Blues for Elvis – King Does the King's Things
Albert King · 1970
37 min · 9 tracks · blues
A soulful homage where blues riffs intertwine with rock and roll energy, celebrating Elvis's iconic hits.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- celebratory sing-along vibes
- soulful homage to classics
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek complex musical structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1970, Albert King was enjoying a growing popularity within the blues genre, following his breakthrough album 'Born Under a Bad Sign' from 1961. 'Blues for Elvis – King Does the King's Things' marked a stylistic pivot as he embraced rock and roll classics that showcased his guitar prowess and vocal strength, further solidifying his place in both blues and rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Freddie King· Otis Rush· Buddy Guy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hound Dog 4:06
- 2 That’s All Right 4:12
- 3 All Shook Up 2:32
- 4 Jailhouse Rock 3:39
- 5 Heartbreak Hotel 6:08
- 6 Don’t Be Cruel 3:30
- 7 One Night 4:20
- 8 Blue Suede Shoes 3:19
- 9 Love Me Tender 5:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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