Elvis - That's The Way It Is
Elvis Presley · 1970
210 min · 66 tracks · pop rock · R&B · rock & roll
A blend of heartfelt ballads and dynamic rock numbers showcasing Elvis's enduring vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Why this album works
'That's The Way It Is' is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 21 on the Billboard 200 and achieving gold certification. Additionally, the accompanying documentary film helped to reinvigorate interest in Presley's live performances, establishing him as a significant live act in the early 1970s.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks heartfelt ballads for reflective moments sing-along favorites with friends
- Context
- Released on November 11, 1970, 'That's The Way It Is' came during a vibrant period in Elvis Presley's career, just before his return to live performances. This album was pivotal as it marked his transition back to the stage after years focused on film and studio recordings, leading up to his famed Las Vegas residency.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Nilsson· Nancy Sinatra· Cher· Kenny Rogers· Donna Summer· David Hasselhoff· Debbie Harry· John Denver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I Just Can’t Help Believin’ Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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