The Essential Elvis Presley [rca/sony Bm

Those who need more than the single-discset of number-one singles, but less thanthe full box sets covering Elvis's1950s, '60s and '70s output, will be most pleased with BMG's two-disc compilation, THE ESSENTIAL ELVIS PRESLEY. With 40 tracks in chronological order--beginning with the epochal "That's All Right (Mama)" up to the title track of his final album, "Moody Blue"--this anthology is as straightforward as its name. From the early rockabilly classics to epic romantic ballads like "Suspicious Minds" and "Always On My Mind, " and from movie hits like "Viva Las Vegas" to bluesy rockers like "Reconsider Baby, " all of Elvis' most important tracks are on this well-chosen set. Those who know the myths and legends more than the music would do well to start here and learn just why Elvis Presley isnow and forever the King of Rock & Roll.

Track Listing

• Disc 1
• • 1 that's all right
  • 2 baby, let's play house
  • 3 mystery train
  • 4 heartbreak hotel
  • 5 i was the one
  • 6 blue suede shoes
  • 7 hound dog
  • 8 don't be cruel
  • 9 love me tender
  • 10 all shook up
  • 11 (there'll be) peace in the valley for me
  • 12 jailhouse rock
  • 13 trouble
  • 14 fever
  • 15 its now or never
  • 16 reconsider baby
  • 17 are you lonesome tonight?
  • 18 little sister
  • 19 follow that dream
  • 20 can't fall in love
• Disc 2
• • 1 return to sender
  • 2 (you're the) devil in disguise
  • 3 bossa nova baby
  • 4 viva las vegas
  • 5 big boss man
  • 6 little less conversation, a
  • 7 if i can dream
  • 8 memories
  • 9 in the ghetto
  • 10 suspicious minds
  • 11 don't cry daddy
  • 12 kentucky rain
  • 13 polk salad annie
  • 14 wonder of you, the
  • 15 i just can't help believin'
  • 16 burning love
  • 17 always on my mind
  • 18 steamroller blues
  • 19 hurt
  • 20 moody blue