Better Days #4 – When Elvis Was “The King”

Elvis Presley is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century and is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "The King". His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, led him to great success. Listen to 48 of his vast collection of songs from Better Days. A gift from Danny Lane & The Music Museum to you. Pictured is his Memphis home, Graceland.
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You’ll hear:
1) Hound Dog (Reached #1 on August 18, 1956 Stayed there for 11 weeks) ***
2) Jailhouse Rock (from the movie Jailhouse Rock) (Reached #1 - Best Sellers in Stores Chart on Oct 21, 1957 Lasted for 7 weeks) ***
3) I Beg Of You (Reached #1 on Feb 10, 1958 Lasted for 5 weeks) ***
4) Loving You (Also reached #1 on July 8, 1957 as the B-side of Teddy Bear & stayed there for 7 weeks) ***
5) G.I. Blues ***
6) A Big Hunk O' Love (Reached #1 on Aug 10, 1959 Lasted for 2 weeks) ***
7) Burning Love ***
8) Love Me Tender (Reached #1 - Best Sellers in Stores Chart on November 3, 1956 Stayed there for 5 weeks) ***
9) Too Much (Reached #1 - Best Sellers in Stores Chart on February 9, 1957 Stayed there for 3 weeks) ***
10) Wear My Ring Around Your Neck ***
11) Wooden Heart ***
12) Don't (Reached #1 on Feb 10, 1958 Lasted for 5 weeks) ***
13) Surrender (Reached #1 on Mar 20, 1961 Lasted for 2 weeks) ***
14) (You're The ) Devil In Disguise ***
15) Stuck On You (Reached #1 on Apr 25, 1960 Lasted for 4 weeks) ***
16) Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Reached #1 on Nov 28, 1960 Lasted for 6 weeks) ***
17) Don't Be Cruel (Reached #1 - Best Sellers in Stores Chart on August 18, 1956 Stayed there for 11 weeks) ***
18) (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear (Reached #1 - Best Sellers in Stores Chart on July 8, 1957 Stayed there for 7 weeks) ***
19) It's Now Or Never (Reached #1 on Aug 15, 1960 Lasted for 5 weeks) ***
20) (You're So) Young And Beautiful [from Jailhouse Rock] ***
21) Heartbreak Hotel (Reached #1 - Best Sellers in Stores Chart on April 21, 1956 Stayed there for 8 weeks) ***
22) (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame ***
23) Kentucky Rain ***
24) Crying In The Chapel ***
25) Ready Teddy ***
26) That's All Right ***
27) Blue Hawaii (from Blue Hawaii) ***
28) Rock-A-Hula Baby (from Blue Hawaii) ***
29) Moonlight Swim (from Blue Hawaii) ***
30) I Can't Help Falling In Love With You (from Blue Hawaii) ***
31) Rip It Up ***
32) King Creole ***
33) In The Ghetto ***
34) Return To Sender [Only reached #2 in Nov 1962] ***
35) Little Sister ***
36) Trouble ***
37) The Wonder Of You [A #1 hit in the UK and a Top 10 hit in the U.S (charted at #9 during Jun - Jul 1970)] [Was the 59th Top 40 hit of Elvis' career] ***
38) Rubberneckin' ***
39) All Shook Up (Reached #1 - Best Sellers in Stores Chart on April 13, 1957 Stayed there for 8 weeks) ***
40) Follow That Dream
41) Good Luck Charm (Reached #1 on Apr 21, 1962 Lasted for 2 weeks) ***
42) Guitar Man ***
43) Suspicious Minds (Reached #1 on Nov 1, 1969 Lasted for 1 week) ***
44) Green, Green Grass Of Home ***
45) If I Can Dream ***
46) Always On My Mind ***
47) (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) ***
48) My Way ***