The Essential Elvis Presley

~ Release by Elvis Presley (see all versions of this release, 6 available)

Tracklist

CD 1
CD 2
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1Return to Sender
bass:
Ray Siegel (on 1962-03-27)
clarinet and saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1962-03-27)
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (U.S. Studio drummer and percussionist) (on 1962-03-27), D.J. Fontana (on 1962-03-27) and Bernie Mattinson (on 1962-03-27)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1962-03-27), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1962-03-27) and Tiny Timbrell (on 1962-03-27)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (on 1962-03-27)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1962-03-27)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1962-03-27)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1962) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, United States (on 1962-03-27)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1962 (number: 21)
recording of:
Return to Sender (on 1962-03-27)
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Winfield Scott
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Elvis Presley Music Inc., The Manor Music Co. Ltd. and Carlin Music Corp. (in 1981)
cover recording of:
Return to Sender
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Winfield Scott
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Elvis Presley Music Inc., The Manor Music Co. Ltd. and Carlin Music Corp. (in 1981)
42:10
2(You’re the) Devil in Disguise
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27) and Buddy Harman (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
guitar:
Harold Bradley (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27), Jerry Kennedy (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27), Grady Martin (country/rockabilly guitarist) (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
saxophone, shakers and vibraphone [vibes]:
Boots Randolph (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1963-05-26)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27) and Millie Kirkham (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1963), BMG Music (in 1963) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, United States (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
cover recording of:
(You’re the) Devil in Disguise (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
writer:
Bernie Baum, Bill Giant (Bill (Harvey) Zimmerman) and Florence Kaye
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and R&H Music
2.652:21
3Bossa Nova, Baby
additional background vocals:
The Four Amigos (Backing vocals for Elvis Presley) (on 1963-01-22) and The Jordanaires (on 1963-01-22)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1963-01-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
cover recording of:
Bossa Nova, Baby (on 1963-01-22)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry Lane Music, Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
2:08
4Viva Las Vegas
engineer:
David Weichman
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (from 1963-07-09 until 1963-07-11)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (from 1963-07-09 until 1963-07-11), Frank Carlson (from 1963-07-09 until 1963-07-11) and Buddy Harman (from 1963-07-09 until 1963-07-11)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1963-07-09 until 1963-07-11), Billy Strange (from 1963-07-09 until 1963-07-11) and Tiny Timbrell (from 1963-07-09 until 1963-07-11)
organ:
Calvin Jackson (piano, composer) (from 1963-07-09 until 1963-07-11)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (from 1963-07-09 until 1963-07-11) and Floyd Cramer (from 1963-07-09 until 1963-07-11)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (from 1963-07-09 until 1963-07-11)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1963-07-10)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (from 1963-07-09 until 1963-07-11)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1963-07-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, United States (from 1963-07-09 until 1963-07-11, on 1963-07-10)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1964 (recordings) (number: 33)
recording of:
Viva Las Vegas (from 1963-07-09 until 1963-07-11)
lyricist:
Doc Pomus
composer:
Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Felder Pomus Entertainment, Intersong GmbH (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Mort Shuman Songs, Pomus Songs Inc., Sharoonie Songs and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
cover recording of:
Viva Las Vegas
lyricist:
Doc Pomus
composer:
Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Felder Pomus Entertainment, Intersong GmbH (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Mort Shuman Songs, Pomus Songs Inc., Sharoonie Songs and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
42:25
5Big Boss Man2:53
6A Little Less Conversation
bass:
Charles Berghofer (Jazz bassist) (on 1968-03-07) and Larry Knechtel (on 1968-03-07)
