Elvis

[Sonny]

Short introduction: Elvis, was the title of Elvis' second album. In the UK it got subtitles "Rock 'N' Roll no.2", because the first album overthere had been titled "Rock 'N' Roll". It was recorded in little over three days in September 1956. It was released just one month after the sessions and reached the number 1 position on December 8th.
This being the updated version, it has an additional 6 tracks that were hits at the time, but did not appear on the original album.

Tracklist:

01. Hound Dog
02. Don't Be Cruel
03. Anyway You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)
04. Rip It Up
05. Love Me
06. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
07. Long Tall Sally
08. First In Line
09. Paralyzed
10. So Glad You're Mine
11. Old Shep
12. Ready Teddy
13. Anyplace Is Paradise
14. How's The World Treating You
15. How Do You Think I Feel
16. Too Much
17. Playing For Keeps
18. Love Me Tender

Recorded: September 1956
Original album release: 1956
CD released:1999
Essential: yes

Score:
Contents: 9
Sound: 8+
Artwork: 8

More information:

[Lisarose]

I bought this primarily because it included Paralyzed, one of my new favorites. I also love Rip It Up & Anyplace is Paradise.

[kurt]

I have this one too.It´s darn GOOD !!!!!!

[beckelvis]

I Have It,it´s Fantastic,essential

[Diane]

I have it in the original vinyl LP and love it!

Diane

[shelley.m.]

I have 2 copies of this album on vinyl.Both are re-issues.One is pressed on black vinyl and the other on red vinyl.I like the song How's The World Treating You.

[SleepyJack]

Great album....and probably one of my favourite Elvis album covers.