Elvis' most underrated songs

[ph10579]

What Elvis songs do you think are great, but they are the most underated? This includes songs you think should have done alot better on the charts.(y)

[JohanD]

What Elvis songs do you think are great, but they are the most underated? This includes songs you think should have done alot better on the charts.(y)


"I'm leavin'",no doubt about that!!:notworthy

[nashville cat]

Look up "underrated" in the dictionary and the words to "They Remind Me Too Much Of You" should be printed.

Incredible song and performance - especially take one. One of his best ballads.

[quinn53]

love that nashville cat. I also always loved "I Met Her Today". The vocals with The Jordanaires don't get much better than that. Also, "Never Ending", great strong vocal and beautiful acoustic guitar.

[ph10579]

I think some very underrated songs would be 1975's T-r-o-u-b-l-e and 1976's For the heart both of these songs should have soared up the charts!!!!:)

[Jungleroom76]

What a GREAT question ph10579!!! :cool: Of course, I could literally be here all night creating my list, but here are just a couple for now...

* LOVE COMING DOWN (great underrated ballad from the Jungle Room Sessions)

* FOOLS FALL IN LOVE (just a great, funky song...I've always loved this one!)

* IT'S EASY FOR YOU (should have been a single....the way he phrases the words of this song is simply incredible!!! He sounds like he has lived EVERY WORD of this song, and it truly comes through in his performance!)

Those are just a couple I could think of right off the top of my head!! But give me time and I am sure I will be re-visiting this thread soon AND often!!! ;)

TCB!
Mike

[elvisdownunder]

the first one that comes to my mind is 'just pretend', this is just one of the best ballads Elvis EVER done. he puts his heart and soul into it, and his voice is terrific

also hurt should've been better than it was, the cymbal clash and piano at the start and Elvis's voice bellowing 'iiiiiiiiiiiiiim! sooooooooooooooo huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurt!!! is a number one in its self, and the climaxes and the feeling poured from the song is just a classic!

[0349054]

I think that I'm Movin On and Gentle On My Mind are ones that never get the praise they deserve.

[acmilan]

Patch it Up
You'll Think of Me
Just Pretend (as mentioned in a previous post)
Let Yourself Go
Guitar Man
The Girl of My Best Friend

[Chris TCB]

"Make The World Go Away"
"Mary In The Morning"
"Stranger In The Crowd"
"Seperate Ways"

[ph10579]

I think one of Elvis' most underated songs would be-"Baby Got Back" :lmfao: just kidding!!! But for real I would have to say two of them would be " The first time ever I saw your face" and "We can make the morning".:clap:

[geordie]

for ol, time sake

just pretend ( how this hasnt been released as a single is a mystery, especially with the great video. )

ill never know

20 days 20 nights

MEMORIES:blink:

how long have you got ?:lmfao:

[Jungleroom76]

for ol, time sake

just pretend ( how this hasnt been released as a single is a mystery, especially with the great video. )

ill never know

20 days 20 nights

MEMORIES:blink:

how long have you got ?:lmfao:

We have all the time in the world Geordie...KEEP LISTING!!!! :D

You definitely have some great choices there (EVERYONE HERE DOES) but I DEFINITELY have to agree with you on FOR OL' TIMES SAKE, JUST PRETEND and TWENTY DAYS AND TWENTY NIGHTS!! :cool:

TCB!
Mike

[ph10579]

memphis tennessee, how the web was woven, it ain't no big thing, If I were you, I'll never know:cool: as soon as i think of more i'll type them down!!!

[IM4Elvis]

Although Elvis had many giant hits, this list could be long in itself. I'll keep it to a couple, for now at least! :D

Indescribably Blue
Bringing It Back
He'll Have to Go
Take Good Care of Her
The Sound of Your Cry

Till next time...,
IM

[nashville cat]

I wholeheartedly agree with the choice of "Just Pretend" - what a perfect song for Elvis. It's a ballad with kind of a soulful, gospel feel that is so unique to Elvis, especially in the early 70's. The live 1970 versions were even better.

Another song in this same vein I would add is "Where Did They Go, Lord". Amazing.

[michu]

Yes!WHERE DID THEY GO is superb!!!In my opinion there is many songs that Elvis should have got a Grammy Award for!!!I tell you:we will never hear voice like that again!

[geordie]

SUSPICION

fountain of love

stranger in my own home town

stranger in the crowd

before long we will have listed every elvis song:lol: :notworthy

[IM4Elvis]

Let's not forget:

"We Can Make the Morning" :cool:

and

"Hi-Heeled Sneakers." :blink:

IM

[Gerrit]

I think "The Girl I Never Loved" is one of the most underrated Elvis songs, it is often considered as a usual movie song, but I think it's far better - one of his best movie ballads.(y)

I also think "(It's A) Long Lonely Highway" is underrated, the same goes for "That's When Your Heartaches Begin", "Where Did They Go, Lord?" (as mentioned above), "She Thinks I Still Care" and "There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Who'll Take Back In)". Elvis' version of the latter is in my opinion far better than Conway Twitty's, although I really like Conway Twitty. It's a great song and a stunning performance by Elvis.

