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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic live energy bursts
- short, varied track experiences
- wave-like pacing throughout
- emotional vocal performances shine
- intimate moments of raw expression
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer cohesive long-form albums
Where this album fits
- Themes
- live performance energy· 1950s rock 'n' roll revival· gospel-infused blues· nostalgic legacy
- Career 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.
- 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 — Captures raw vocal energy and emotional depth, blending country and gospel influences.The Basement Tapes by Bob Dylan — A nostalgic collection of alternate takes that reflects on American roots music and performance.Genius + Soul = Jazz by Ray Charles — Merges blues and gospel with vibrant live performances, echoing a similar emotional resonance.
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) 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) 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) 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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