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Elvis Gold Records 4

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It's a common fact,ELVIS PRESLEY fans are spoiled,especially since RCA have made their golden records last longer.With this, the company can be sure that ELVIS will continue to sell for a long time.The added tracks here are not fillers,they really deserve to be there.This collection of songs range from gospel to the wonderful movie themes from VIVA LAS VEGAS and KISSIN'COUSINS to soft rock material that is quite fun to listen to and very typical of ELVIS at that time.At the time of the original release of that album 1968,ELVIS was considered finished and washed up;his films were often very ordinary,but the television comeback changed all that and gradually ELVIS managed to redeemed himself to the joy of all his fans.The added tracks makes this golden records collection just as essential as the previous three.

The fourth in a series of "Golden Records" by Elvis. Originally released in 1968 and remade in 1997 with bonus tracks, this album is an easylisting compilation. To close off an era, this album contains 8 of the bigger hits from the movies. Of course, most people know these songs and as a fan I can say: they're nice but not Elvis' best work. But, songs like Return to Sender, Viva Las Vegas and Rock-A-Hula Baby are pleasing to the ear and describe Elvis' sixties career like no other. So: essential songs for any fan.

The remake of this album contains 6 bonus songs, and these non-movie tracks are the best in my opinion. Tracks like Indescribably Blue, Ask Me and Crying in the Chapel are so fresh-sounding, and Elvis' voice was the best then. These songs are a gift to your ears.

So, this album should be in your collection, whether you're a big fan or just an "enjoyer".

I just received this cd a few weeks back and it hasn't left the cd player in my truck. I love every song. Can't get enough of "The King"

Elvis' Golden Records volume four is an improvement over the earlier edition of this cd because it includes six additional songs. However, one of the songs, Rock-A-Hula, is quite inferior to every other song on this cd. Instead of Rock-A-Hula, the cd would be better served to include Wild In The Country.

John

Elvis still shown in the mid-'60s that he still had it despite the British Invasion. Before I go on to say more about this fantastic album, I notice there are 500+ reviews for the Beatles' albums, but only 5+ for Elvis. WHY?! THAT'S NOT FAIR! Elvis will always be to me the greatest rock'n'roll singer ever! You're entitled to your opinion. Getting back to "Elvis' Gold Records Volume 4", this is as equally as fantastic as all of the other Golden Records volumes. They are the essential recordings and musts for every fan. "Return To Sender" is a good way to start this one off. I really like "Ask Me", and "Ain't That Loving You Baby". You'll enjoy this one if you really love Elvis like me.