Platinum: A Life in Music
Elvis Presley · 1997
263 min · 100 tracks · pop rock · R&B · rock & roll
An expansive collection that showcases Elvis's versatility through raw, alternate takes and heartfelt performances across genres.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic collection of heartfelt performances
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- for nostalgic afternoons
- exploration of raw alternate takes
- ideal for dedicated elvis fans
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer single radio hits
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- rockabilly origins· 1960s emotional complexity· cultural revival of Elvis
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'Platinum: A Life in Music' came during a resurgence of interest in Elvis Presley’s legacy, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of his passing. This compilation followed the successful 'Elvis: The Concert' tour, which reintroduced his music to new audiences. It featured unreleased tracks and alternate takes, highlighting Presley's artistic evolution and enduring influence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chuck Berry· Little Richard· Buddy Holly
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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American IV: The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash — Explores raw emotional depth and a mix of genres, reflecting on legacy and personal narrative.Time Out of Mind by Bob Dylan — Captures complex emotions with a blend of blues and folk, echoing themes of reflection and resilience.Genius Loves Company by Ray Charles — Features heartfelt performances across genres, showcasing artistic versatility and legacy revival.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I’ll Never Stand in Your Way 2:03
- 2 That’s All Right (alternate take) 2:08
- 3 Blue Moon (alternate take) 3:14
- 4 Good Rockin’ Tonight 2:12
- 5 Mystery Train 2:25
- 6 I Got a Woman (alternate take) 2:26
- 7 Heartbreak Hotel (alternate take) 2:15
- 8 I’m Counting on You (alternate take) 2:31
- 9 Shake, Rattle and Roll / Flip, Flop and Fly 2:10
- 10 Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (alternate take) 2:22
- 11 I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (alternate take) 2:47
- 12 Hound Dog 2:36
- 13 Don’t Be Cruel 2:03
- 14 Rip It Up (alternate take) 2:11
- 15 Love Me Tender 3:18
- 16 When the Saints Go Marching In 1:22
- 17 All Shook Up 1:58
- 18 (There’ll Be) Peace in the Valley (for Me) (alternate take) 3:24
- 19 Blueberry Hill 3:21
- 20 (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear 1:46
- 21 Jailhouse Rock 2:27
- 22 New Orleans 1:59
- 23 I Need Your Love Tonight (alternate take) 2:01
- 24 A Big Hunk o’ Love (alternate take) 2:14
- 25 Bad Nauheim (medley) 4:06
Disc 2
- 1 Stuck on You 2:25
- 2 Fame and Fortune 2:25
- 3 It’s Now or Never 3:13
- 4 It Feels So Right (alternate take 3) 2:10
- 5 A Mess of Blues (alternate take 1) 2:45
- 6 Are You Lonesome Tonight 3:07
- 7 Reconsider Baby 3:39
- 8 Tonight Is So Right for Love (alternate take 3) 2:16
- 9 His Hand in Mine (alternate take 1) 3:15
- 10 Milky White Way (alternate take 3) 2:32
- 11 I’m Comin’ Home (alternate take 3) 2:26
- 12 I Feel So Bad (alternate take 1) 2:57
- 13 Can’t Help Falling in Love 3:00
- 14 Something Blue (alternate take 2) 3:05
- 15 Return to Sender 2:06
- 16 Bossa Nova Baby (alternate take 2) 2:16
- 17 How Great Thou Art (alternate take 2) 2:56
- 18 Guitar Man (alternate take 2) 2:26
- 19 You’ll Never Walk Alone (alternate take 2) 3:42
- 20 Oh How I Love Jesus (home recording) 1:37
- 21 Tennessee Waltz (home recording) 1:20
- 22 Blowin’ in the Wind (home recording) 2:06
- 23 I Can’t Help It (home recording) 1:54
- 24 I’m Beginning to Forget You (home recording) 0:55
- 25 After Loving You (home recording) 2:25
Disc 3
- 1 I Got a Woman (rehearsal, 1968-06) 1:41
- 2 Tiger Man (rehearsal, 1968-06) 2:46
- 3 When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again (rehearsal, 1968-06-27) 0:35
- 4 Trying to Get to You (live, 1968-06-27) 2:57
- 5 If I Can Dream (alternate take 1) 3:08
- 6 In the Ghetto (alternate take 3) 2:40
- 7 Suspicious Minds (alternate take 7) 3:18
- 8 Power of My Love (alternate take 3) 3:03
- 9 Baby What You Want Me to Do (live, 1969-08-24) 2:18
- 10 Words (live, 1968-08-24) 2:33
- 11 Johnny B. Goode (live, 1969-08-24) 2:03
- 12 Release Me (rehearsal, 1970-02-18) 1:47
- 13 See See Rider (rehearsal, 1970-02-18) 2:48
- 14 The Wonder of You (rehearsal, 1970-02-18) 2:37
- 15 The Sound of Your Cry 3:31
- 16 You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me 2:30
- 17 Funny How Time Slips Away 4:19
- 18 I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water (rehearsal, 1970-07-29) 4:15
- 19 I Was the One (rehearsal, 1970-07-29) 1:02
- 20 Cattle Call (rehearsal, 1970-07-29) 0:25
- 21 Baby, Let’s Play House (rehearsal, 1970-07-29) 1:10
- 22 Don’t (rehearsal, 1970-07-29) 1:55
- 23 Money Honey (rehearsal, 1970-07-29) 1:24
- 24 What’d I Say (rehearsal, 1970-07-29) 4:46
- 25 Bridge Over Troubled Water (live master, 1970-08-11) 4:12
Disc 4
- 1 Miracle of the Rosary 1:53
- 2 He Touched Me 2:36
- 3 Bosom of Abraham 1:37
- 4 I’ll Be Home on Christmas Day 3:49
- 5 For the Good Times 3:17
- 6 Burning Love 3:05
- 7 Separate Ways 2:38
- 8 Always on My Mind 3:33
- 9 An American Trilogy 4:17
- 10 Take Good Care of Her 2:53
- 11 I’ve Got a Thing About You Baby 2:21
- 12 Are You Sincere 2:01
- 13 It’s Midnight 3:21
- 14 Promised Land 3:21
- 15 Steamroller Blues 2:52
- 16 And I Love You So 3:40
- 17 T‐R‐O‐U‐B‐L‐E 3:03
- 18 Danny Boy 3:54
- 19 Moody Blue 2:50
- 20 Hurt 2:09
- 21 For the Heart 3:47
- 22 Pledging My Love 4:52
- 23 Way Down 3:05
- 24 My Way 3:48
- 25 (excerpt from) The Jaycees Speech 0:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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