The Greatest

~ Release by Elvis Presley (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1Paralyzed
recording of:
Paralyzed (on 1956-09-02)
composer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Shalimar Music Corp., Unichappell Music and Williamson Music Company
2:27
2Crawfish
cover recording of:
Crawfish
lyricist:
Fred Wise
composer:
Ben Weisman
publisher:
Chappell & Co. and Erika Publishing
1:51
3I Need Your Love Tonight
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1958-06-10)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1958-06-10) and Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1958-06-10)
guitar:
Chet Atkins (on 1958-06-10), Hank Garland (on 1958-06-10) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1958-06-10)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1958-06-10)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1958-06-10)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1958-06-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1958-06-10)
recording of:
I Need Your Love Tonight (on 1958-06-10)
writer:
Bickley Reichner and Sid Wayne
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Holly-Hill Music Publishing Co., Malvern Music Co., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Williamson Music Company
3.12:06
4Love Me
engineer:
Thorne Nogar
bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (on 1956-09-01, from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1956-09-01, from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1956-09-01, from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1956-09-01, from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03)
piano:
Gordon Stoker (US pianist, tenor vocalist and music publisher) (on 1956-09-01, from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03)
additional vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1956-09-01)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1956-09-01)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1956) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1956-09-01, from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03)
cover recording of:
Love Me (from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Hornall Brothers Music Ltd. (limited company), Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP), Quintet Music (Leiber & Stoller) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
recording of:
Love Me, Love Me
writer:
George Richey and Glenn Sutton (US songwriter and producer)
42:45
5Blue Moon
cover recording of:
Blue Moon
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1934)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer) (in 1934)
publisher:
EMI Catalogue Partnership, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP), EMI United Partnership Ltd., J. Albert & Son P/L, J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd., Robbins Music Corporation, SBK United Partnership Ltd., フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label)
sub-publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Belgium NV and Francis Day Editions (SABAM)
part of:
New York, New York (1977 musical film soundtrack)
2:44
6Long Tall Sally
cover recording of:
Long Tall Sally (on 1956-09-02)
writer:
Enotris Johnson (on 1955-11-29), Richard Wayne Penniman (on 1955-11-29) and Robert Alexander Blackwell (on 1955-11-29)
publisher:
ATV Music, Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), Peermusic (UK) Ltd., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Southern Music Publishing Company Limited, Unichappell Music and Venice Music
1:54
7Rip It Up
cover recording of:
Rip It Up
writer:
Robert “Bumps” Blackwell and John Marascalco
publisher:
Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd., Robin Hood Music Co., Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Venice Music
1:56
8Tutti Frutti
cover recording of:
Tutti Frutti (on 1956-01-31)
lyricist:
Dorothy LaBostrie (American songwriter) and Richard Wayne Penniman
composer:
Dorothy LaBostrie (American songwriter), Joe Lubin and Richard Wayne Penniman
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Venice, Venice Music, ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division) and Phonogram GmbH (in 1983)
2:01
9Shake Rattle & Roll
cover recording of:
Shake, Rattle and Roll
additional lyricist:
Daryl Bosteels
writer:
Charles Calhoun and Jesse Stone
publisher:
Campbell Connelly, Mijac Music, Nightlight Music Pty Ltd., Progressive Music (publisher), Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc., Unichappell Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
2:30
10Blueberry Hill
bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
cover recording of:
Blueberry Hill (on 1957-01-19)
lyricist:
Al Lewis (Tin Pan Alley era lyricist) and Larry Stock
writer:
Al Lewis (Tin Pan Alley era lyricist), Vincent Rose (early-20th century violinist, pianist, composer & bandleader) and Larry Stock
composer:
Vincent Rose (early-20th century violinist, pianist, composer & bandleader)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Music Ltd., Larry Stock Music Co., Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin), Sovereign Music Company and Victoria Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
part of:
12 Monkeys Soundtrack
32:42
11Lawdy Miss Clawdy
cover recording of:
Lawdy Miss Clawdy (on 1956-02-03)
lyricist and composer:
Lloyd Price (US R&B/soul singer) (in 1952-03)
publisher:
ATV Music, Carlin Music Corporation, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Venice Music
2:10
12Money Honey
cover recording of:
Money Honey (on 1956-01-10)
lyricist and composer:
Jesse Stone
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, First Digital Music, Walden Music, Inc., Walden, Inc., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and ZFC Music
2:36
13Stuck on You
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-03-20)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-03-20) and Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1960-03-20)
electric bass guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-03-20)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-03-20) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-03-20)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-03-20)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-03-20)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1960-03-20)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1960-03-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1960), BMG Music (in 1960) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-03-20)
