My "Very Best" of Elvis CD-R

All of this discussion of Elvis inspired me to create an updated 33 track "Very Best of" CD-R. I stuck with 1956 - 1964 ... I like the Sun material ... and quite a few of his post '64 songs, probably another CD-R worth ... but "my Elvis" was making his best music during 1956 - 1964 ... IMO, of course ... it's a pretty predictable group of songs ... only 1 non-chart song ... Suspicion ... which isn't even the definitive version, but I like it ...

Needless to say, our host mastered most of the songs ... but since he hasn't had the opportunity yet to master all of my favorite Elvis songs (I am still hopeful), I had to go to other sources (which I have listed) for the rest of the songs.

I welcome your comments ... yeas and nays ... especially if you can suggest better sources for the non - SH songs ...

1. Heartbreak Hotel (M) – (1)
2. My Baby Left Me (M) – (3)
3. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (M) – (4)
4. Don't Be Cruel (M) - (1)
5. Hound Dog (M) – (1)
6. Love Me (M) – (1)
7. Too Much (M) – (5)
8. All Shook Up (M) – (1)
9. Teddy Bear, (Let Me Be Your) (M) – (1)
10. Jailhouse Rock (M) – (1)
11. Treat Me Nice (M) – (4)
12. Don’t (M) – (6)
13. Wearing My Ring Around Your Neck (M) – (1)
14. One Night (M) – (5)
15. I Got Stung (M) – (4)
16. (Now and Then There’s) A Fool Such As I (M) - (7)
17. I Need Your Love Tonight (M) – (4)
18. Big Hunk O' Love, A (M) – (1)
19. Stuck On You (S) – (1)
20. It's Now Or Never (S) – (1)
21. Are You Lonesome Tonight? (S) – (1)
22. Surrender (S) – (1)
23. Flaming Star (S) - (8)
24. His Latest Flame, (Marie's The Name) (S) – (1)
25. Little Sister (S) – (1)
26. Can't Help Falling In Love (S) – (1)
27. Good Luck Charm (S) – (1)
28. Suspicion (S) - (6)
29. She's Not You (S) – (1)
30. Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello (S) – (9)
31. Return To Sender (S) – (1)
32. Devil In Disguise, (You're The) (S) – (1)
33. Such A Night (S) – (2)

Mono (M) and Stereo (S)

Sources:
(1) “24 Karat Hits” (DCC Gold 1997) – Mastered by Steve Hoffman
(2) “Elvis Is Back!” (DCC Gold 1997) – Mastered by Steve Hoffman
(3) “Elvis 56” (RCA 1996) – Mastered by ?
(4) “2nd To None” (BMG/RCA 2003) – Mastered by Vic Anesini
(5) “The Elvis Presley Collection – Rock ‘N’ Roll” (Time-Life 1997) – Mastered by Dennis Drake
(6) “The Elvis Presley Collection – Love Songs” (Time-Life 1997) – Mastered by Dennis Drake
(7) “The Elvis Presley Collection – Country” (Time-Life 1997) – Mastered by Dennis Drake
(8) “Command Performances – The Essential ‘60s Masters II (RCA 1995) – Mastered by Dick Baxter
(9) “From Nashville To Memphis - The Essential ‘60s Masters I (RCA 1993) – Mastered by Dick Baxter

 

No Viva Las Vegas!

 

C@@L CAT, nice line up! It sent me looking to see who mastered that Elvis '56 cd. It doesn't give any credits.

Anyone know?

mud-

 

Hi Shawn,

I like "Viva Las Vegas" ... it was one of the last cuts that I made from my list of potential songs ... it's also one of only a handful of Elvis "movie songs" that I like ...

 

no That's all Right Mama...........sacrilege!!!

 

Chip,

Great line-up! 'Mean Woman Blues' would have been a good addition!

Nice work...

Bob

 

The release in early 2003 (reissue using DSD technology) was remastered by Vic Anesini. I don't know who mastered the 96 version.

 

I agree. That one is a must!!!

 

Good tracks Chip. When you're limited to 80 minutes some tough decisions must be made.

Coincidentally - I've been listening to my favorite Elvis CDR the last few days. I burned this one last year and focused on the more rockin', soulful, rootsy side of Elvis. No ballads or bad movie tracks need apply:

That's All Right Mama
Blue Moon of Kentucky
Good Rockin' Tonight
Mystery Train
Heartbreak Hotel
I Got A Woman
Money Honey
Blue Suede Shoes
My Baby Left Me
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Shake Rattle and Roll
Hound Dog
Jailhouse Rock
One Night
Fever
I Feel So Bad
A Mess of Blues
Reconsider Baby
Little Sister
Down In the Alley
Tiger Man (from the comeback)
Tryin' To Get To You (Comeback)
Stranger In My Hometown
Power of My Love
Baby, You're Wearin That Loved On Look
Suspicious Minds
I Washed My Hands In the Muddy Water
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On

 

chip-hp & Perkom those both sound like great listens. I will always wonder what we might have got if Elvis had had a real music guy at the helm. The Sun sessions and his first two RCA records are truly ground-breaking stuff. It is a shame he got stuck churning out bad movie soundtracks for so long after that. If he could have hooked up with someone who understood the music, his catalog might look very different today and his place as the true "King" would have been unquestionable IMHO.

 

So true....I would rather Frankie Avalon did dreck like Do The Clam than the King.

 

Ok ... guys ... I give ... "Viva Las Vegas" (from "2nd To None") is in ... and "Love Me" is out ...

 

'Love Me' is better....how 'bout 'Kissin Cousins' or 'Do the Clam'?

Do not let us sway you Chip!

Bob

 

Hi Bob,

Somewhat ... but I was listening to my Elvis test CD-R in the car this morning ... and "Love Me" just kind of sat there ... I left out "Love Me Tender" for the same reason ... "Viva Las Vegas" was one of my final cuts.

BTW, sorry ... Bob ... but "Do The Clam" never was under consideration.

 

I was being a smart ass about 'Do The Clam'

Then, you've got it!

Bob

 

How about a cd-r of bad Elvis songs.....Ito Eats, Do the Clam, Queenie Wahini Papaya,

....what's that one about the shack..where he says "come on in, have a snack".... kills me all the time!

 

Dave,

These are called movie soundtracks right? [My apologies to 'E' movie soundtrack fans]

Bob

 

It's called Beach Shack and can be found on the "Spinout" soundtrack if you're interested.

Worst Elvis songs (IMO) not already mentioned:
Old McDonald
Confidence
How Would You Like To Be
Datin'
A Dog's Life

I might have missed a few.

 

Apology accepted! For punishment you must "Do The Clam"!



mud-

 

Time to get out my Bongo drums and head to the beach with Annette!

Bob

 

Yeah! Rock-A-Hula, Baby!!!!

mud-

 

I forgot, it is my weekend to care for the Birthday Pig. You know, Ed may volunteer for that?

Bob

 

ED has the Birthday Goat aptly named "ED"

mud-

 

Bob