[rick]

Some of the many underrated Elvis songs I like are
TROUBLE
I Gotta Thing About You, Baby
Just Pretend
Good Time Charlie
Talk about the Good Times

All should have been hits!
rick

[IM4Elvis]

A couple of more songs which I would like to include are:

"This is our Dance" :clap:

and

"Heart of Rome." (y)

IM

[Jungleroom76]

I think "The Girl I Never Loved" is one of the most underrated Elvis songs, it is often considered as a usual movie song, but I think it's far better - one of his best movie ballads.(y)

I also think "(It's A) Long Lonely Highway" is underrated, the same goes for "That's When Your Heartaches Begin", "Where Did They Go, Lord?" (as mentioned above), "She Thinks I Still Care" and "There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Who'll Take Back In)". Elvis' version of the latter is in my opinion far better than Conway Twitty's, although I really like Conway Twitty. It's a great song and a stunning performance by Elvis.

EXCELLENT CHOICES GERRIT!!!! :clap:

I agree with you 1,000% on your choice of THE GIRL I NEVER LOVED!!! That is one of his best and most beautiful movie ballads for sure, and like you, I have always felt it was VERY underrated!!!

TCB!
Mike

[Jungleroom76]

A couple of more songs which I would like to include are:

"This is our Dance" :clap:

and

"Heart of Rome." (y)

IM
AWESOME CHOICES IM4ELVIS!!!

Those are a couple of FANTASTIC songs!!! In fact, I have to say that most of the songs from the LOVE LETTERS FROM ELVIS album are fantastic!!!

TCB!
Mike

[elvisaron21]

There are a lot of but to chose three songs for example:

-We Can Make The Morning
-The Sound Of Your Cry
-It's Easy For You

Elvis sings every word with an incredible feeling!!

[michu]

You'll never walk alone!!!

[quinn53]

I second that, excellent choices Gerit

[nashville cat]

A couple of more songs which I would like to include are:

"This is our Dance" :clap:

and

"Heart of Rome." (y)

IM

"This Is Our Dance" is a song that I have never cared for at all. It's one of the very few 70s tunes I can barely listen to. I'm sorry.

Now "Heart Of Rome" - FANTASTIC!!

[Glenn]

Loving arms
Wisdom of the ages
Have a happy
Change of habit
Any day now
Blue moon
Wonderful World
Charro!
Edge Of Reality
Let's Forget About The Stars:lol: :P

[IM4Elvis]

I do agree with the choice of "Just Pretend," along with many others which have been posted.

How about "Sylvia," "Let's Forget About the Stars," and "Angel"?

IM

[SANDRA]

'Bitter they are harder they fall' .. i think it's just beautiful.
'And the grass won't pay no mind'...
'It's only love'...
'Mary in the morning'...:notworthy
'Sylvia'..

[Sonny]

I have to agree on Sandra's choices, but especially "And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind" This Neil Diamond song has always been a favorite of mine.

Some underestimated songs I always liked:

Where Do I Go From Here
Just A Little Bit
It's Easy For You
Pieces Of My Life (beautiful)

Sonny

[jbgude]

Most of the songs that I feel are underrated have already been listed. I do not think many of the songs mentioned are underated by most fans:songs like " Suspicion" .. or "Stranger in my home town" it is just that they were not major hits in comparison.

A coupe of other tracks that I feel have not got the attention of many fans are " What now what next where to" - "Gently " " Love me tonight" and " I really dont want to know"

[SweetInspiration]

'Bitter they are harder they fall' .. i think it's just beautiful.
'And the grass won't pay no mind'...
'It's only love'...
'Mary in the morning'...:notworthy
'Sylvia'..

Its Only Love is one of my favs!!! :notworthy I listen to it almost every day!!!!

[dirklandwehr]

To me the lesser known classics are: Something Blue, It's Easy For You and the 1977 live - versions of Trying To Get To You and I Really Don't Want To Know (both from Rapid City).:blush:

[JerryNodak]

Early Mornin' Rain(studio version)
El Toro
I've Lost You(studio version)
My Way('77 single version)

[moodyblue87]

The Last Farewell
Fool
Three Corn Patches
True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
Solitaire
:hmm:
& plenty of more

[ph10579]

I totally agree that pieces of my life is underated. Also this song would make for a wonderful remake. Meaning that if some singer of today recorded it, people would love it. It would still hit the charts.:cool:

[sandy]

good time charlie:cool:

[geordie]

just heard MY BABY LEFT ME for the 1st time in ages wahat a great r&r song :cool:

inherit the wind

power of my love :notworthy

[quinn53]

Geordie, Thanks for mentioning Fountain Of Love. I always thought that was a great song.

