Customer Ratings & Reviews

A Christmas gift for a friend, not of of Elvis. I have no idea why my friend wanted this cd

I have bought this cd for my aunt and she likes it alot.

got for wife I think Elvis is very overrated and not that good

"The Essential Elvis" captures, on only a two-compact disc set, a brief taste of this true American idol's most popular songs, showcasing his capabilities to cover various, diversified types of music in his very own style, spanning two decades of his career. From his mid-1950's beginning of Rockabilly numbers, opening the early chapter of the Rock & Roll era, thru some of his 1960's finest studio and movie soundtrack recordings, thru a few songs recorded during the latter portion of his career in the 1970's, both at his peak of live performing and at his final recordings in his home's den, there's just a little bit of all forms of music which this uniquely talented artist covered in his passionate, superb style. You can hear as his vocal range diversifies and improves from youthful and slightly rough covers of "Blue Suede Shoes" to more mature and smooth romantic approaches toward songs as "Can't Help Falling In Love" to the latter and sometimes bordering on nearly operatic material as is revealed on "Hurt". While, again this is merely a small sampling of his many songs, this concisely proves why Elvis Presley was special and will always be famous and adored by countless admirers worldwide. By the way, I also highly recommend the three-cd collection, titled "Artist Of The Century", which similarly offers a rather basic and brief perspective, though provides just a slightly better selection. The best point of this title is for those who may not be all that interested in owning or learning too much regarding this gifted and historically significant musical artist, since it still does indeed manage to offer a bit of insight and pure entertainment at an affordable cost.

Great elvis music. Recommended for any elsie priestly fan.