Today, Tomorrow, and Forever
Elvis Presley · 2002
266 min · 100 tracks · pop rock · R&B · rock & roll
A nostalgic collection of Elvis's alternate takes and live performances, showcasing his raw vocal energy and emotional depth.
Why this album works
- Best for
- nostalgic live energy bursts short, varied track experiences wave-like pacing throughout
- Context
- Released posthumously in 2002, 'Today, Tomorrow, and Forever' serves as a retrospective on Elvis Presley's expansive career. It compiles various alternate takes and live recordings from the 1950s to the early 1970s, capturing the evolution of his sound and performance style. This album arrived during a time when interest in Presley's legacy was revitalized due to ongoing reissues and tributes following his death in 1977.
- If you like
- pop rock, R&B, rock & roll
Today, Tomorrow, and Forever is an album by Elvis Presley, released in 2002. A nostalgic collection of Elvis's alternate takes and live performances, showcasing his raw vocal energy and emotional depth. 'Today, Tomorrow, and Forever' is significant for its role in preserving lesser-known aspects of Elvis's catalog, including alternate takes that provide insight into his creative process. The album showcases live performances from pivotal moments in his career, particularly during the height of rock 'n' roll's popularity. Its release contributed to a renewed appreciation for Presley's artistry, evidenced by its favorable reception among fans and collectors alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Today, Tomorrow, and Forever sound like?
A nostalgic collection of Elvis's alternate takes and live performances, showcasing his raw vocal energy and emotional depth. Rooted in pop rock and R&B.
What makes Today, Tomorrow, and Forever by Elvis Presley notable?
'Today, Tomorrow, and Forever' is significant for its role in preserving lesser-known aspects of Elvis's catalog, including alternate takes that provide insight into his creative process. The album showcases live performances from pivotal moments in his career, particularly during the height of rock 'n' roll's popularity. Its release contributed to a renewed appreciation for Presley's artistry, evidenced by its favorable reception among fans and collectors alike. Released posthumously in 2002, 'Today, Tomorrow, and Forever' serves as a retrospective on Elvis Presley's expansive career. It compiles various alternate takes and live recordings from the 1950s to the early 1970s, capturing the evolution of his sound and performance style. This album arrived during a time when interest in Presley's legacy was revitalized due to ongoing reissues and tributes following his death in 1977.
Who is Today, Tomorrow, and Forever for?
Today, Tomorrow, and Forever works well if you're into nostalgic live energy bursts, short, varied track experiences and wave-like pacing throughout.
How many songs are on Today, Tomorrow, and Forever?
Today, Tomorrow, and Forever has 100 tracks, running approximately 266 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Harbor Lights (alternate take 3) 2:29
- 2 I Got a Woman (alternate take) 1:31
- 3 Shake, Rattle and Roll Alternate (alternate take 2) 3:09
- 4 I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (alternate take 13) 2:43
- 5 Heartbreak Hotel (live 05‒16‒56) Standout 2:33