[ph10579]

Feeling in my body, My Desert Serenede:cool:

[elvisdownunder]

i just bought the 'today, tomorrow, and forever' boxset and the song that caught my attention was 'gonna get back home somehow'. what an awesome song! that funky saxophone and beat! and Elvis's vocal performance! so:cool: . i can just imagine a remix for this song

come what may is a good song too, and the single of 'love letters/come what may' should've done better than number 19.

'indescribably blue', one of Elvis's finest performances. another that should've done better

where do i go from here, a cool song. if it'd been longer, it'd be better

[SweetInspiration]

The Last Farewell
Fool
Three Corn Patches
True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
Solitaire
:hmm:
& plenty of more

Oh man! Thanks for reminding me of "Fool"! That song is awesome!!!!!!! :king:

[Jungleroom76]

come what may is a good song too, and the single of 'love letters/come what may' should've done better than number 19.

where do i go from here, a cool song. if it'd been longer, it'd be better

EXCELLENT CHOICES ELVISDOWNUNDER!!! :cool:

TCB!
Mike

[Jungleroom76]

The Last Farewell
Fool
Three Corn Patches
True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
Solitaire
:hmm:
& plenty of more

EXCELLENT LIST MOODYBLUE87!!! (y)

TRUE LOVE TRAVELS ON A GRAVEL ROAD is such a GREAT song!!! :)

You mentioned FOOL and THREE CORN PATCHES and those are cool songs, but another underrated song from the July '73 Stax Sessions is FOR OL' TIME SAKE!! That is a BEAUTIFUL song, in my opinion!!! ;)

TCB!
Mike

[ph10579]

I couldn't agree with you more Mike. That is such a wonderful song.:cool:

[ph10579]

Has anyone heard the song Sweet Angeline? I haven't. But I can never find a audio sample on the web. I wan't to hear Elvis' version. The only place I heard a sample was on karaoke.com. But there was no one singing on it. The music sounded ok though, for a karaoke cd.(y)

[jeanno]

ANY DAY NOW
What a beautiful song! And I would add

ONLY THE STRONGS SURVIVE
IF YOU DON?T COME BACK
LOVE COMING DOWN

[rick]

Just listened to `Going Home' today. It's a nice one and the recording is very clear

rick

[Marty]

So many songs to choose from! I will try to pick songs from various parts of his career.

Sun Years: Good Rocking Tonight (seems to be forgotten lately)
Early RCA : Treat Me Nice (single version overshadowed by Jailhouse Rock)
Early Sixties : Anything That's Part Of You (Makes you want to cry)
Movie Years : It's A Wonderful World (Actually was considered for an Oscar in preselection!)
Late Sixties : Indescribably Blue (also makes you want to cry!)
American Studios : Inherit The Wind (Great Feeling - Hear him breath and give life to the song)
Early Seventies : Stranger In The Crowd (Just Superb)
Late Seventies : Susan When She Tried (Best Country recording) By the way the Today album is one of my favourites. Can't wait for the FTD release.
Live Recordings : My Way (from the Elvis In Concert album. Just sums it up...)

Many thanks to those that share my taste as many of those songs were posted before!

[ph10579]

Awesome choices Marty!!!:cool:

[charlie rodgers]

50?s
i need you so(love the original version by ivory joe hunter to

tell me why

i was the one(a great do wop with lots of vokal tricks and gimmicks from elvis ,just great

60?s
ridin the rainbow (from collecters gold fantastick vokalisation from elvis

put the blame on me (love the rhytm on this on

such and easy question (again fantastick vocalisation on this one and the way elvis plays with the words ?

tomorrow is a long time(man what a great sixties album we could have had from elvis,if he have whent in to the studio and recorded some good temporary songs for a full album

70?s
its easy for you(aint much for webber?s music in general but this one a winner with again some fantastick singing from elvis,this one is much better on JRS

love coming down(that would have been a great song on a soundtrack for a late 70?s clint eatswood movie ,like when their used the original version of where do i go from here" in thunder and lightfoot

bringing it back (from 6363,great ,great, great

i?m leavin (great song and arangement

promised land (this one is the best cover ever of any of chucks songs,

[Nizze520]

Patch it up, Faded love, She Thinks I Still Care (Take 2B) from cd WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES - 74321 30331 2
The Essential 70's Masters, Let It Be Me, It's Impossible, Hurt, This Time/I Can't Stop Loving You, It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin', A Little Bit Of Green etc. + many other livesongs (also) never played on radio.

