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Something for Everybody

Elvis Presley · 1961

40 min · 18 tracks · pop rock · R&B · rock & roll

A polished blend of pop and rock that highlights Elvis's smooth vocals and emotional delivery.

Why this album works

Best for
steady melodic journey throughout short tracks for quick enjoyment playful charm for light moments
Context
By 1961, Elvis Presley was transitioning from his early rockabilly roots to a more mainstream pop sound. Released on June 17, 'Something for Everybody' followed his successful soundtrack albums, marking a period where he sought to expand his musical appeal beyond the rock genre.
If you like
pop rock, R&B, rock & roll

Something for Everybody is an album by Elvis Presley, released in 1961. A polished blend of pop and rock that highlights Elvis's smooth vocals and emotional delivery. This album is notable for being one of Elvis's first to feature original songs alongside covers, demonstrating his versatility as an artist. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top LPs chart, solidifying his status as a leading figure in popular music during the early 1960s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Something for Everybody sound like?

A polished blend of pop and rock that highlights Elvis's smooth vocals and emotional delivery. Rooted in pop rock and R&B.

What makes Something for Everybody by Elvis Presley notable?

This album is notable for being one of Elvis's first to feature original songs alongside covers, demonstrating his versatility as an artist. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top LPs chart, solidifying his status as a leading figure in popular music during the early 1960s. By 1961, Elvis Presley was transitioning from his early rockabilly roots to a more mainstream pop sound. Released on June 17, 'Something for Everybody' followed his successful soundtrack albums, marking a period where he sought to expand his musical appeal beyond the rock genre.

Who is Something for Everybody for?

Something for Everybody works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, short tracks for quick enjoyment and playful charm for light moments.

How many songs are on Something for Everybody?

Something for Everybody has 18 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·40:47

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Surrender Standout 1:54
  • 2 There’s Always Me 2:18
  • 3 Give Me the Right 2:34
  • 4 It’s a Sin 2:41
  • 5 Sentimental Me 2:32
  • 6 Starting Today 2:06
  • 7 Gently 2:17
  • 8 I’m Coming Home 2:22
  • 9 In Your Arms 1:52
  • 10 Put the Blame on Me 1:58
  • 11 Judy 2:13
  • 12 I Want You With Me 2:14
  • 13 I Feel So Bad 2:55
  • 14 (Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame Standout 2:08
  • 15 Little Sister 2:32
  • 16 Good Luck Charm Standout 2:25
  • 17 Anything That’s Part of You 2:06
  • 18 I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell 1:33

Release Date

June 17, 1961

Genre

pop rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

40 min 47 sec