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PRESLEY ELVIS THE ESSENTIAL ELVIS PRESLEY
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42 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Sure, there are more than a few Elvis anthologies out there and, yes, there is nothing on this set that isn't readily available on a few hundred other compilations, but this one is noteworthy in its own way, and a great collection as well. Focusing less on hits than on great performances, "Essential Elvis" gathers a handful of Sun sides, the best of his early RCA output and acclaimed sides from throughout his career. You get the best of Elvis' many hits as well as critically-acclaimed album tracks ("Reconsider Baby", "Trouble", the live "Polk Salad Annie"), and that, for once, is a unique concept in Elvis reissues. Everyone will have differing opinions on what should or shouldn't have been included, and tob sure sure some great tracks have been left out, but this is a whale of a great collection of "essential" Elvis.
25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you were stranded on an island and could only take one Elvis cd with you this would be the perfect one.There is not a bad song on this cd and it is a good and pleasant listening mix of all of his music.You get the blues,rock,rockabilly,gospel,movies,and some live concert music.One of the best arrangements of songs of all the cds that have been released since his untimely death.If you grew up listening to Elvis music it will bring back so many memories and if you are just getting acquainted with his music you will be pleased and will build happy memories.Not a bad price.Buy it,play it once and you will not want to play anything else for a long time.You will be hooked.This cd brings to mind what all the fuss was about.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I looked all over for a CD set that would have darn near every hit of Elvis', and this seems to be it (better than the "official" "Elvis #1 Hits", as that one for some reason doesn't have "Viva Las Vegas" (!?)).But, get the 3.0 edition of this (golden cover, eco-friendly cardboard packaging), because that has a third disc with "Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear", among others.
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Awesome!!!
How can you go wrong with Elvis? I love it. It is exactly what I expected. The cd's arrived in excellent conditrion and I could not be happier.
Published 1 month ago by Ms. Peggy A. Sullivan
The Non-Essential Elvis
There are a thousand, thousand ways to package, Elvis Presley the be-bop rock and roll minute king of the 1950s teenage angst night. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Alfred Johnson
Great, really great
I love the music from the 50;s and 60's. This CD is fantastic. Never get bored from listening to this music. It contains all the great love songs, so much passion!!! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Inga K.
A GIANT OF AN ENTERTAINER SINGS ALL FABULOUS SONGS WITH OUTSTANDING...
It takes a GIANT of an entertainer to create a two cd set that is filled with all fabulous songs. Elvis Presley stands so distinctively above all other popular music vocalists... Read more
Published 15 months ago by John
I'm all shook up
I wouldn't say I'm a die hard Elvis fan, but I'm thoroughly enjoying these 2 CD's. These songs bring back many memories of me watching his concerts on tv or his movies. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Julie A. Modde
The King
I bought this CD to introduce my 6 yr. old to some different music that I could also listen to. He loved it! Read more
Published on February 14, 2010 by PDX Mommy
Excellent
One great song after another. I love this CD and would strongly recommend it.
Published on February 12, 2010 by Riversidegirl
Essential
Being a casual fan of Elvis, and liking more songs I had heard year by year in various places etc...when this one became available I finally decided to pick it up. Read more
Published on January 8, 2010 by Steven Swan
Very nice CD of Elvis
It is worth the money to buy this CD especially at Amazon. com. No second thought of purchasing another CD from Amazon.com
Published on June 3, 2009 by Bruce Lee
the complete king
wonderful compilation of elvis' work from the early to final years.note the advances in recording technology over his career.
Published on October 20, 2008 by Robert W. Allison Sr.
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