[wannes]

what about "The Fair's Moving On"

just love that song.

[Jungleroom76]

I couldn't agree with you more Mike. That is such a wonderful song.:cool:
GLAD YOU AGREE ph10579!!!!

FOR OL' TIME SAKE is indeed a beautiful, and in my opinion, a VERY underrated song!!

TCB!
Mike

[Gertepet]

Inherit the wind
We can make the morning
Any day now
Heart of Rome
I can't stop loving you (every live peformance, just great!)

[Gertepet]

this is the story
any day now
inherit the wind
kentucky rain
we can make the morning
mary in the morning
all the 69-70-ties stuff actually.................

[JerryNodak]

ph10579: You'll find "Sweet Angeline" on Elvis' "Raised On Rock" album. If you can't find a copy online you can wait until later this year when it will be released on FTD in a special 2-cd
collectors edition. That's what I'd do. It will be well worth it(imo).

[Lildarling]

1. I'll never fall in love
2. Mary in the morning
3. 12th of never
4. Stranger in the crowd
5. Nothingville ('68 Special)
6. Wonderful world

[ph10579]

Wonderful choices:cool: Lil Darling's not on your list!:lol: :notworthy Hope you have a wonderful day Lil Darling.:P

[Lildarling]

What is that thing goin' on, ph10579?hmmm...I've got a thing about you, babe?:)))
Anyway....thanx...and Little darlin' is out of the list, cause it's me-LOL

[ph10579]

Nothing!:D What's going on with you?:)

[mn-designs]

It's funny after reading most of this thread that most songs are from the 70's!?, and it really reflects the topic title, cause most or even all 70's songs are underrated by the general public , even by the fans back in the 70's, cause if they liked the songs so much back in the days why didn't the songs charted higher on the billboard top 100?
I think the main reason for that is/was that Elvis was more a live entertainer in the 70's than a recording artist, also didn't need a number 1 hit, to get a sold out concert tour, only his name was good enough for sold out concerts, that's also maybe the problem for his recording work...it was fun to go the concerts ....but the press made fun of him for his recording work, at least that's the picture i get after all those years of watching videos en reading books. But the most funny thing is that now in 2005 we treasure him for his recording work! look what happend in the UK, all his singles were top 5 hits!! even here in Holland all singles made the top100, some of them even were getting in the official top 40! and that's really good, cause people don't buysingles anymore, they download them. But to get back to the subject....i think all his 70's material is underrated.And that's a shame cause he really recorded some jewels in that decade. But we can't rewrite history..

[Grantster]

(1) Fifties recording – “Young and Beautiful”

One of the finest Elvis ballads from the fifties rock era. Unlike the universally popular “Love Me Tender”, however, it had to compete with the groundbreaking "Jailhouse Rock" on its featured soundtrack and missed out on a single release.

(2) Sixties Recording – “Edge of Reality”

Outstanding albeit neglected B Side to the comeback single “If I Can Dream”. The one place it was given a chance as an A side was in Australia - it went to #1.

(3) Seventies Recording – “Talk About the Good Times”

A rare occasion in the later part of Elvis’ career when he really cut loose on a rock (albeit country rock) recording. Unfortunately it got lost in the predominately down beat songs that made up the most inappropriately titled album of his career – “Good Times”.

(4) Gospel recording – “Let Us Pray”

A hip sixties Gospel rock number complete with funky female backing vocals that was even disregarded from inclusion in the fifty odd tracks that made up the otherwise excellent “Amazing Grace” –Greatest Sacred Performances”.

(5) Rock and roll recording – “Got a Lot of Living to do”

Contains absolutely everything that was the spirit of fifties rock and could have easily have been a #1 hit – just never got the chance.

(6) Folk Recordings (s) - “Early Mornin’ Rain” and (That’s What You Get) For Lovin’ Me”

Remain in the shadows of the praises always heaped on Elvis’ covers of Dylan’s “Tomorrow is a Long time” and “Don’t Think Twice”.

(7) Blues Recording(s) – “All I Needed was the Rain” and “Hard Luck”

Fine examples of Elvis showing his mastery of the Blues genre. Seemingly ignored because they both appeared in Elvis movies.

(8) Easy Listening Recording – “It’s Impossible”

No one has noticed that no one has come close to Elvis’ rendition of this easy listening classic.


Grantster

[geordie]

g.i. blues

pokett full of rainbows

no more :cool: :king:

[Redroo]

'What Now, What Next Where To'

'Make me Know It'

'Judy'

'And then we kiss and kiss and kiss some more
Who cares how many times we kiss
Cause on a night like this
Who keeps score'