recording of:
Stuck on You (on 1960-03-20)
lyricist:
Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) (on 1960-03-20)
composer:
J. Leslie McFarland (composer) (on 1960-03-20)
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc., Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company
cover recording of:
Stuck on You
lyricist:
Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) (on 1960-03-20)
composer:
J. Leslie McFarland (composer) (on 1960-03-20)
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc., Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company
12:21
14I Feel So Bad
cover recording of:
I Feel So Bad
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Berkshire Music Inc., Cecil Lennox Ltd, Chuck Willis Music Co., Elvis Presley Music Inc. and Tideland Music Publishing Corporation
2:55
15True Love
cover recording of:
True Love (High Society) (on 1957-02-23)
lyricist and composer:
Cole Porter (composer) (in 1956)
publisher:
Buxton Hill Music Corp., Chappell & Co Ltd., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Music (UK), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09)
sub-publisher:
Warner Chappel Music Belgium NV
part of:
The 29th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
High Society (stage musical)
part of:
High Society (1956 film)
2:07
16Such a Night
recording engineer:
Bill Porter (engineer) (on 1960-04-03)
producer:
Chet Atkins and Steve Sholes
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-04-03)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-04-03) and Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1960-04-03)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-04-03), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-04-03) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-04-03)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-04-03)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-04-03)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1960-04-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music and BMG Entertainment (in 1960)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-04-03) and RCA Victor Studios (Nashville) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-04-03)
mixed at:
RCA Victor Studios (Nashville) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
cover recording of:
Such a Night (on 1960-04-03)
lyricist and composer:
Lincoln Chase (songwriter)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Elvis Presley Music, Embassy Music Corporation and Raleigh Music, Inc.
33:01
17Poor Boy
recording of:
Poor Boy (for copyright reasons, originally credited to Vera Matson and Elvis Presley) (on 1956-08-24)
lyricist and composer:
Ken Darby
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
recording of:
Poor Boy (for copyright reasons, originally credited to Vera Matson and Elvis Presley) (from 1956-08-24 until 1956-09-05)
lyricist and composer:
Ken Darby
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
32:15
18I Need You So
bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24)
cover recording of:
I Need You So (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24)
lyricist and composer:
Ivory Joe Hunter (American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), St. Louis Music Corp. and Unichappell Music
2.52:39
19Surrender
producer:
Steve Sholes
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-10-30)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-10-30) and Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1960-10-30)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-10-30) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-10-30)
instruments:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-10-30)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-10-30)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-10-30)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
Charlie Hodge (on 1960-10-30), The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1960-10-30) and Millie Kirkham (on 1960-10-30)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1960, in 1961) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-10-30)
recording of:
Surrender (on 1960-10-30)
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
composer:
Ernesto De Curtis (composer)
publisher:
Chrysalis Songs, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Elvis Presley Music and R&H Music
is based on:
Torna a Surriento
3.31:54
20Rock‐a‐Hula Baby
cover recording of:
Rock-a-Hula Baby
writer:
Dolores Fuller, Ben Weisman and Fred Wise
publisher:
Bienstock Publishing Company (ASCAP affiliated), Carlin Music Corporation, Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Erika Publishing and Gladys Music
2:00
21Blue Hawaii
cover recording of:
Blue Hawaii
lyricist:
Leo Robin (US composer, lyricist & songwriter)
composer:
Ralph Rainger
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Sony/ATV Harmony and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
2:36
22Girls! Girls! Girls!
cover recording of:
Girls! Girls! Girls!
writer:
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!) and Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd
2:34
23G.I. Blues
cover recording of:
G.I. Blues
writer:
Roy C. Bennett (US songwriter) and Sid Tepper
publisher:
Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company Inc. and Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
2:37
24Flaming Star
recording of:
Flaming Star
lyricist:
Sid Wayne
composer:
Sherman Edwards
publisher:
Holly-Hill Music Publishing Co. and Gladys Music Inc. (from 1960 to present)
2:29
25Can’t Help Falling in Love
recording of:
Can’t Help Falling in Love
writer:
Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti and George David Weiss
publisher:
Aberbach Musikverlag (German publisher), ABG EPE Gladys Music, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry Lane Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music (Joachim Jean Aberbach), Gladys Music Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC, Gladys Music Inc., INTERSONG International Musikverlag G.m.b.H. (German publisher), Luigi Creatore Music (ASCAP) and The Manor Music Co. Ltd.
sub-publisher:
日音 (NICHION INC.) (ended), フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.), ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) and 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
is based on:
Plaisir d’amour (Romance du chevrier)
3:09