Elvis Aaron Presley
(January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977)
was an
American
singer and actor.
Referred to as the
"King of Rock and Roll",
he is widely regarded
as one of the most
culturally significant figures
of the 20th century.
Presley's energetic
and
sexually provocative
performance style,
combined with a
mix of influences
across color lines
during a
transformative era
in race relations,
brought both
great success
and
initial controversy.
Here Is The King
Covering
The Beatles
Check It Out !!1
TRACKLIST
Hey Jude
Yesterday
(Live)
Something
(Live)
Lady Madonna
(Impromptu Performance)
Little Sister/ Get Back
THINK SHE'S GIVIN IN
A STRANGER'S ALL YOU FIND
YEAH, IT'S HARD TO FIGURE OUT
WHAT SHE'S ALL ABOUT
There are several books that
supposedly introduce
the uninitiated to the King
including
Elvis for Beginners
and
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Elvis
and this 1958
compilation
(his first)
is an aural equivalent,
spotlighting
the initial
post-Sun '56
and '57
hit singles
that originally
transformed the King
into...well, the King!
If you're not yet ready
to invest in the
King of Rock 'n' Roll box set,
this makes for an
excellent alternative.
After all,
it's awfully hard to go wrong
with tracks like
"Heartbreak Hotel,"
"Don't Be Cruel,"
"Hound Dog,"
and
"Jailhouse Rock"
although they're now
so overly familiar
to most of us
that they might
as well be
the national anthem.
Nevertheless,
rock & roll
as we know it
and the very concept of
"rock star"
essentially began here.
--Bill Holdship
