The King of Rock 'n' Roll: The Complete 50's Masters
Elvis Presley · 1992
337 min · 139 tracks · pop rock · R&B · rock & roll
A vibrant tapestry of rockabilly, rhythm and blues, and heartfelt ballads that defined an era.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on love
- party-ready sing-along moments
- short bursts of joyful energy
- heartfelt ballads for quiet moments
- wave-like pacing with surprises
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of longer narratives
- prefer modern production techniques
Where this album fits
- Themes
- 1950s rock revolution· Southern blues roots
- Career context
- Released in 1992, this album serves as a definitive collection of Elvis Presley's early work from the 1950s, encapsulating his rise to fame. By this time, Presley was already a cultural icon, having transitioned from groundbreaking hits like 'Heartbreak Hotel' and 'Hound Dog' to mainstream superstardom. This compilation showcases the raw energy and emotional depth of his formative years that solidified his legacy as the 'King of Rock 'n' Roll.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chuck Berry· Little Richard· Buddy Holly
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Here's Little Richard by Little Richard — Shares explosive energy and gospel-infused rhythm that defined the early rock scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 My Happiness 2:32
- 2 That’s All Right 1:56
- 3 I Love You Because 2:44
- 4 Harbor Lights 2:36
- 5 Blue Moon of Kentucky 2:03
- 6 Blue Moon 2:41
- 7 Tomorrow Night 3:00
- 8 I’ll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin’) 2:25
- 9 I Don’t Care If the Sun Don’t Shine 2:29
- 10 Just Because 2:34
- 11 Good Rockin’ Tonight 2:13
- 12 Milkcow Blues Boogie 2:39
- 13 You’re a Heartbreaker 2:12
- 14 Baby Let’s Play House 2:16
- 15 I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone 2:37
- 16 Mystery Train 2:26
- 17 I Forgot to Remember to Forget 2:29
- 18 Trying to Get to You 2:32
- 19 When It Rains, It Really Pours 2:03
- 20 I Got a Woman 2:25
- 21 Heartbreak Hotel 2:09
- 22 Money Honey 2:36
- 23 I’m Counting on You 2:25
- 24 I Was the One 2:34
- 25 Blue Suede Shoes 2:00
- 26 My Baby Left Me 2:12
- 27 One‐Sided Love Affair 2:11
- 28 So Glad You’re Mine 2:22
- 29 I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You) 2:02
- 30 Tutti Frutti 1:59
Disc 2
- 1 Lawdy, Miss Clawdy 2:09
- 2 Shake, Rattle and Roll 2:29
- 3 I Want You, I Need You, I Love You 2:40
- 4 Hound Dog 2:16
- 5 Don’t Be Cruel 2:02
- 6 Any Way You Want Me (That’s How I Will Be) 2:15
- 7 We’re Gonna Move 2:31
- 8 Love Me Tender 2:42
- 9 Poor Boy 2:14
- 10 Let Me 2:10
- 11 Playing for Keeps 2:51
- 12 Love Me 2:44
- 13 Paralyzed 2:25
- 14 How Do You Think I Feel 2:11
- 15 How’s The World Treating You 2:25
- 16 When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again 2:22
- 17 Long Tall Sally 1:52
- 18 Old Shep 4:11
- 19 Too Much 2:32
- 20 Anyplace Is Paradise 2:26
- 21 Ready Teddy 1:57
- 22 First in Line 3:23
- 23 Rip It Up 1:54
- 24 I Believe 2:05
- 25 Tell Me Why 2:07
- 26 Got a Lot o’ Livin’ to Do! 2:32
- 27 All Shook Up 1:58
- 28 Mean Woman Blues 2:17
- 29 (There’ll Be) Peace in the Valley (for Me) 3:20
Disc 3
- 1 That’s When Your Heartaches Begin 3:22
- 2 Take My Hand, Precious Lord 3:18
- 3 It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) 3:55
- 4 Blueberry Hill 2:40
- 5 Have I Told You Lately That I Love You 2:33
- 6 Is It So Strange 2:29
- 7 Party 1:27
- 8 Lonesome Cowboy 3:02
- 9 Hot Dog 1:13
- 10 One Night of Sin 2:36
- 11 (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear 1:47
- 13 I Beg of You 1:52
- 14 One Night 2:31
- 15 True Love 2:06
- 16 I Need You So 2:38
- 17 Loving You 2:13
- 18 When It Rains, It Really Pours 1:49
- 19 Jailhouse Rock 2:28
- 20 Young and Beautiful 2:03
- 21 I Want to Be Free 2:13
- 22 (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care 1:52
- 23 Don’t Leave Me Now 2:06
- 24 Blue Christmas 2:08
- 25 White Christmas 2:24
- 26 Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) 1:55
- 27 Silent Night 2:24
- 28 O Little Town of Bethlehem 2:36
- 29 Santa Bring My Baby Back (to Me) 1:53
- 30 Santa Claus Is Back in Town 2:24
- 31 I’ll Be Home for Christmas 1:53
Disc 4
- 1 Treat Me Nice 2:12
- 2 My Wish Came True 2:35
- 3 Don’t 2:49
- 4 Danny 1:52
- 5 Hard Headed Woman 1:54
- 6 Trouble 2:18
- 7 New Orleans 2:00
- 8 Crawfish 1:50
- 9 Dixieland Rock 1:47
- 10 Lover Doll 2:10
- 11 Don’t Ask Me Why 2:06
- 12 As Long as I Have You 1:51
- 13 King Creole 2:09
- 14 Young Dreams 2:24
- 15 Steadfast, Loyal and True 1:16
- 16 Doncha’ Think It’s Time 1:57
- 17 Your Cheatin’ Heart 2:25
- 18 Wear My Ring Around Your Neck 2:15
- 19 I Need Your Love Tonight 2:05
- 20 A Big Hunk o’ Love 2:14
- 21 Ain’t That Loving You Baby 2:24
- 22 (Now and Then There’s) a Fool Such as I 2:38
- 23 I Got Stung 1:53
- 24 [interview with Elvis] 13:34
Disc 5
- 1 That’s When Your Heartaches Begin 2:48
- 2 Fool, Fool, Fool 1:53
- 3 Tweedle Dee (live, 1955‐08) 2:07
- 4 Maybellene (live, 1955‐08) 1:59
- 5 Shake, Rattle and Roll 2:18
- 6 Blue Moon of Kentucky (countryfied take) 1:04
- 7 Blue Moon (alternate) 2:56
- 8 I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone (slow version) 2:41
- 9 Reconsider Baby 2:55
- 10 Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (alternate) 2:09
- 11 Shake, Rattle and Roll (alternate) 2:26
- 12 I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (alternate) 2:41
- 13 Heartbreak Hotel (live, 1956‐05‐06) 2:53
- 14 Long Tall Sally (live, 1956‐05‐06) 2:15
- 15 Blue Suede Shoes (live, 1956‐05‐06) 4:59
- 16 Money Honey (live, 1956‐05‐06) 3:17
- 17 We’re Gonna Move (alternate) 2:32
- 18 Old Shep (alternate) 3:54
- 19 I Beg of You (alternate) 1:52
- 20 Loving You (slow version) 1:50
- 21 Loving You (uptempo version) 1:26
- 22 Young and Beautiful (alternate) 1:11
- 23 I Want to Be Free (alternate) 2:07
- 24 King Creole (alternate) 2:05
- 25 As Long as I Have You (alternate) 1:25
- 26 Ain’t That Loving You Baby (fast version) 1:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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