Elvis' Greatest Shit
Elvis Presley · 1982
46 min · 22 tracks · blues
A whimsical collection of Elvis's lesser-known tracks that blend playful lyrics with catchy melodies and vibrant arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Old MacDonald Had a Farm Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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U.S. Male — This track features Presley's iconic vocal delivery paired with cheeky lyrics that playfully assert male bravado, embodying the tongue-in-cheek humor present throughout the album.
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Yoga Is as Yoga Does — The song presents a lighthearted take on contemporary wellness trends, showcasing Presley's ability to adapt humor into his music while maintaining catchy hooks.
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Can’t Help Falling in Love (outtake) — This outtake provides an intriguing glimpse into the recording process of one of Presley's classic love songs, illustrating his emotional depth even in less polished forms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful novelty tracks for fun
- short bursts of humor
- ideal for light-hearted gatherings
- for sing-along sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of deep emotional content
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A whimsical collection showcasing lesser-known tracks, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- playful absurdity· traditional masculinity critique· whimsical creativity
- Career context
- By 1982, Elvis Presley had been deceased for five years, and this compilation album emerged amid the growing interest in his legacy. 'Elvis' Greatest Shit' showcases a more humorous side of his work, pulling from various recordings made throughout his career, including some novelty songs that highlight his versatile appeal. This album was released during a time when posthumous compilations were becoming popular as fans sought to rediscover his expansive catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chuck Berry· Little Richard· Buddy Holly
Tracklist
- 1 Old MacDonald Had a Farm Start here 2:05
- 2 Ito Eats 1:25
- 3 There’s No Room to Rhumba in a Sports Car 1:53
- 4 Confidence 2:33
- 5 Yoga Is as Yoga Does 2:10
- 6 Song of the Shrimp 2:21
- 7 U.S. Male 1:32
- 8 Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce 2:19
- 9 Signs of the Zodiac 2:03
- 10 The Bullfighter Was a Lady 1:28
- 11 Wolf Call 2:44
- 12 Can’t Help Falling in Love (outtake) 1:54
- 13 He’s Your Uncle Not Your Dad 2:28
- 14 Scratch My Back Then I’ll Scratch Yours 2:17
- 15 The Walls Have Ears 2:31
- 16 Poison Ivy League 2:03
- 17 Beach Boy Blues 2:01
- 18 Dominic the Impotent Bull 1:44
- 19 Queenie Wahine’s Papaya 1:35
- 20 Do the Clambake (medley) 2:36
- 21 Datin’ 3:20
- 22 Are You Lonesome Tonight? (live) 1:22
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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