Elvis - That's The Way It Is
Elvis Presley · 1970
210 min · 66 tracks · blues
A vibrant blend of pop and gospel influences, showcasing Elvis's powerful vocals against lush orchestral arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Just Can’t Help Believin’ Start here — The opening track sets an optimistic tone with its lush arrangement and heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Elvis's vocal prowess and emotional depth right from the start.
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You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me — This cover highlights both Elvis's interpretive style and vulnerability, transforming the original into a powerful declaration of longing that resonates throughout the album.
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Bridge Over Troubled Water — Elvis's rendition adds a soulful weight to this classic song, emphasizing his unique ability to convey deep emotion through his voice and phrasing.
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You've Lost That Loving Feeling — This track showcases a dynamic performance filled with passion and intensity, demonstrating Elvis's mastery of rhythm and blues influences while connecting with his audience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends studio and live elements, showcasing Elvis's vocal prowess but lacks a strong cohesive narrative.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate lush orchestral arrangements that complement Elvis's powerful vocal delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- heartfelt ballads for reflective moments
- sing-along favorites with friends
- uplifting tracks for joyful gatherings
- intimate listening for romantic evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise single tracks
- seek immediate high-energy hits
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Showcased Elvis's return to live performances, boosting his reputation.
- Themes
- Las Vegas residency· live performance energy· heartfelt ballads
- Career context
- Released on November 11, 1970, 'That's The Way It Is' marked a significant moment in Elvis Presley's career as he transitioned back into live performances. This album came shortly before his celebrated concert residency in Las Vegas, revitalizing his image after a period of mixed commercial success in the late 1960s. The album helped cement his status as a live performer and highlighted his ability to connect with audiences through heartfelt ballads and energetic rock tunes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chuck Berry· Little Richard· Buddy Holly
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 I Just Can’t Help Believin’ Start here 4:42
- 2 Twenty Days and Twenty Nights 3:19
- 3 How the Web Was Woven 3:27
- 4 Patch It Up 4:02
- 5 Mary in the Morning 4:12
- 6 You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me 2:32
- 7 You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling 4:26
- 8 I’ve Lost You 3:42
- 9 Just Pretend 4:07
- 10 Stranger in the Crowd 3:50
- 11 The Next Step Is Love 3:35
- 12 Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:38
- 13 Love Letters 2:54
- 14 When I’m Over You 2:28
- 15 Something 3:43
- 16 I’ll Never Know 2:26
- 17 Sylvia 3:20
- 18 Cindy, Cindy 2:33
- 19 Rags to Riches 1:53
Disc 2
- 1 That’s All Right 2:32
- 2 Mystery Train / Tiger Man 3:42
- 3 Hound Dog 2:46
- 4 Love Me Tender 6:54
- 5 Just Pretend 4:12
- 6 Walk a Mile in My Shoes 2:01
- 7 There Goes My Everything 4:10
- 8 Words 2:35
- 9 Sweet Caroline 2:55
- 10 You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling 6:29
- 11 Polk Salad Annie 5:48
- 12 Heartbreak Hotel 1:45
- 13 One Night 1:45
- 14 Blue Suede Shoes 1:31
- 15 All Shook Up 2:00
- 16 Little Sister / Get Back 3:32
- 17 I Was the One 1:11
- 18 Love Me 2:03
- 19 Are You Lonesome Tonight 1:58
- 20 Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:28
- 21 Suspicious Minds 6:05
- 22 Can’t Help Falling in Love 2:07
Disc 3
- 1 I Got a Woman 3:16
- 2 I Can’t Stop Loving You 2:50
- 3 Twenty Days and Twenty Nights 4:02
- 4 The Next Step Is Love 3:31
- 5 You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me 2:33
- 6 Stranger in the Crowd 3:59
- 7 Make the World Go Away 3:50
- 8 Don’t Cry Daddy 2:32
- 9 In the Ghetto 2:43
- 10 Peter Gunn Theme (instrumental) 1:01
- 11 That’s All Right 2:33
- 12 Cottonfields 1:23
- 13 Yesterday 2:45
- 14 I Can’t Stop Loving You 2:27
- 15 Such a Night 1:38
- 16 It’s Now or Never 2:15
- 17 (Now and Then There’s) a Fool Such as I 2:45
- 18 Little Sister / Get Back 6:06
- 19 I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water 4:21
- 20 Johnny B. Goode 3:03
- 21 Mary in the Morning 4:06
- 22 The Wonder of You 3:16
- 23 Santa Claus Is Back in Town 2:02
- 24 Farther Along 1:19
- 25 Oh Happy Day 1:50
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
Shares live performance energy and storytelling, capturing heartfelt emotions in a raw setting.
Hot August Night
Neil Diamond
Blends dynamic live arrangements with emotional ballads, reflecting the Las Vegas performance vibe.
JT
James Taylor
Combines heartfelt ballads with a warm, inviting sound, echoing the emotional depth found in Elvis's work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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