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Elvis Aron Presley

Elvis Presley · 1980

267 min · 88 tracks · pop rock · R&B · rock & roll

A rich tapestry of rock and roll, blues, and gospel showcasing Presley's enduring vocal power and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • for nostalgic sing-alongs
  • ideal for long, reflective sessions
  • captures vibrant live performance energy
  • waves of varying emotional intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek consistent, fast-paced rhythms

Where this album fits

Themes
rock and roll legacy· posthumous celebration· Southern gospel roots
Career context
Released in 1980, 'Elvis Aron Presley' serves as a retrospective collection during a period when Elvis's legacy was being celebrated posthumously. This compilation came just three years after his death in 1977, reflecting on his profound impact on music and culture. It highlights the breadth of his catalog, from early rock hits to poignant ballads.
Stylistic neighbors
Chuck Berry· Little Richard· Buddy Holly
Sounds like this from elsewhere
American IV: The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash — Shares a similar blend of rock, blues, and gospel with deep emotional resonance.
Saved by Bob Dylan — Explores themes of faith and redemption, echoing the gospel roots found in Presley's work.
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music by Ray Charles — Combines country influences with soulful vocals, reflecting a cross-genre legacy.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Heartbreak Hotel 3:02
  • 2 Long Tall Sally 4:02
  • 3 Blue Suede Shoes 3:32
  • 4 Money Honey 2:51
  • 5 Monolog 13:45
  • 6 [introduction] 1:32
  • 7 Heartbreak Hotel 2:51
  • 8 All Shook Up 1:58
  • 9 A Fool Such as I 2:44
  • 10 I Got a Woman 2:48
  • 11 Love Me 2:59
  • 12 Introductions 1:26
  • 13 Such a Night 2:32
  • 14 Reconsider Baby 3:46
  • 15 I Need Your Love Tonight 2:07
  • 16 That’s All Right 2:20
  • 17 Don’t Be Cruel 2:20
  • 18 One Night 2:48
  • 19 Are You Lonesome Tonight? 3:15
  • 20 It’s Now or Never 2:50
  • 21 Swing Down Sweet Chariot 2:53
  • 22 Hound Dog 3:24

Disc 2

  • 1 They Remind Me Too Much of You 2:43
  • 2 Tonight’s All Right for Love 4:20
  • 3 Follow That Dream 1:56
  • 4 Wild in the Country 1:55
  • 5 Datin’ 3:19
  • 6 Shoppin’ Around 3:09
  • 7 Can’t Help Falling in Love 1:54
  • 8 A Dog’s Life 3:26
  • 9 I’m Falling in Love Tonight 3:22
  • 10 Thanks to the Rolling Sea 1:22
  • 11 Jailhouse Rock 2:12
  • 12 Suspicious Minds 4:41
  • 13 Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Baby What You Want Me to Do 5:01
  • 14 Blue Christmas 2:52
  • 15 You Gave Me a Mountain 3:38
  • 16 Welcome to My World 2:07
  • 17 Trying to Get to You 2:16
  • 18 I’l Remember You 2:45
  • 19 My Way 3:52

Disc 3

  • 1 Polk Salad Annie 5:39
  • 2 You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ 4:18
  • 3 Sweet Caroline 2:47
  • 4 Kentucky Rain 3:22
  • 5 Are You Lonesome Tonight? (laughing) 2:54
  • 6 My Babe 2:39
  • 7 In the Ghetto 2:40
  • 8 An American Trilogy 4:42
  • 9 Little Sister / Get Back 3:14
  • 10 Yesterday 2:30
  • 11 I’m Leavin’ 3:52
  • 12 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 3:45
  • 13 Hi‐Heel Sneakers (single version) 2:49
  • 14 Softly, as I Leave You 3:02
  • 15 Unchained Melody 3:31
  • 16 Fool 2:38
  • 17 Rags to Riches 1:57
  • 18 It’s Only Love 2:45
  • 19 America the Beautiful 2:21
  • 20 It’s Still Here 3:57
  • 21 I’ll Take You Home Again 2:30
  • 22 Beyond the Reef 3:11
  • 23 I Will Be True 2:36

Disc 4

  • 1 (Theme From 2001 a Space Odyssey) 1:14
  • 2 See.See.Rider 3:04
  • 3 Medley: I Got a Woman / Amen 5:34
  • 4 Love Me 2:49
  • 5 If You Love Me Let Me Know 3:01
  • 6 Love Me Tender 2:31
  • 7 All Shook Up 1:06
  • 8 Medley: Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel 1:50
  • 9 Hound Dog 2:11
  • 10 The Wonder of You 2:19
  • 11 Burning Love 2:59
  • 12 Introductions 3:11
  • 13 Johnny B Goode 0:55
  • 14 Introductions / Long Live Rock and Roll 2:04
  • 15 T‐R‐O‐U‐B‐L‐E 3:42
  • 16 Why Me Lord 2:48
  • 17 How Great Thou Art 4:37
  • 18 Let Me Be There 3:53
  • 19 An American Trilogy 4:48
  • 20 Funny How Time Slips Away 3:25
  • 21 Little Darlin’ 2:25
  • 22 Medley: Mystery Train / Tiger Man 2:31
  • 23 Can’t Help Falling in Love 1:43
  • 24 Closing Vamp 0:45

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