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (U.S. Studio drummer and percussionist) (on 1968-03-07) and Gary Coleman (US percussionist) (on 1968-03-07)
guitar:
Alvin Casey (US rock & roll/rockabilly/surf guitarist/session musician) (on 1968-03-07), Charles Britz (on 1968-03-07), Joseph Gibbons (guitar player) (on 1968-03-07) and Neil Le Vang (on 1968-03-07)
piano:
Don Randi (on 1968-03-07)
vocals:
John Bahler (on 1968-03-07), B.J. Baker (singer Betty Jane Baker, Miss Alabama in 1944 as Betty Jane Rase) (on 1968-03-07), Sally Stevens (on 1968-03-07) and Bob Tebow (on 1968-03-07)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, United States (on 1968-03-07)
cover recording of:
A Little Less Conversation (on 1968-03-07)
writer:
Mac Davis (US country singer, songwriter & actor) and Billy Strange
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Elvis Presley Music
2:14
7If I Can Dream
engineer and producer:
Dayton “Bones” Howe
background vocals:
The Blossoms (female vocal group) (on 1968-06-23)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1968-06-23)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1969) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, United States (on 1968-06-23)
recording of:
If I Can Dream (on 1968-06-23)
lyricist and composer:
Earl Brown (composer and arranger)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Gladys Music, Gladys Music (Joachim Jean Aberbach), Gladys Music Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC, Steve Peter Music (ASCAP), Universal Music Corporation (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), フジパシフィックミュージック, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) and 日音 Synch事業部
43:10
8Memories
lead vocals and other vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1968-06-23)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recording of:
Memories (on 1968-06-23)
writer:
Mac Davis (US country singer, songwriter & actor) and Billy Strange
publisher:
Billy Strange Music, Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Movieville Music and Songpainter Music
3:07
9In the Ghetto
assistant engineer:
Dror Mohar
mixer:
Ray Bardani and David Bendeth
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1969-01-20)
recorded at:
Elvis Presley at International Hotel (1969-08-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
The International Hotel in Winchester, United States (on 1969-08-21)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States
recording of:
In the Ghetto (on 1969-01-20)
lyricist and composer:
Mac Davis (US country singer, songwriter & actor)
publisher:
ABG Elvis Songs, B-n-B Music Inc., Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Chrysalis Songs, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Gladys Music Inc., R&H Music, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
32:57
10Suspicious Minds
engineer:
Al Pachucki
producer:
Felton Jarvis and Chips Moman
bass:
Tommy Cogbill (on 1969-01-23) and Mike Leech (on 1969-01-23)
drums (drum set):
Gene Chrisman (on 1969-01-23)
guitar:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1969-01-23) and Reggie Young (guitarist and songwriter) (on 1969-01-23)
organ:
Bobby Emmons (on 1969-01-23)
piano:
Bobby Wood (American pianist, keyboard player and songwriter) (on 1969-01-23)
steel guitar:
John Hughey (on 1969-01-23)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1969-01-22)
vocals:
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps, The Sweet Inspirations and Kathy Westmoreland
arranger:
Mike Leech and Glen Spreen (Arranger, keyboardist, producer, conductor, and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1969), BMG Music (in 1969, in 1973), RCA Corporation (formerly Radio Corporation of America till late 1960s, became BMG Music in 1986) (in 1969), RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1973) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
American Sound Studio ((Defunct) Memphis, TN - American North) in Memphis, United States (on 1969-01-23) and United Recording Studios (Las Vegas) in Las Vegas, United States (on 1969-08-07)
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 91)
cover recording of:
Suspicious Minds (from 1969-01-23 until 1969-08-07)
lyricist and composer:
Mark James (Francis Rodney Zambon, composer of “Suspicious Minds”)
publisher:
Laetrec Music, Press Music Co., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
44:32
11Don’t Cry Daddy
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1969-01-15)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recording of:
Don’t Cry Daddy (on 1969-01-15)
lyricist and composer:
Mac Davis (US country singer, songwriter & actor)
publisher:
B-n-B Music Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Unichappell Music
4.352:48
12Kentucky Rain
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1969-02-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recording of:
Kentucky Rain (on 1969-02-19)
writer:
Richard Heard and Eddie Rabbitt (US country singer & songwriter)
publisher:
Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, R&H Music and S-P-R Music Corp.
