Elvis Presley – The 50 Greatest Hits (2000/2017) [Qobuz FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

For those familiar only with the King of Rock & Roll’s name and reputation, the prospect of buying a best-of can be quite a nauseating proposition. The huge range of compilations available varies in quality, and depth, but as yet there exists no definitive choice for first-time Presleyers. RCA’s latest attempt to correct this is perhaps the finest best-of Elvis Presley ever. Spanning two CDs and, as its title suggests, 50 songs, all the classic tracks are here, from “Heartbreak Hotel” through “Suspicious Minds.” The sound quality is as near-perfect as one will get for a best-of from this artist, and the packaging is quite superb. While it may not be as in-depth as other compilations, The 50 Greatest Hits is adequate for those wanting the major hits, and provides a taster for each of his styles. As a starting point to Elvis Presley’s work, this is unmatched by any other best-of and is an almost perfect compilation in that all of his most noted tracks are here, as are all the finest moment from each of his eras. For the more hardcore Elvis fan, also, The 50 Greatest Hits is an essential purchase, offering almost all of the finest tracks on a mere two discs.

Tracklist:

Disc 1:
01 – That’s All Right
02 – Mystery Train
03 – Heartbreak Hotel
04 – Blue Suede Shoes
05 – Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
06 – Hound Dog
07 – Don’t Be Cruel
08 – Love Me Tender
09 – Too Much
10 – All Shook Up
11 – (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
12 – (Let’s Have A) Party
13 – Loving You
14 – Jailhouse Rock
15 – Don’t (with The Jordanaires)
16 – Trouble
17 – Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
18 – King Creole
19 – Hard Headed Woman
20 – One Night
21 – (Now and Then There’s) A Fool Such as I
22 – A Big Hunk O’ Love
23 – Stuck on You
24 – The Girl of My Best Friend
25 – It’s Now or Never

Disc 2:
01 – Are You Lonesome Tonight
02 – Wooden Heart
03 – Surrender (with Jordanaires)
04 – (Marie’s the Name Of) His Latest Flame
05 – Can’t Help Falling in Love
06 – Good Luck Charm
07 – She’s Not You
08 – Return to Sender
09 – (You’re The) Devil In Disguise
10 – Viva Las Vegas
11 – Crying In the Chapel
12 – Love Letters
13 – Guitar Man
14 – If I Can Dream
15 – In the Ghetto
16 – Suspicious Minds
17 – Don’t Cry Daddy
18 – The Wonder Of You
19 – I Just Can’t Help Believin’
20 – An American Trilogy
21 – Burning Love
22 – Always On My Mind
23 – Suspicion
24 – Moody Blue
25 – Way Down