Elvis At Sun Records (+DVD) - Elvis Presley

Advantages: A second disc of gems;combines album tracks with better known hits
Disadvantages: Opportunistic release on back of dvd ,tv special,book of same name

...Now,when it comes to Elvis Presley I can write with passion and real love.Having been a fan since I was 6 years old, I possess practically all his recorded works.This includes many unofficial ,as well as official, releases and many DVDs and videos. So,I guess I consider myself a bit of an "Elvis-Expert"! As most people will be aware from all the media exposure and all those single releases that dominated the top end of the charts from January until recently,this is the year that would have seen Elvis turn 70 years old and his Estate,Priscilla,BMG et al are not letting that pass without a chance for some more releases! But are they any good? Well,this double CD set IS undoubtedly an opportunistic release-Priscilla has been all over tv and radio promoting her lavish coffe-table book and DVD of the TV Special. She and Lisa-Marie also... Read review

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Advantages: 87 songs
Disadvantages: None that I could see

...This is an amazing box collection and along with Elvis Presley you also have input from Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, The Jordanaires, The Imperials, The Nashville Edition, J.D. Sumner & The Stamps, The Sweet Inspirations, Kathy Westmoreland, Sherrill Neilsen. The compilation producers were Ernst Mikael Jorgensen, Roger Semon and it was recorded between 1956 & 1977. The box set also includes liner notes by Cheryl Thurber. As with mainy things nowadays it was digitally remastered by Dennis Ferrante & Lene Reidel. *********MY OPINION************ I have to say that I have been an avid fan of Elvis from an early age. I have always loved the gospel aspect of his career. I have many many CD's of his, but when I bought this set I was really pleasantly surprised. It has such an amazing array of songs. I would definately... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Some great classic tracks
Disadvantages: A couple of weak links

...he also starred in an incredible 33 films during his lifetime. His record sales have topped the billion mark worldwide, making him the best selling artist ever. Elvis married Priscilla Presley, with whom he had his one and only child, Lisa Marie. Unfortunately the marriage floundered, and Elvis turned to a life of drink and drugs, and sadly died on 16th August 1977 at his home in Graceland. Records are still being released since his death, and the latest compilation album, entitled “2nd to None” was released on 6th October 2003. It can be purchased from CD Wow for £8.99. Having been raised on a diet of music by the great man himself, I have always been happy to listen to his music, and decided to purchase the album, although I am in no way a die hard Elvis fan, and have to be in the right mood to listen to his music... Read review

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