3:20
13Polk Salad Annie
recorded at:
International Hotel in Winchester, United States (on 1970-02-17)
live cover recording of:
Polk Salad Annie (on 1970-02-17)
lyricist and composer:
Tony Joe White
publisher:
Combine Music Corp. and EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present)
4:49
14The Wonder of You
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1970)
recorded at:
International Hotel in Winchester, United States (on 1970-02-17)
live cover recording of:
The Wonder of You (on 1970-02-17)
lyricist and composer:
Baker Knight
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Leeds Music Ltd., Universal Duchess Music Corp. and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
3.52:35
15I Just Can’t Help Believin’
recorded at:
International Hotel in Winchester, United States (on 1970-08-11, on 1970-08-13)
live cover recording of:
I Just Can’t Help Believin’ (on 1970-08-11)
writer:
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Screen Gems-Columbia Music Ltd. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
live cover recording of:
I Just Can’t Help Believin’ (on 1970-08-13)
writer:
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Screen Gems-Columbia Music Ltd. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
34:40
16Burning Love
producer:
Felton Jarvis
vocals:
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1972)
live cover recording of:
Burning Love (on 1972-03-28)
lyricist and composer:
Dennis Linde
publisher:
Combine Music, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Songs Ltd. and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
4.52:58
17Always on My Mind
bass:
Emory Gordy (on 1972-03-29)
drums (drum set):
Ronnie Tutt (on 1972-03-29)
guitar:
James Burton (guitarist) (on 1972-03-29), Charlie Hodge (on 1972-03-29), Dennis Linde (on 1972-03-29) and John Wilkinson (known world-wide as the rhythm guitar player of Elvis Presley) (on 1972-03-29)
percussion:
Jerry Carrigan (US drummer) (on 1972-03-29)
piano:
Glen D. Hardin (on 1972-03-29)
background vocals:
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps (on 1972-03-29)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1972-03-29)
vocals:
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps
horn arranger and strings arranger:
Glen D. Hardin
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1956), BMG Entertainment (in 1972), RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1972) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recorded at:
RCA Victor, Studio C in Hollywood, United States (on 1972-03-29)
cover recording of:
Always on My Mind (on 1972-03-29)
writer:
Johnny Christopher (Guitarist, lyricist, composer, singer, session musician), Mark James (Francis Rodney Zambon, composer of “Suspicious Minds”) and Wayne Carson Thompson
publisher:
Bike Music, Budde Songs Inc., Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing (Hong Kong) Ltd., Lovolar Music, Peermusic (S.E. Asia) Ltd., Rose Bridge Music, Screen Gems, Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Sebanine Music
3.653:39
18Steamroller Blues
cover recording of:
Steamroller Blues
lyricist and composer:
James Taylor (singer-songwriter and guitarist)
publisher:
Country Road Music, Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated) and EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present)
3:08
19Hurt
cover recording of:
Hurt
writer:
Jimmie Crane and Al Jacobs
publisher:
Deb‐Mi Publishing Co. (ASCAP‐affiliated), EMI Miller Catalog, Inc. and Miller Music Corp.
2:09
20Moody Blue
engineer:
Brian Christian
executive producer:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
bass:
Dennis Linde (on 1976-02-04) and Jerry Scheff (on 1976-02-04)
congas and timpani:
Farrell Morris (on 1976-02-04)
drums (drum set):
Ronnie Tutt (on 1976-02-04)
electric piano:
David Briggs (English organist and composer) (on 1976-02-04) and Bobby Emmons (on 1976-02-04)
guitar:
James Burton (guitarist) (on 1976-02-04), Charlie Hodge (on 1976-02-04), John Wilkinson (known world-wide as the rhythm guitar player of Elvis Presley) (on 1976-02-04) and Chip Young (American session guitarist, bassist, producer in the genre of country) (on 1976-02-04)
Moog:
Shane Keister (on 1976-02-04)
piano:
David Briggs (English organist and composer) (on 1976-02-04) and Glen D. Hardin (on 1976-02-04)
background vocals:
Myrna Smith (on 1976-02-04) and J.D. Sumner & The Stamps (on 1976-02-04)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1976-02-04)
vocals:
Myrna Smith (from 1976-02-02 until 1976-02-07), J.D. Sumner & The Stamps (from 1976-02-02 until 1976-02-07), Dolores Edgin (on 1976-02-04), Wendellyn Suits (on 1976-02-04), Kathy Westmoreland (on 1976-02-04) and Hurshel Wiginton (on 1976-02-04)
horn arranger and strings arranger:
Bergen White (American arranger, producer, conductor, musician, composer and singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1976), RCA Corporation (formerly Radio Corporation of America till late 1960s, became BMG Music in 1986) (in 1976), RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1976) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recorded at:
Graceland in Memphis, United States (on 1976-02-04)
recording of:
Moody Blue (from 1976-02-02 until 1976-02-07)
lyricist and composer:
Mark James (Francis Rodney Zambon, composer of “Suspicious Minds”)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Sweet Glory Music, Inc.
cover recording of:
Moody Blue
lyricist and composer:
Mark James (Francis Rodney Zambon, composer of “Suspicious Minds”)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Sweet Glory Music, Inc.
2:48
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