Elvis Country [rca]

Recording information: 1969 - 1975. One of three compilations released in early 2006 to showcase the King's versatility as a singer and song stylist, this 20-track set presents many of Elvis Presley's finest forays into country music. While the release's artwork is deceptive--the photos depict a young rockabilly cat, even though the songs here were all recorded between 1969 and '76--many of thetunes are outstanding, with the King easing into a number of "countrypolitan" classics. Highlights include a wonderfullywistful rendition of Willie Nelson's "Funny How Time Slips Away" and a dreamy, echo-laden version of Fred Rose's "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain. " While those looking to venture deeper into this aspect of Presley's material should seek out THE COUNTRY SIDE OF ELVIS, this collectionis perfect for listeners looking to makea shorter rural detour.

Track Listing

• 1 for the good times
• 2 take good care of her
• 3 she wears my ring
• 4 always on my mind
• 5 snowbird
• 6 green, green grass of home
• 7 tomorrow never comes
• 8 a hundred years from now
• 9 kentucky rain
• 10 good time charlie's got the blues
• 11 it ain't no big thing (but it's growing)
• 12 are you sincere
• 13 release me
• 14 funny how time slips away
• 15 i'm so lonesome i could cry
• 16 there's a honky tonk angel
• 17 if i'm a fool (for loving you)
• 18 pieces of my life
• 19 blue eyes crying in the rain
• 20 i can't stop loving you