Released 21 years ago this October
Hitstory
Elvis Presley · 2005
204 min · 80 tracks · blues
A vibrant collision of rockabilly energy and heartfelt balladry, encapsulating the essence of Elvis's legendary appeal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heartbreak Hotel Start here — As one of Presley's breakout hits, this song exemplifies his unique blend of blues and rockabilly that captivated audiences in the mid-1950s.
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Suspicious Minds — This track marked a significant return to form for Presley in the late '60s, featuring a powerful combination of Southern soul and rock that resonated deeply with listeners.
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Can’t Help Falling in Love — A quintessential romantic ballad that has become synonymous with Presley's legacy, showcasing his smooth vocal delivery and emotional depth.
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Burning Love — This song highlights Presley’s rock energy during the early '70s, blending catchy melodies with passionate lyrics that solidified his relevance in a changing musical landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic collection for all moods
- short bursts of catchy energy
- for casual gatherings
- varied emotional highs and lows
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- seek deep conceptual narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This compilation reflects Presley's enduring influence and commercial success posthumously.
- Themes
- 1950s youth rebellion· heartfelt ballads· rock and roll legacy
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Hitstory marked a retrospective compilation during Elvis Presley's posthumous resurgence in popular culture, showcasing his enduring influence on music. This album arrived shortly after the successful reissues of his classic albums and coincided with renewed interest due to various media portrayals of his life.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chuck Berry· Little Richard· Buddy Holly
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Heartbreak Hotel Start here 2:09
- 2 Don’t Be Cruel 2:03
- 3 Hound Dog 2:17
- 4 Love Me Tender 2:44
- 5 Too Much 2:33
- 6 All Shook Up 1:58
- 7 (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear 1:48
- 8 Jailhouse Rock 2:28
- 9 Don’t 2:50
- 10 Hard Headed Woman 1:55
- 11 One Night 2:32
- 12 (Now and Then There’s) A Fool Such as I 2:38
- 13 A Big Hunk o’ Love 2:14
- 14 Stuck on You 2:20
- 15 It’s Now or Never 3:16
- 16 Are You Lonesome Tonight? 3:08
- 17 Wooden Heart 2:04
- 18 Surrender 1:54
- 19 (Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame 2:08
- 20 Can’t Help Falling in Love 3:00
- 21 Good Luck Charm 2:25
- 22 She’s Not You 2:10
- 23 Return to Sender 2:09
- 24 (You’re the) Devil in Disguise 2:21
- 25 Crying in the Chapel 2:26
- 26 In the Ghetto 2:57
- 27 Suspicious Minds 4:30
- 28 The Wonder of You 2:35
- 29 Burning Love 2:55
- 30 Way Down 2:38
- 31 A Little Less Conversation (JXL radio edit remix) 3:32
Disc 2
- 1 That’s All Right 1:57
- 2 I Forgot to Remember to Forget 2:29
- 3 Blue Suede Shoes 2:00
- 4 I Want You, I Need You, I Love You 2:40
- 5 Love Me 2:45
- 6 Mean Woman Blues 2:16
- 7 Loving You 2:15
- 8 Treat Me Nice 2:12
- 9 Wear My Ring Around Your Neck 2:15
- 10 King Creole 2:09
- 11 Trouble 2:18
- 12 I Got Stung 1:51
- 13 I Need Your Love Tonight 2:05
- 14 A Mess of Blues 2:41
- 15 I Feel So Bad 2:55
- 16 Little Sister 2:32
- 17 Rock‐A‐Hula Baby 2:00
- 18 Bossa Nova Baby 2:04
- 19 Viva Las Vegas 2:24
- 20 If I Can Dream 3:10
- 21 Memories 3:07
- 22 Don’t Cry Daddy 2:48
- 23 Kentucky Rain 3:18
- 24 You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me 2:31
- 25 An American Trilogy 4:39
- 26 Always on My Mind 3:38
- 27 Promised Land 2:58
- 28 Moody Blue 2:49
- 29 I’m a Roustabout 2:11
- 30 Rubberneckin’ (Paul Oakenfold remix – radio edit) 3:29
Disc 3
- 1 I Beg of You 1:53
- 2 My Wish Came True 2:34
- 3 Ain’t That Loving You Baby 2:24
- 4 Fame and Fortune 2:31
- 5 I Gotta Know 2:16
- 6 Flaming Star 2:26
- 7 Follow That Dream 1:38
- 8 One Broken Heart for Sale 1:48
- 9 Kissin’ Cousins 2:14
- 10 Such a Night 3:00
- 11 Ask Me 2:08
- 12 (Such an) Easy Question 2:20
- 13 I’m Yours 2:22
- 14 Puppet on a String 2:41
- 15 Love Letters 2:55
- 16 Separate Ways 2:36
- 17 Steamroller Blues 3:05
- 18 If You Talk in Your Sleep 2:35
- 19 My Boy 3:21
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Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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