Elvis By the Presleys (Bonus CD) [Original recording remastered]

Elvis Presley | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 3, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: SONY BMG Strategic Marketing Group
• ASIN: B000852G2C
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,303 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Elvis by the Presleys (2PC, Remastered) Elvis Presley Label: BMG / Elvis Release Date: 5/3/2005 Disc 1 1 Trying to Get to You - 2:34 2 Heartbreak Hotel - 2:09 3 I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - 2:41 4 I Got a Woman - 2:26 5 Got a Lot O' Livin' to Do! - 2:33 6 (There'll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me) - 3:23 7 Trouble - 2:18 8 Hawaiian Wedding Song - 2:51 9 Indescribably Blue - 2:48 10 In the Ghetto - 2:47 11 Suspicious Minds - 4:32 12 I'll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms) - 4:34 13 Bridge Over Troubled Water - 4:30 14 You've Lost That Loving Feeling - 4:26 15 It's Over - 2:19 16 Separate Ways - 2:37 17 Always on My Mind - 3:38 18 My Way - 4:34 19 Burning Love - 2:51 20 Welcome to My World - 1:55 21 Steamroller Blues - 3:03 22 I Got a Feelin' in My Body - 3:35 23 If I Can Dream - 3:10 24 A Little Less Conversation [JXL Radio Edit Remix][Edit] - 3:31 Disc 2 1 It Wouldn't Be the Same Without You [*][Demo Version] - 2:03 2 Jailhouse Rock [Takes 3-5][#][*] - 4:57 3 Anything That's Part of You [Take 9][#][*] - 2:15 4 You'll Be Gone [Take 2][#][*][Take] - 2:30 5 Too Much Monkey Business [Takes 4, 10][Alternate Take][*] - 4:22 6 Baby What You Want Me to Do [Private Recording][#][*] - 2:23 7 I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry [Private Recording][#][*] - 1:51 8 Blue Christmas [Live][*] - 1:59

Customer Reviews

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The King in All His Glory!, May 7, 2005

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Lon S. Roberts (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elvis By the Presleys (Bonus CD) (Audio CD)

This is a great collection in great sound. It's not the same ol' greatest hits type package with Hound Dog, Don't Be Cruel, Blue Suede Shoes, etc. Those are all great songs but this album expands the horizons for the casual listener and introduces songs such as "I Got a Woman," "It's Over," "You'll be Gone," "My Way," and "I've Got a Feeling in My Body." You even get a 1977 live version of Blue Christmas. In other words - this CD contains the songs that are cherished and loved by the diehard fans such as myself. These are the songs that "hook" you on Elvis. And once you're hooked you can never shake it.

Elvis is the best entertainer in the history of music and it's about time he got the respect is due.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice introduction to the real music of Elvis Presley., May 5, 2005

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S. Galvin (Bryan, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elvis By the Presleys (Bonus CD) (Audio CD)

New and casual fans: This 2-CD set might just be the best introdution for those who are interested in something different than a typical "greatest hits" set. While some songs also appear on the superb sets "ELV1S 30 #1 Hits"(E1) and "Elvis: 2nd to None"(E2), well over twenty tracks do not. Repetition is hard to avoid when buying Elvis albums, so it is good to see that even with dulicates, there is plenty of great music for the money.
The two greatest hits sets I mentioned are more consistent and probably contain better material overall, but they lack gems "Elvis by the Presleys" contains such as Vernon Presley's favorite "Trying To Get To You", the fun romp "Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!", the delicate vocals of "Indescribably Blue", the heartfelt songs "It's Over", "Separate Ways" and "Welcome To My World" and performances that showcase Elvis' rhythm & soul in "Steamroller Blues" and "I Got A Feelin' In My Body".
Buy E1 and E2 for the most recognizable hits, buy "Elvis By The Presleys" if you would like to learn more about Elvis through his music or are interested in exploring a vast and enjoyable catalog of well over 800 studio, soundtrack and live recordings.
For those that already own the songs: Its your call as to whether or not you buy this, but please don't write a negative review simply because you as an individual don't need to buy the album.
Also, keep in mind some retailers offer bonus material that might just make this enjoyable release worth your while...

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great!, May 17, 2005

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Fluffy Sausage "Homer Simpson" (Tampa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elvis By the Presleys (Bonus CD) (Audio CD)

Although I am not a big fan of repackaged material; all of these cuts can be found on other discs in some shape or form - this is a killer 2 disc set for newbies. It provides a very nice, well-rounded perspective of the King's career.

Everyone concentrates on the 1950's Elvis when in fact some of his best performances were recorded in the 70's. Here you'll find a nice cross-section of material from all three decades of his recording career.

One can't help but wonder what type of music Elvis would be recording today if he was still alive. Music has changed so dramatically since he passed away in 1977 but Elvis had such a great ear for talent, style and sound that I am sure there would have been some exceptional music coming out of Memphis these past 25 or so years. Unfortuantely the operative words here are "would have" or should I say "should have"?

Nonetheless, the price for this set is excellent and if you are looking to be introduced to an area of the King's work that you might not be familiar with or if you just want to round out your collection - this would be a great set to pick-up.