Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits Vol. 1 cover

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
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