Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits Vol. 1
Elvis Presley · 1970
125 min · 51 tracks · pop rock · R&B · rock & roll
A vibrant collection of Elvis's hits blending rock and roll with heartfelt balladry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- for lively gatherings
- varied energy throughout listening
- short bursts of joyful tunes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking deep, introspective themes
- prefer long, cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- Themes
- rock and roll resurgence· nostalgic balladry· cultural icon status
- Career context
- Released in 1970, 'Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits Vol. 1' captures Elvis Presley during a period of reflection and resurgence after the initial wave of his career in the 1950s and 1960s. By this time, he had transitioned from a pop culture phenomenon to a veteran artist, seeking to re-establish his presence amidst changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chuck Berry· Little Richard· Buddy Holly
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash — Shares a similar blend of raw emotion and storytelling within a country and rock framework.Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music by Ray Charles — Combines heartfelt balladry with a mix of gospel and blues influences, echoing Presley's style.Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys — Explores complex emotions and lush arrangements, paralleling the introspective side of Elvis's work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heartbreak Hotel 2:09
- 2 I Was the One 2:30
- 3 I Want You, I Need You, I Love You 2:40
- 4 Don’t Be Cruel (to a Heart That’s True) 2:03
- 5 Hound Dog 2:17
- 6 Love Me Tender 2:44
- 7 Anyway You Want Me 2:14
- 8 Too Much 2:33
- 9 Playing for Keeps 2:49
- 10 I’m All Shook Up 1:58
- 11 That’s When Your Heartaches Begin 3:23
- 12 Loving You 2:15
- 13 (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear 1:48
- 14 Jailhouse Rock 2:28
- 15 Treat Me Nice 2:12
- 16 I Beg of You 1:53
- 17 Don’t 2:50
- 18 Wear My Ring Around Your Neck 2:15
- 19 Hard Headed Woman 1:55
- 20 I Got Stung 1:51
- 21 (Now and Then There’s) a Fool Such as I 2:38
- 22 A Big Hunk o’ Love 2:14
- 23 Stuck on You 2:20
- 24 A Mess of Blue 2:41
- 25 It’s Now or Never 3:16
- 26 I Gotta Know 2:16
- 27 Are You Lonesome Tonight? 3:08
- 28 Surrender 1:54
- 29 I Feel So Bad 2:55
- 30 Little Sister 2:32
- 31 Can’t Help Falling in Love 3:00
- 32 Rock‐A‐Hula Baby 1:59
- 33 Anything That’s Part of You 2:06
- 34 Good Luck Charm 2:25
- 35 She’s Not You 2:10
- 36 Return to Sender 2:09
- 37 Where Do You Come From 2:06
- 38 One Broken Heart for Sale 1:36
- 39 You’re the Devil in Disguise 2:21
- 40 Bossa Nova Baby 2:04
- 41 Kissin’ Cousins 2:11
- 42 Viva Las Vegas 2:24
- 43 Ain’t That Loving You Baby 2:23
- 44 Wooden Heart 2:04
- 45 Crying in the Chapel 2:26
- 46 If I Can Dream 3:08
- 47 In the Ghetto 2:47
- 48 Suspicious Minds 4:30
- 49 Don’t Cry Daddy 2:48
- 50 Kentucky Rain 3:18
- 51 Excerpts From “Elvis Sails” 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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