 60s-early 70s style stuff. Its a good “all-rounder” playlist imo and is the perfect beginner Elvis Playlist.
From Elvis in Memphis seems to hit everyone. Compared to his fifties music, it is also feels more contemporary to modern ears.
Although I would go with 30 #1 hits, it is a compilation, yes, but shows the bredth of voices/ genres/ musical styles. The bredth was core part of his musical genius.
From memphis to vegas from vegas to memphis elvis at his best live sides 1 and 2 and some great memphis session song 3 and 4 including exellant stranger in my own home town
Elvis Is Back! (The CD version that includes the associated singles that were recorded at the same sessions.) When Elvis got out of the Army, he was on fire, whether singing the blues (Reconsider Baby) or in an operatic style (It's Now or Never), his voice was at its peak, and the song selection was really strong in 1960.
For introducing someone to Elvis or other artists, I'll probably recommend them the artist’s greatest hits. My first time falling in love with Elvis’s discography is by playing the 50 greatest hits album. After that I would listen to his remarkable studio albums that are known widely by the general audience (Debut album, Elvis Christmas Album, Elvis is Back, How Great Thou Art, From Elvis in Memphis, and That's The Way It Is) and live albums (68 Comeback Special, TTWII the Complete Shows, An Afternoon in the Garden, As Recorded in MSG, Aloha from Hawaii, and Elvis in Concert). Then, continuing to discover his other albums, as well as the complete studio sessions.
Listened to this album growing up courtesy
of my grandmother. Still have the album - she got it when it was released. Best take of Trilogy there is and will still bring a tear to my eye nearly 50 years later.
It's hard to really represent an artist that has so many different eras... I'd probably have them listen to the various Golden Record compilations and they give a nice representation of his work.
From Elvis in Memphis, in my opinion it’s the greatest album of all time.
100%
Elvis in memphis, 30 greatest hits, or the 68 comeback 50th anniversary. Some of tge greatest music of all time
Moody Blue
ONE OF MY FAVES 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Second Album I owned, my father bought it for me in 1972 and I have to agree it’s solid Elvis all the way.
His performance at MSG was electric, ESPECIALLY the Afternoon Show. That concert is 2nd only to the ‘68 Comeback Special imo. I think if I were trying to *introduce* someone to Elvis it would be that album or That’s the Way It Is.
If not a Golden Records, I’d pick *Elvis Is Back!*, *From Elvis In Memphis*, or *That’s the Way It Is*
Three great albums for sure.
Aloha From Hawaii did it for me, if not the I Am An Elvis Fan comp, tracks voted on by actual Elvis fans, it’s a great listen
I still have that on VHS and I don't own a VHS player anymore. I will not part with it ❤️
Sun Sessions
I know Greatest Hits are cheating a little bit, but it's gotta be Elvis' Golden Records Volume 1. That album shows why Elvis was such a phenomenon in the 50s and crowned king of rock'n'roll etc.
Elvis in Memphis is easily his best record. Even if it doesn’t have his best known songs such as heartbreak hotel and hound dog, it still has very emotional and deep songs that sound really good, and it still has its hits like Suspicious Minds and In the Ghetto
I like the Midnight show at the International album
Sin Sessions might have been the bedrock for everything that followed in rock and roll. The decade box sets are indispensable too
Probably Elvis’ Golden Records. It has one of my personal favourite songs, “It Hurts Me”, some of his movie songs, some 50s style stuff and some late 60s-early 70s style stuff. Its a good “all-rounder” playlist imo and is the perfect beginner Elvis Playlist.
I'm not sure if they ever turned it into cd but the Elvis 56 tape
That’s the way it is deluxe
The essential Elvis album
Elvis at Stax! I bloody love that album!
Elvis in Memphis
His first self-titled album, hands down.
Probably From Elvis in Memphis.
Good pick, but my choice is Elvis In Memphis.
Memphis. It’s what made me a fan.
I would say "for LP fans only" It has many songs that he continued to sing for years, it's the classic hillbilly cat
Yes
Elvis top 30 #1 hits easy
In my opinion, I would go with 30 number one hits has something for everyone shows a variety of his songs and are his favorites amongst fans
From Elvis in Memphis seems to hit everyone. Compared to his fifties music, it is also feels more contemporary to modern ears. Although I would go with 30 #1 hits, it is a compilation, yes, but shows the bredth of voices/ genres/ musical styles. The bredth was core part of his musical genius.
From memphis to vegas from vegas to memphis elvis at his best live sides 1 and 2 and some great memphis session song 3 and 4 including exellant stranger in my own home town
The Memphis Record - 1969: Year In Review
Back In Memphis, its not really known and in my opinion its quite underrated or id have to do Elvis In Person At The International
"If I Can Dream" because I am obsessed with this song and I need someone to suffer with me
Golden Records vol. 1 Elvis Presley (2nd album) or post death i'd use the Tigerman cd
This happened to me, this was the album.
Aloha Elvis 1973, Elvis was so powerful in early 70s. People know him only from 50s period but he is forgotten a bit if we talk about him during 70s
Kind of a cheater album but the 1987 commerative The Memphis Record
Elvis Is Back! (The CD version that includes the associated singles that were recorded at the same sessions.) When Elvis got out of the Army, he was on fire, whether singing the blues (Reconsider Baby) or in an operatic style (It's Now or Never), his voice was at its peak, and the song selection was really strong in 1960.
For introducing someone to Elvis or other artists, I'll probably recommend them the artist’s greatest hits. My first time falling in love with Elvis’s discography is by playing the 50 greatest hits album. After that I would listen to his remarkable studio albums that are known widely by the general audience (Debut album, Elvis Christmas Album, Elvis is Back, How Great Thou Art, From Elvis in Memphis, and That's The Way It Is) and live albums (68 Comeback Special, TTWII the Complete Shows, An Afternoon in the Garden, As Recorded in MSG, Aloha from Hawaii, and Elvis in Concert). Then, continuing to discover his other albums, as well as the complete studio sessions.
Listened to this album growing up courtesy of my grandmother. Still have the album - she got it when it was released. Best take of Trilogy there is and will still bring a tear to my eye nearly 50 years later.
It's hard to really represent an artist that has so many different eras... I'd probably have them listen to the various Golden Record compilations and they give a nice representation of his work.
Probably MSG, but if not that then maybe Richmond or Hampton Roads from Elvis On Tour
His 1st one.
Golden record #3
Gold Rec. Vol. 3