Elv1s 30 #1 Hits

Elv1s 30 #1 Hits Artist: Elvis Presley
Label: Bmg / Elvis
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: DVD Audio
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 078636505398
EAN: 0078636505398
ASIN: B00007EL92


Release Date: 2002-12-10

Elv1s 30 #1 Hits


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Tracks:

  1. A Little Less Conversation (JXL Radio Edit Remix) (Bonus Track)
  2. Way Down
  3. Burning Love
  4. The Wonder Of You
  5. Suspicious Minds
  6. In The Ghetto
  7. Crying In The Chapel
  8. (You're The) Devil In Disguise
  9. Return To Sender
  10. She's Not You
  11. Good Luck Charm
  12. Can't Help Falling In Love
  13. (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame
  14. Surrender
  15. Wooden Heart
  16. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  17. It's Now Or Never
  18. Stuck On You
  19. A Big Hunk O' Love
  20. (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
  21. One Night
  22. Hard Headed Woman
  23. Don't
  24. Jailhouse Rock
  25. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
  26. All Shook Up
  27. Too Much
  28. Love Me Tender
  29. Hound Dog
  30. Don't Be Cruel
  31. Heartbreak Hotel
  32. Burning Love (A-B Test) (Bonus Track)
  33. Return to Sender (A-B Test) (Bonus Track)
  34. (You're The) Devil In Disguise (A-B Test) (Bonus Track)
  35. In the Ghetto (Outtake) (Bonus Track)
  36. Suspicious Minds (Outtake) (Bonus Track)
  37. Crying in the Chapel (Outtake) (Bonus Track)

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In 1987, RCA released a one-disc Elvis compilation called <I>The Number One Hits</I> that featured 18 tracks. So how did the label come up with 12 additional number ones (13 if you count the sensational "A Little Less Conversation" remix that brings the King into the 21st century as a bona fide dance/electronica star)? Well, the '87 compilation featured only <I>Billboard</I> number ones. "In the Ghetto" and "Burning Love" never reached the top there, nor did "Way Down," despite every copy of that 45 selling out on both sides of the Atlantic following Presley's 1977 death. Instead, the new compilers have used the major pop charts in both the U.S. (including <I>Cashbox</I>) and U.K. to determine inclusions. The tracks have all been remixed from original masters, which proves awesome at best (some of the songs have never sounded crisper if, at times, slightly antiseptic) and problematic at worst. Purists will definitely quibble. "A Fool Such As I," for instance, sounds like Elvis rerecorded his vocals. Hank Garland's great guitar solo also sounds different. It might be an alternate take. That's definitely the case with "The Wonder of You." A few lyrics are even different, meaning this isn't the same version as the original 45. Of course, none of that should matter to the youngsters who've been singing along to "Hound Dog" on the <I>Lilo & Stitch</I> soundtrack, or to any other newcomers. Despite the complaints, this is arguably the best single disc Elvis primer to date. Real fans will want to explore much deeper for treasures to be found, but albums like this guarantee that this is one king who will deservedly live very long, if not forever. <I>--Bill Holdship</I>

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of the Best !!!.......2007-04-11

This collection of Elvis' work is one of the BEST purchase values as far as content and cost go. We are part of the generation that grew up listening to him and were extremely pleased with this large selection of his hits. If you want most of the songs you are familiar with and ones that were his biggest hits, this album is the best bet for your money !!!

5 out of 5 stars Golden treasures from 1956 to 1977.......2007-03-11

Unlike a lot of Elvis fans, this reviewer was but a child yet to enter school when the "King" passed away. Growing up, I had varying musical tastes and did enjoy some reruns on television of the films Elvis starred in. After a while I moved on to yet other interests in music, but eventually came back around to the one they call "The King" of Rock and Roll.

I'm not an Elvis Aficionado or expert, so if you want some fanatical Rain Man type repeater of his life or what was on his mind during the recording of a specific song, you will have to look elsewhere. What I will say is that what you see with this album is what you get. Every song is a #1 hit single, and there are 30 of them in all. Considering that you usually are lucky to get 20 songs for a maximum list on any CD, that in itself makes it something of value. 30 songs on a single CD that are also digitally remastered from their original recordings. That said, the remastering I feel is still great because although increasing and improving the sound, the album does not lose any of the raw, beautiful tones that make this music so timeless. The CD booklet has over 18 pages of photographs and commentary and features a nice timeline showing each song and when it was recorded. Some of the hits I'm enjoying right now at a glance are Heartbreak Hotel, All shook up, She's not you, and the pop sensation "Suspicious minds". If you are new to the music of Elvis Presley or someone who grew up with his music, I don't feel you can go wrong with purchasing "30" at all. It's a sunny day outside and hearing these songs gives me that feeling of enjoying the sounds, message and persona that is Elvis Presley.

5 out of 5 stars Viva the King!!!.......2007-02-20

How do you make a Greatest Hits album sufficient when the singer has 100s of "Greatest" to choose from? Might as well pick 30 #1s and let it be that some will be missing.

The album spans classics still popular today (Heartbreak Hotel, All Shook Up, Devil in Disguise) as well as a few that don't get as much airtime (Wooden Heart, In the Ghetto). Any fan of the king will be happily entertained, and perhaps singing along for the whole album. The bonus track of a synthesized-up Little Less Conversation is a treat too, even if it's a stylistic departure from the rest of the album. The ablum is a great buy for any fan of Elvis.

Long Live the King!

3 out of 5 stars NOT A ELVIS FAN!.......2007-02-05

I'M NOT A ELVIS PRESLEY FAN. I FELT HE WAS REALLY OVER RATED! THERE WERE A LOT OF ARTISTS OUT THERE THAT DIDN'T GET THE RECOGNITION THEY DESERVED. ELVIS GOT TOO MUCH OF IT. THIS IS A GREAT COLLECTION FOR ELVIS FANS. HAD THIS COLLECTION BEFORE, AND NEVER LISTENED TO IT. SOLD IT HERE. ORDERED THIS ONE FOR MY NIECE.

3 out of 5 stars

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