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Those who need more than the single-disc set of number-one singles, but less than the full box sets covering Elvis's1950s, '60s and '70s output, will be most pleased with BMG's two-disc compilation, THE ESSENTIAL ELVIS PRESLEY. With 40 tracks in chronological order--beginning with the epochal "That's All Right (Mama)" up to the title track of his final album, "Moody Blue"--this anthology is as straightforward as its name. From the early rockabilly classics to epic romantic ballads like "Suspicious Minds" and "Always On My Mind," and from movie hits like "Viva Las Vegas" to bluesy rockers like "Reconsider Baby," all of Elvis' most important tracks are on this well-chosen set. Those who know the myths and legends more than the music would do well to start here and learn just why Elvis Presley is now and forever the King of Rock & Roll.
Liner Note Author: Michael Hill.
Recording information: 07/05/1954-02/04/1976. Essential Elvis Presley Music | List Price | $15.98 (You save $0.03) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Pop, Oldies, Vocal, 50's | | Label | RCA | | Orig Year | 2007 | | All Time Sales Rank |  10610  | | CD Universe Part number | 7350311 | | Catalog number | 89048 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Jan 02, 2007 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Ernst Mikael Jorgensen (Compilation); Roger Semon (Compilation) | | Additional Info | Remastered |
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By far the Greatest Hits CD made for Elvis Presley, ive looked through all the Greatest Hits CD's made for Elvis Presley and this is by far the best. This 2 Disc collection is a must have for anyone that loves the King of Rock N' Roll.
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You cannot cram every essential Elvis recording onto just 2
You cannot limit an "essential" Elvis album to just 2 cd's without leaving off buckets of songs that smany will feel should be included. Having said that this album represents a reasonable cross section sample. If you are a casual fan then this album is good value and will give you a good flavour of the man's talents. But it is just a taster....
Submitted by joemin (ireland)
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Just got this and can't recommend it highly enough. Hands-down the best to drive to!
Submitted by stumax007 (Jacksonville Fl)
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The sound quality is probably what distinguishes this release from other Elvis collections. It really is superb.
Also, check out the track-list, its great; far more than just a hits collection
I would recommend this release to anyone. Its fantastic music.
Submitted by Steve (Chicago Ill)
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 There's Better Out There
The music on this two-disc set is quite good, but if what you want is two discs of the best Elvis, there's a collection called "The Top Ten Hits" which has all 38 of them, with none of the lesser hits, also-rans and filler this collection has. Why they didn't just take that set and add another fifteen songs to it is anybody's guess. Unless you want a solid Elvis starter collection and specifically want one or more of the "other" songs that are on this set, go for "The Top Ten Hits".
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