The Legend Lives On

~ Release by Elvis Presley (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

CD 1: The First Hits
CD 2: The Hits of 1957–1958
CD 3: The Hits of 1958–1962
CD 4: The Hits of 1963–1968
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1(You’re the) Devil in Disguise
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27) and Buddy Harman (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
guitar:
Harold Bradley (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27), Jerry Kennedy (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27), Grady Martin (country/rockabilly guitarist) (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
saxophone, shakers and vibraphone [vibes]:
Boots Randolph (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1963-05-26)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27) and Millie Kirkham (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1963), BMG Music (in 1963) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc., Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
cover recording of:
(You’re the) Devil in Disguise (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
writer:
Bernie Baum, Bill Giant (Bill (Harvey) Zimmerman) and Florence Kaye
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and R&H Music
2.652:21
2One Broken Heart for Sale
bass:
Ray Siegel (on 1962-09-22)
clarinet and saxophone:
Clifford Scott (on 1962-09-22)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1962-09-22) and Frank Carlson (on 1962-09-22)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1962-09-22), Billy Strange (on 1962-09-22) and Tiny Timbrell (on 1962-09-22)
organ:
Dudley Brooks (on 1962-09-22)
piano:
Don Robertson (“Happy Whistler” songwriter) (on 1962-09-22)
vocals:
The Mello Men (American singing quartet) (on 1962-09-22)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1962-09-22)
cover recording of:
One Broken Heart for Sale (on 1962-09-22)
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Winfield Scott
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and R&H Music
1:36
3Bossa Nova Baby2:02
4Witchcraft
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27) and Buddy Harman (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
guitar:
Harold Bradley (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27), Jerry Kennedy (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27), Grady Martin (country/rockabilly guitarist) (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
saxophone, shakers and vibraphone [vibes]:
Boots Randolph (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27) and Millie Kirkham (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1963)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
cover recording of:
Witchcraft (from 1963-05-26 until 1963-05-27)
writer:
Dave Bartholomew and Pearl King
2:24
5They Remind Me Too Much of You
cover recording of:
They Remind Me Too Much of You
lyricist and composer:
Don Robertson (Composer & instrumentalist)
publisher:
Don Robertson Music Corp.
2:33
6Kiss Me Quick
cover recording of:
Kiss Me Quick
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chrysalis Songs, Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
2:47
7Viva Las Vegas
cover recording of:
Viva Las Vegas
lyricist:
Doc Pomus
composer:
Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Felder Pomus Entertainment, Intersong GmbH (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Mort Shuman Songs, Pomus Songs Inc., Sharoonie Songs and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corporation, publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2:16
8Kissin’ Cousins2:13
9What’d I Say
cover recording of:
What’d I Say
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Mijac Music, MUAC Music, Progressive Music (publisher), Unichappell Music, Inc. and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corporation, publisher; do NOT use as release label)
3:04
10Such a Night
recording engineer:
Bill Porter (engineer) (on 1960-04-03)
producer:
Chet Atkins and Steve Sholes
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-04-03)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-04-03) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-04-03)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-04-03), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-04-03) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-04-03)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-04-03)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-04-03)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-04-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music and BMG Entertainment (in 1960)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-04-03) and RCA Victor Studios (Nashville) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-04-03)
mixed at:
RCA Victor Studios (Nashville) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
cover recording of:
Such a Night (on 1960-04-03)
lyricist and composer:
Lincoln Chase
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Elvis Presley Music, Embassy Music Corporation and Raleigh Music, Inc.
33:00
11Ain’t That Loving You Baby
cover recording of:
Ain’t That Loving You Baby
writer:
Ivory Joe Hunter (American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist) and Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Elvis Presley Music Inc.
2:24
12Blue Christmas
engineer:
Thorne Nogar
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1957-09-05)
double bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (on 1957-09-05)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1957-09-05)
electric guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1957-09-05)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (on 1957-09-05)
background vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1957-09-05) and Millie Kirkham (on 1957-09-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA Victor (in 1957), Sony Music Entertainment (Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1957) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc., Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1968)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1957-09-05)
cover recording of:
Blue Christmas (on 1957-09-05)
writer:
Bill Hayes (songwriter) and Jay Johnson (songwriter of "Blue Christmas")
publisher:
Anglo-Pic Music Co. Ltd., Bibo Music Publishing, Inc., PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998), Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998) and Universal Polygram International, Inc.
3.52:09
13Do the Clam3:17
14Crying in the Chapel
producer:
Steve Sholes
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-10-30)
double bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-10-30) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-10-30)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-10-30) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-10-30)
instruments:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-10-30)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-10-30)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-10-30)
background vocals:
The Jordanaires
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-10-31)
vocals:
Charlie Hodge (on 1960-10-30), The Jordanaires (on 1960-10-30) and Millie Kirkham (on 1960-10-30)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-10-31)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1965), RCA Corporation (formerly Radio Corporation of America till late 1960s, became BMG Music in 1986) (in 1965) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc., Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-10-30)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1965 (recordings) (number: 26)
cover recording of:
Crying in the Chapel (from 1960-10-30 until 1960-10-31)
lyricist and composer:
Artie Glenn (in 1953)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Morris Ltd., Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher) and Mijac Music
2.752:25
15Big Boss Man
cover recording of:
Big Boss Man
writer:
Luther Dixon and Al Smith (US blues artist)
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Conrad Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), EMI Unart Catalog Inc., EMI United Partnership Ltd., Mijac Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK), Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Tristan Music Ltd., フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ロックンロール ミュージック (Rock ’n’ Roll Music)
2:52
16(Such a) Question
recording of:
(Such an) Easy Question
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Winfield Scott
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
2:23
17Frankie and Johnny
recording of:
Frankie and Johnny (Elvis arrangement)
arranger:
Alex Gottlieb, Fred Karger (Frederick Maxwell Karger, Jr) and Ben Weisman
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Gladys Music
arrangement of:
Frankie and Johnny (traditional song, version of "Frankie and Albert")
2:34
18Love Letters
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1966)
cover recording of:
Love Letters
lyricist:
Edward Heyman
composer:
Victor Young (American composer, arranger, violinist & conductor)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Famous Chappell, Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Sony/ATV Harmony and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
part of:
The 18th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
4.52:51
19Guitar Man
cover recording of:
Guitar Man
lyricist and composer:
Jerry Reed
publisher:
Sixteen Stars Music (BMI-affiliated) and The International Music Network
32:19
20U.S. Male
cover recording of:
U.S. Male
lyricist and composer:
Jerry Reed Hubbard
publisher:
Sixteen Stars Music (BMI-affiliated), Valley Music Ltd (publisher) and Vector Music
2:42
21You’ll Never Walk Alone
cover recording of:
You’ll Never Walk Alone (Carousel)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), T.B. Harms Company, The Welk Music Group, Williamson Music Company and Williamson Music, Inc.
part of:
Carousel (Rodgers & Hammerstein musical)
2:47
22If I Can Dream
recording of:
If I Can Dream
lyricist and composer:
Earl Brown (composer and arranger)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Gladys Music, Gladys Music (Joachim Jean Aberbach), Gladys Music Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC, Steve Peter Music (ASCAP), Universal Music Corporation (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.), ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) and 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
3:16
CD 5: Elvis’ Last Hits

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copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Reader’s Digest (in 1987)
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