The 50 Greatest Hits

~ Release by Elvis Presley (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Tracklist

12" Vinyl 1
12" Vinyl 2
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C1Hard Headed Woman
engineer:
Thorne Nogar (from 1958-01 until 1958-02) and Phil Wisdom (from 1958-01 until 1958-02)
bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23), Neal Matthews (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23) and Ray Siegel (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23)
bongos:
Gordon Stoker (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23)
clarinet:
Mahlon Clark (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23)
cymbal:
Hoyt Hawkins (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23) and Bernie Mattinson (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23)
guitar:
Neal Matthews (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23)
saxophone:
Justin Gordon (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23)
trombone:
Elmer Schneider (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23) and Warren Smith (jazz trombonist) (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23)
trumpet:
John Ed Buckner (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23)
tuba:
Ray Siegel (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-23)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1958), BMG Music (in 1958) 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 (from 1958-01-15 until 1958-01-16, on 1958-01-23)
cover recording of:
Hard Headed Woman (on 1958-01-15)
lyricist and composer:
Claude Demetrius
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) and Williamson Music Company
3.651:53
C2One Night
engineer:
Thorne Nogar
bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18) and Tiny Timbrell (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1957-02-23)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1957), BMG Music (in 1957, in 1959) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
Paramount Scoring Stage in Los Angeles, United States (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18), Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, United States (on 1957-02-23) and Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington, United States (on 1976-10-17)
cover recording of:
One Night (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-02-23)
writer:
Dave Bartholomew, Pearl King and Anita Steiman
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020) and Travis Music, Inc.
version of:
One Night (Of Sin)
live cover recording of:
One Night (on 1976-10-17)
writer:
Dave Bartholomew, Pearl King and Anita Steiman
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020) and Travis Music, Inc.
version of:
One Night (Of Sin)
2.62:29
C3A Fool Such as I
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1958-06-10)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1958-06-10) and Buddy Harman (on 1958-06-10)
guitar:
Chet Atkins (on 1958-06-10), Hank Garland (on 1958-06-10) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1958-06-10)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1958-06-10)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1958-06-10)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1959) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, United States (on 1958-06-10) and Bloch Arena in Honolulu, United States (on 1961-03-25)
live cover recording of:
(Now and Then There’s) a Fool Such as I (on 1958-06-10)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Trader
publisher:
LeFevre Sing Pub. Co., MCA Music Inc. (US-based music publishers) and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
cover recording of:
(Now and Then There’s) a Fool Such as I
lyricist and composer:
Bill Trader
publisher:
LeFevre Sing Pub. Co., MCA Music Inc. (US-based music publishers) and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
2.652:36
C4A Big Hunk o’ Love
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1958-06-10)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1958-06-10) and Buddy Harman (on 1958-06-10)
guitar:
Chet Atkins (on 1958-06-10), Hank Garland (on 1958-06-10) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1958-06-10)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1958-06-10)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1958-06-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1958), BMG Music (in 1958, in 1959, in 1973) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, United States (on 1958-06-10)
cover recording of:
A Big Hunk o’ Love (on 1958-06-10)
writer:
Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) and Sid Wyche
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Songs, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Minder Music Ltd., R&H Music, Rachel’s Own Music, Regent Music (BMI) and Williamson Music Company
3.22:13
C5Stuck on You
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-03-20)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-03-20) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-03-20)
electric bass guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-03-20)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-03-20) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-03-20)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-03-20)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-03-20)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-03-20)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-03-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1960), BMG Music (in 1960) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, United States (on 1960-03-20)
recording of:
Stuck on You (on 1960-03-20)
lyricist:
Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) (on 1960-03-20)
composer:
J. Leslie McFarland (composer) (on 1960-03-20)
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc., Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company
12:19
C6The Girl of My Best Friend2:21
C7It’s Now or Never
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-04-03)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-04-03) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-04-03)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-04-03), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-04-03) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-04-03)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-04-03)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-04-03)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-04-03)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-04-03) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-04-03)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-04-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1960), BMG Music (in 1960), RCA Corporation (formerly Radio Corporation of America till late 1960s, became BMG Music in 1986) (in 1960) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, United States (on 1960-04-03)
cover recording of:
It’s Now or Never (on 1960-04-03)
lyricist:
Wally Gold and Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter)
composer:
Eduardo Di Capua
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc., Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company
version of:
’O sole mio
3.73:15
C8Are You Lonesome Tonight?