- 6 Long Tall Sally (live 05‒16‒56) 2:09
- 7 I Was the One (live 05‒16‒56) 3:13
- 8 Money Honey (live 05‒16‒56) 2:20
- 9 I Got a Woman (live 05‒16‒56) Standout 3:28
- 10 Blue Suede Shoes (live 05‒16‒56) 4:00
- 11 Hound Dog (live 05‒16‒56) 2:45
- 12 Rip It Up (alternate take 14) 2:01
- 13 Don’t Forbid Me / You Belong to My Heart (jam 12‒04‒56) 1:52
- 14 I Beg of You (alternate take 5) 1:54
- 15 Peace in the Valley (alternate take 1) Standout 3:23
- 16 Is It So Strange (alternate take 10) 2:32
- 17 Got a Lot o’ Lovin to Do! (movie master take 17) 1:55
- 18 Loving You (alternate take 6, farm version #3) 1:47
- 19 Treat Me Nice (alternate take 6, movie version) 2:06
- 20 Young and Beautiful (alternate take 4–5) 2:52
- 21 I Want to Be Free (alternate take 3–4) 2:01
- 22 Steadfast, Loyal and True (undubbed master) 1:15
- 23 Doncha’ Think It’s Time (alternate take 48) 1:57
- 24 I Need Your Love Tonight (alternate take 4) 2:00
- 25 I Got Stung (alternate take 16) 1:48
- 26 The Fool (alternate take 1, 1959) 1:54
Disc 2
- 1 Make Me Know It (#17, 18) 2:42
- 2 Are You Lonesome Tonight (#1, 2) 3:39
- 3 G.I. Blues (#5) 2:49
- 4 Pocketful of Rainbows (#3) 2:59
- 5 Flaming Star (#4, 1) 3:27
- 6 Swing Down Sweet Chariot (#2, 3) 3:15
- 7 Lonely Man (solo #1) 2:04
- 8 There’s Always Me (#2) 2:34
- 9 Can’t Help Falling in Love (#26) 1:51
- 10 I’m Yours (#5) 2:16
- 11 Follow That Dream (#3) 1:41
- 12 Anything That’s Part of You (#8) 2:09
- 13 King of the Whole Wide World (#3) 3:42
- 14 Gonna Get Back Home Somehow (#2) 2:43
- 15 A Boy Like Me, a Girl Like You (#4) 2:27
- 16 They Remind Me Too Much of You (#4) 2:31
- 17 Mexico (#2) 2:00
- 18 Witchcraft (#2) 2:23
- 19 Today, Tomorrow, and Forever (duet #2) 4:11
- 20 Ask Me (#2) 2:15
- 21 Roustabout (#8) 2:04
- 22 Puppet on a String (#10) 2:40
- 23 My Desert Serenade (#7) 2:08
- 24 Please Don’t Stop Loving Me (#10) 2:06
- 25 This Is My Heaven (#7) 2:40
- 26 Never Say Yes (#1, 2) 2:37
- 27 Hide Thou Me (home 1966) 5:01
Disc 3
- 1 Love Letters 2:52
- 2 If the Lord Wasn’t Walking by My Side 1:38
- 3 Come What May 1:59
- 4 Indescribably Blue 2:49
- 5 Long Legged Girl 1:28
- 6 The Love Machine 2:50
- 7 You Don’t Know Me 2:29
- 8 Big Boss Man 2:52
- 9 We Call on Him 2:34
- 10 Stay Away 2:22
- 11 U.S. Male 2:43
- 12 Wonderful World 2:24
- 13 Guitar Man 2:52
- 14 Where Could I Go but to the Lord 3:38
- 15 Memories 3:06
- 16 Almost 1:50
- 17 In the Ghetto 2:46
- 18 True Love Travels on a Gravel Road 2:38
- 19 Let Us Pray 3:01
- 20 Baby What You Want Me to Do (live) 2:20
- 21 Funny How Time Slips Away 4:11
- 22 Runaway 2:29
- 23 My Babe 2:11
- 24 What’d I Say 3:03
Disc 4
- 1 See See Rider 3:04
- 2 Polk Salad Annie 3:01
- 3 Walk a Mile in My Shoes 2:57
- 4 The Next Step Is Love 3:32
- 5 Life 3:12
- 6 Snowbird 2:04
- 7 (That’s What You Get) for Lovin’ Me 2:08
- 8 Until It’s Time for You to Go 3:55
- 9 Fools Rush In 2:40
- 10 A Thing Called Love 2:25
- 11 I’ll Be Home on Christmas Day 3:51
- 12 Where Do I Go From Here 2:39
- 13 No More 2:23
- 14 Take Good Care of Her 2:52
- 15 I Miss You 2:14
- 16 I Got a Feeling in My Body 3:35
- 17 If You Talk in Your Sleep 2:33
- 18 Promised Land 2:54
- 19 Your Love’s Been a Long Time Coming 2:49
- 20 Pieces of My Life 3:59
- 21 For the Heart 4:05
- 22 She Thinks I Still Care 3:35
- 23 Hurt 2:10
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