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The 50 Greatest Love Songs

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I just got my copy of this latest compilation of Elvis love songs, and this is a real treat, folks!! With the exception of "She wears my ring" and a handful of others, this is really Elvis the balladeer as we would really like to remember him. A few tracks are sorely missed, as it is the case with "Memories" and "Hurt", and there's a couple of others I would have not chosen for this particular CD, like "You've lost that loving feeling" - whose bombastic approach derails the listener from the overall "soft" nature of most of the songs found therein- but, on the whole, this wonderful CD is a clear, unequivocal reminder to those with little knowledge of Presley's uncanny attributes as a balladeer (applicable to most of today's singers) that they all have a lot to learn from him, not merely as a rocker, gospel, C&W, or pop singer, but as a singer of love songs as well. Buy it, and you may also learn something..

There have been several compilations of Elvis love songs but I think this is the best. Several of the songs selected are the obvious classics that will be forever associated with Elvis (even if one or two of them were previously recorded by other singers) - these include Are you lonesome tonight, Can't help falling in love, Always on my mind, It's now or never, Love me tender, A fool such as I, The wonder of you and There goes my everything.

There also some classic Elvis songs that aren't always selected for compilations of this type (She's not you, Good luck charm) as well as covers of songs generally associated with other singers, but which Elvis sing superbly. These include Hawaiian wedding song, Spanish eyes, You've lost that loving feeling, Make the world go away, Let it be me, And I love you so, You don't have to say you love me and Unchained melody.

As well as the obvious hits and covers, this album also contains some great songs that are not well known - songs like Thrill of your love and Pocketful of rainbows, which will be new to most buyers of this collection.

This is as near to the perfect compilation of Elvis love songs that you are ever likely to find. Even this isn't absolutely perfect - it features Old Shep, which is a great song (actually one of my favorite Elvis recordings) but it doesn't really belong here even though I know that most people love their dogs. Don't let that put you off - if you want a collection of this type, buy it anyway.

Great collection of many of Elvis' love songs (or slower songs). Album one is the early Elvis, while Album 2 is the older, Vegas-style Elvis. Together, they offer a good look at these different stages in his muscial career, which offer very disparate styles. And with 50 songs, this pretty much covers all of the "love" songs Elvis had, so it's a fairly definitive collection. For that reason, it's a great buy.

An idea that looked great on paper that sounds great on cd. 50 of The King's greatest love songs. With so many Elvis collections out there, there are only a few that are essential. This is one of them.

Disc 1 of this 2 - disc set features music mostly from the later period, but includes earlier classics "It's Now Or Never", "Surrender" and "Are You Lonesome Tonight". My favorite songs here include "It's Impossible", "I've Lost You" and the majestic wedding staple "The Wonder Of You". Also, don't overlook his mesmerizing covers of the standards "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Spanish Eyes' and "Make The World Go Away". Their just as electrifying as any other version.

Disc 2 is from the early years. There are classics here like "Can't Help Falling In Love". Two tracks that I really liked are "I'll Rember You" and his version of Ray Charles' "You Don't Know Me". And don't overlook "Girl Of My Bst Friend" and "Don't" - romantic ballads at their best.

This is a great collection. RCA really knows their stuff.

that is the best way to describe this CD set. I just can't stop listening to it. Not only does it include some of his classic oldies, but it also includes many songs from the later years that are not as easy to find. In addition, a few of the songs are from live performances and, in my opinion, that just increases the value of this set. Now that I own it, I would have paid a lot more for it if I had to! It's a must-have.

Elvis Presley is known as "The King" because no one can sing a song like he can. Whether it is an upbeat rock-n-roll song or a smoothe love song. This CD has many love songs we've all heard before, but also quite a few that are not on the CD's that have been released since his death. If you are in a car while listening to this 2 disc set, you'll wish the ride lasts a little longer just to hear all the songs. Two of my favorite's that you don't hear as often as some of the standard Elvis love songs are, "You Don't Know Me" and Let It Be Me". If you are a big Elvis fan or just as casual one, you'll enjoy this 2 disc set.

A brief commentary. This is the best collection for Elvis' Love songs. He always put the best out of him to get valuable music pieces.

This CD is one of the most complete collection of Elvis ballads and loves songs available. While there have been other CDs made of his ballads, these are among his best! I like "A Fool Such As I," "The Wonder of You," and "Pocketful of rainbows." As other reviewers stated, the only out of place track is "Old Shep" (about a boy and his dog) which though very sad, just doesn't belong here. Still, I'd recommend this ballad CD because the collection is so complete. You could amass many other separate CDs and still not have all the great tracks recorded in one place here. It is a double CD - double the songs for the money. This a a perfect CD to give as a gift to that "certain someone" in your life. Enjoy !
I give this 5 stars !

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A great CD. I disagree with other reviews saying "Old Shep" is not a love song. It IS a love song showing the compassion a man has for his best friend. I was glad to see it on this album.

This 2 CD set is the best collection of Elvis love songs available. It includes many hits and classics in addition to a previously unreleased version of "And I Love You So". The only question I have regarding this collection is why they included "Old Shep". Sure I guess it is a love song, but the subject of the song is a dog. But that one oversight is more than made up for by great songs like "Suspicion", "The Girl Of My Best Friend", "Pocketful Of Rainbows", and "I'll Remember You". A great collection!