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-04-03)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-04-03) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-04-03)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-04-03), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-04-03) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-04-03)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-04-03)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-04-03)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-04-03)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-04-03)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-04-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1960), BMG Music (in 1960, in 1961), RCA Corporation (formerly Radio Corporation of America till late 1960s, became BMG Music in 1986) (in 1960) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, United States (on 1960-04-03)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1960 (number: 9)
cover recording of:
Are You Lonesome Tonight? (on 1960-04-03)
lyricist:
Roy Turk
composer:
Lou Handman
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher), Bourne, Inc., Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Cromwell Music, Cromwell Music, Inc., Elvis Presley Music, Gladys Music, Redwood Music and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
3.253:07
D1Wooden Heart
bass:
Ray Siegel (on 1960-04-28)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-04-28)
guitar:
Neal Matthews (on 1960-04-28), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-04-28) and Tiny Timbrell (on 1960-04-28)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (on 1960-04-28)
tambourine:
Jimmie Haskell (on 1960-04-28)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-04-28)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-04-28)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1960), RCA Corporation (formerly Radio Corporation of America till late 1960s, became BMG Music in 1986) (in 1960), BMG Music (in 1961) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
cover recording of:
Wooden Heart (on 1960-04-28)
writer:
Bert Kaempfert (German orchestra leader, producer and songwriter), Kay Twomey, Ben Weisman and Fred Wise
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chappell & Co., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Gladys Music Inc., Manuskript (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Sinless Music and Spirit Two Music Inc.
translated version of:
Muß i denn zum Städtele hinaus
22:02
D2Surrender
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-10-30)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-10-30) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-10-30)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-10-30) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-10-30)
instruments:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-10-30)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-10-30)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-10-30)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
Charlie Hodge (on 1960-10-30), The Jordanaires (on 1960-10-30) and Millie Kirkham (on 1960-10-30)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1960, in 1961) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, United States (on 1960-10-30)
recording of:
Surrender (on 1960-10-30)
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Chrysalis Songs, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Elvis Presley Music and R&H Music
is based on:
Torna a Surriento
3.41:51
D3(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame
cover recording of:
(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chrysalis Songs, Elvis Presley Music and R&H Music
2:07
D4Can’t Help Falling in Love
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1961-03-23)
celesta [celeste]:
Dudley Brooks (on 1961-03-23)
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (U.S. Studio drummer and percussionist) (on 1961-03-23), D.J. Fontana (on 1961-03-23) and Bernie Mattinson (on 1961-03-23)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1961-03-23), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1961-03-23) and Tiny Timbrell (on 1961-03-23)
harmonica:
George Fields (on 1961-03-23)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (on 1961-03-23) and Floyd Cramer (on 1961-03-23)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1961-03-23)
steel guitar:
Alvino Rey (on 1961-03-23)
ukulele:
Bernie Lewis (on 1961-03-23) and Fred Tavares (on 1961-03-23)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1961-03-23)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1961-03-23) and The Surfers (a.k.a. The Hawaiian Surfers) (on 1961-03-23)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1961-03-23)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1961), BMG Music (in 1961), RCA Corporation (formerly Radio Corporation of America till late 1960s, became BMG Music in 1986) (in 1961) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recording of:
Can’t Help Falling in Love (on 1961-03-23)
writer:
Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti and George David Weiss
publisher:
ABG EPE Gladys Music, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry Lane Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music (Joachim Jean Aberbach), Gladys Music Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC, Gladys Music Inc., INTERSONG International Musikverlag G.m.b.H. (German publisher), Luigi Creatore Music (ASCAP) and The Manor Music Co. Ltd.
sub-publisher:
日音 (ended), 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
is based on:
Plaisir d’amour (Romance du chevrier)
cover recording of:
Can’t Help Falling in Love
writer:
Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti and George David Weiss
publisher:
ABG EPE Gladys Music, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry Lane Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music (Joachim Jean Aberbach), Gladys Music Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC, Gladys Music Inc., INTERSONG International Musikverlag G.m.b.H. (German publisher), Luigi Creatore Music (ASCAP) and The Manor Music Co. Ltd.
sub-publisher:
日音 (ended), 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
is based on:
Plaisir d’amour (Romance du chevrier)
4.152:59
D5Good Luck Charm
accordion:
Gordon Stoker (on 1961-10-15)
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1961-10-15)
clarinet and saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1961-10-15)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1961-10-15) and Buddy Harman (on 1961-10-15)
guitar:
Jerry Kennedy (on 1961-10-15) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1961-10-15)
organ and piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1961-10-15)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”), The Jordanaires (on 1961-10-15) and Millie Kirkham (on 1961-10-15)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1961), BMG Music (in 1961, in 1962) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, United States (on 1961-10-15)
cover recording of:
Good Luck Charm (on 1961-10-15)
writer:
Wally Gold and Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter)
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company
2.352:24
D6She’s Not You12:08
D7Return 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)
42:07
D8(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
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manufactured in:Europe
manufactured by and distributed by:Music on Vinyl B.V. (holding company - file no releases here!)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 2010)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/2849909 [info]