Number One Hits - Elvis Presley > Reviews > Less conversation and more singing

Author's product rating:   

Originality	Groundbreaking
Lyrics	Sublime
Quality and consistency of tracks	Mixed
How does it compare to the artist's other releases	Outstanding
Value for Money

Advantages:	All very good songs
Disadvantages:	None

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

Elvis is forever making a comeback. Not that he really went. Ever since his death 25 years ago, he's been a big hit all around around the world, with millions of followers still making him the richest singer going.

I've noticed him around more so this year with it being the 25th anniversary of his death. They re-released his song 'A Little Less Conversation', and now you've got the album out - 'Elv1s - 30 #1 Hits'. And the album itself is a hit.

Being the Elvis fan I am, I rushed out to the buy the album. Paying £9.99 wasn't so bad I thought. Brought to you by RCA, the front of the album is a brown/gold colour with his name on the front. On the back is the lower part of Elvis' sultry looking face in his younger days.

As I said, the album contains 30 tracks, plus one bonus track, which is the aforementioned 'A Little Less Conversation'.

The songs are:-
* Heartbreak Hotel (1956)
A typical Elvis rock 'n' roll track

* Don't Be Cruel (1956)
An up-beat catchy little number that will have you singing and dancing.

* Hound Dog (1956)
Yet another of the kings well known rock 'n' roll songs.

* Love Me Tender (1956)
This is such a good song. Very slow and sublime.

* Too Much (1957)
This song you may or may not heard of. It's a mediocre song - not fast but not slow. It's a middle of the road song, but still sung well.

* All Shook Up (1957)
Again, this is an upbeat song and yet another hit.

* (Let me be your) teddy bear (1957)
This is a good, upbeat song and very well sung.

* Don't (1958)
This is a low song. It's a nice song, but don't think it's as well-known as some of his others. Still a great song.

* Hard Headed Woman (1958)
This is a fast track. Certainly a bit too fast for me to dance to! But, it's good.

* One Night (1958)
This track is quite a slow song which is sung powerfully and well.

* Jailhouse Rock (1957)
With his songs in the 50's and 60's I feel you can certainly tell the different. The 50's were full of rock 'n' roll, and this is yet another one of those songs.

* (Now and then there's) a Fool Such as I
I like this song. I wonder sometimes why he sung and wrote the songs he did. Is he on about his own experiences in life? A very catchy song.

* A Big Hunk O' Love (1959)
This one you may or may not know. I'm not too familiar with it. It's not one of his best songs, but he seems to prefer singing fast songs.

* Stuck on You (1960)
Personally, I prefer it when he sings the slower songs like this one. He sings this well, and seems to be enjoying singing it.

* It's Now or Never (1960)
A well sung song with lovely words and tune to match. It's not too fast, but not slow. A great song to sing along and dance to.

* Are you Lonesome Tonight?
This song is really my all time favourite. A slow, sexy track when Elvis really seems to be blooming.

* Wooden Heart (1964)
I find this song quite comical and lively. It's a lovely little song.

* Surrender
This song reminds me of a Country and Western movie. You can just imagine sitting there with a stubble and stetsan on whilst singing this song!

* (Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame (1961)
Again, this reminds me of a Country song. Quite a fast track with a great tune.

* Can't Help Falling in Love (1961)
This is another one of my favourite songs. I love this romantic ones, and he always seems to put his whole heart into these types of songs.

* Good Luck Charm (1962)
This has a good beat to it, and I really enjoy listening to it. The backing vocals are good, and Elvis sings really well here.

* She's Not You (1962)
We're in the 60's now, and a lot different from the 50's songs. This is a rather slow song, but very singable and a lovely tune.

* Return to Sender (1962)
This is another one of my favourites. It's quite a fast song, but not too fast.

* (You're the) Devil in Disguise(1963)
This is a rather fast track. This isn't really one of my favourites, but typical Elvis fashion.

* Crying in the Chapel (1965)
This is one of his gospel tracks. It's a truly wonderful song.

* In the Ghetto (1969)
This song I find quite sad with a family living in the Ghetto. It's a tragic story really, but still a good song.

* Suspicious Minds (1969)
Again, this is quite an upbeat song, but not very fast.

* The Wonder of You (1970)
There's simply tons of his music I really enjoy listening to, and this is another one of them. He seems to sing these rather slow and moody songs best.

* Burning Love (1972)
Quite a fast song. This song is something else and worth listening to!

* Way Down (1977)
and the bonus track.

They're good songs, and I've enjoyed listening to them. But, the only slight annoyance I have is the order they've put them in. You get used to listening to a fast track, then a slow one, then a fast one, and so on. They could have put them in a better order. But, it's okay really. I've still immensly enjoyed listening to it.

This is the first time ever that a list of Number one songs only has been on an album by Elvis.

SUMMARY
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A good album with a good selection of songs. Could just have been re-arranged better.