1234-5678 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2005 I've never ever seen the attraction quite frankly, but maybe that's because I've just heard the same damn songs over and over again. So, your duty is to put together an ultimate Elvis tracklist for me to use on a burned cd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ransome Report post Posted April 2, 2005 I won't do a whole list, but at the very least, make sure you include "That's All Right" and "Suspicious Minds'. His two best songs, as far as I'm concerned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted April 2, 2005 You're looking at Elvis all wrong, which is surprising, considering your other tastes. Axl Rose, Jim Morrison..any other ballsy superstar frontman you probably like, are all Rivers Cuomo compared to Elvis' aura. It's really not that important what he played, it was more how he presented it. A white guy playing music that already existed amongst even other white guys at the time (but still had its recent history in "black" music) is nothing special, but it is when every single woman in the nation was swooning over him. Elvis is just something some people "get" and some don't, I think. Just grab up a random hits collection centered on his younger days, since that's what most people tend to like. What you should do is watch a couple movies of his. Not really important which ones, the theme's the same, but it's a better presentation of his persona than his music, honestly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AboveAverage484 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2005 Well, he has two distinct eras: his 50's work (where most of his classics are) and his 60's-70's work, post movie era (which has more rock and roll stuff). I could make you an album based on his 60's-70's stuff since that's what I prefer, but those songs aren't really what made Elvis a legend, they just sort of built on his legacy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2005 I was going to say exactly what Agent did. I will add that his 50s output was all that was really any good, musically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2005 I should point out that I do find "Suspicious Minds" absolutely fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Eskimo 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2005 I think Suspicious Minds is by far the best Elvis track. Although the one about being a hunka hunka burning love is pretty cool too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insane Bump Machine 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Here's a list of his songs that I love: Heartbreak Hotel Don't Be Cruel One Night Trouble Stuck On You Fever Are You lonesome tonight (oh yes!) Devil In Disguise (my favourite) Guitar Man In The Ghetto Suspicious Minds You Don't Have To Say I Love You Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
