The Rise of the King: Elvis Presley's 200 Essential Hits

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

Tracklist

1▶Digital Media: Volume 1
2▼Digital Media: Volume 2
#TitleRatingLength
1One Night of Sin
recording of:
One Night (of Sin)
lyricist and composer:
Dave Bartholomew and Pearl King
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc. and EMI / Utd Partnership
2:35
2When It Rains, It Really Pours
1:49
3Jailhouse Rock
2:28
4I Want to Be Free
recording of:
I Want to Be Free
writer:
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music, Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP), Silver Seahorse Music LLC and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
2:13
5Baby I Don't Care
1:53
6Young and Beautiful
recording of:
Young and Beautiful
writer:
Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) and Abner Silver
publisher:
Blen Music, Carlin Music Corporation, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) and Rachel’s Own Music
2:03
7Treat Me Nice
recording of:
Treat Me Nice
writer:
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
2:11
8King Creole
recording of:
King Creole
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry Lane Music, Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
2:11
9As Long as I Have You
recording of:
As Long as I Have You
writer:
Ben Weisman and Fred Wise
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Erika Publishing and Gladys Music Inc.
1:51
10Hard Headed Woman
recording of:
Hard Headed Woman
lyricist and composer:
Claude Demetrius
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) and Williamson Music Company
1:54
11Trouble
recording of:
Trouble (Elvis Presley)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Jerome Leiber Music, Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP), Purple Starfish Music, Sony Songs and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
2:17
12Dixieland Rock
recording of:
Dixieland Rock
writer:
Rachel Frank and Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter)
publisher:
Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company
1:47
13Don't Ask Me Why
recording of:
Don’t Ask Me Why
writer:
Ben Weisman and Fred Wise
publisher:
Chappell & Co. and Erika Publishing
2:06
14Lover Doll
recording of:
Lover Doll
writer:
Abner Silver and Sid Wayne
2:10
15Crawfish
recording of:
Crawfish
lyricist:
Fred Wise
composer:
Ben Weisman
publisher:
Chappell & Co. and Erika Publishing
1:49
16Young Dreams
recording of:
Young Dreams
writer:
Martin Kalmanoff (ASCAP songwriter) and Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter)
publisher:
Dandy Dittys and Rachel’s Own Music
2:24
17Steadfast, Loyal and True
1:16
18New Orleans
recording of:
New Orleans
writer:
Roy C. Bennett (US songwriter) and Sid Tepper
publisher:
Gladys Music Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC and Williamson Music Company
1:59
19Danny
1:52
20I Believe
recording of:
I Believe
writer:
Ervin Drake (Songwriter), Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl (Songwriter) and Al Stillman
publisher:
Adaken Music, Cromwell Music, Inc., Gentlemen Jim Music Corp., Hampshire House Publishing Corp., L and S Freedom Music, Lindabet Music Corporation, Tadzio Music Corp., The Songwriters Guild, The Stillman Song Company and TRO Essex Music Ltd.
2:04
21Take My Hand, Precious Lord
recording of:
Take My Hand, Precious Lord
lyricist and arranger:
Thomas A. Dorsey (blues and gospel musician aka “Georgia Tom”)
additional composer:
Thomas A. Dorsey (blues and gospel musician aka “Georgia Tom”)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
previously attributed to:
George Nelson Allen (American composer from the 1800s)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
3:17
22There'll Be Peace in the Valley
recording of:
There’ll Be Peace in the Valley for Me
publisher:
Thomas A. Dorsey (blues and gospel musician aka “Georgia Tom”) (on 1939-01-25)
lyricist and composer:
Thomas A. Dorsey (blues and gospel musician aka “Georgia Tom”)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Rightsong Music, Unichappell Music, Unichappell Music, Inc., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
3:21
23Is It No Secret (What God Can Do)
recording of:
It Is No Secret
lyricist and composer:
Stuart Hamblen
publisher:
Duchess Music Corporation (BMI-affiliated), Hamblen Music, MCA Music Ltd. and Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI)
3:55
24Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
1:52
25Santa Claus Is Back in Town
recording of:
Santa Claus Is Back in Town
writer:
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
2:24
26Make Me Know It
recording of:
Make Me Know It
lyricist and composer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Chrysalis Songs, Elvis Presley Music and R&H Music
2:00
27Fever
recording of:
Fever
writer:
Eddie Cooley and John Davenport (songwriter Otis Blackwell)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Chrysalis Songs, Fort Knox Music, Fort Knox Music Co, Fort Knox Music Inc., Jay & Cee Music, Lark Music Ltd., Trio Music (publisher), Trio Music Co., Inc. and Trio Music Company
part of:
The Adjustment Bureau
3:33
28The Girl of My Best Friend
recording of:
The Girl of My Best Friend
writer:
Sam Bobrick and Ross Butler
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chrysalis Songs, Elvis Presley Music and R&H Music
2:23
29I Will Be Home Again
recording of:
I Will Be Home Again
writer:
Bennie Benjamin (in 1944), Raymond Leveen (Composer, songwriter and author) (in 1944) and Lou Singer (pianist) (in 1944)
premiered by:
The Golden Gate Quartet (on 1945-03-16)
publisher:
Bennie Benjamin Music Inc. and Chappell & Co.
2:34
30Dirty, Dirty Feeling
recording of:
Dirty Dirty Feeling
writer:
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music, Gladys Music Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC, Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
1:34
31Thrill of Your Love
recording of:
Thrill of Your Love
lyricist and composer:
Stan Kesler (US session musician, composer and producer)
publisher:
R&H Music
3:01
32Soldier Boy
recording of:
Soldier Boy
writer:
David Jones and Theodore Williams
publisher:
Edward B. Marks Music Co. (founded originally as J. Stern & Co. in 1894, renamed in 1919)
3:06
33Such at Night
recording of:
Such a Night
lyricist and composer:
Lincoln Chase (songwriter)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Elvis Presley Music, Embassy Music Corporation and Raleigh Music, Inc.
3:00
34It Feels So Right
recording of:
It Feels So Right
writer:
Ben Weisman and Fred Wise
publisher:
Blen Music, Chappell & Co., Elvis Presley Music Inc., Gladys Music Inc. and Spirit Two Music Inc.
2:10
35The Girl Next Door
2:14
36Like a Baby
recording of:
Like a Baby
lyricist and composer:
Jesse Stone
publisher:
Bob Abbott Music, Inc., Elvis Presley Music, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Unichappell Music
2:40
37Reconsider Baby
recording of:
Reconsider Baby
lyricist and composer:
Lowell Fulson
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
3:40
38It's Now or Never
3:15
39A Mess of Blues
recording of:
A Mess of Blues
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Songs, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
2:41
40Fame of Fortune
recording of:
Fame and Fortune
lyricist:
Fred Wise
composer:
Ben Weisman
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Erika Music Publishing, Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc., Spirit Two Music Inc. and Williamson Music Company
2:31
41Stuck on You
recording of:
Stuck on You
lyricist:
Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) (on 1960-03-20)
composer:
J. Leslie McFarland (composer) (on 1960-03-20)
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc., Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company
2:20
42Are You Lonesome Tonight_
recording of:
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
lyricist:
Roy Turk
composer:
Lou Handman
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher), Bourne, Inc., Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Cromwell Music, Cromwell Music, Inc., Elvis Presley Music, Gladys Music, Redwood Music and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
3:08
43I Gotta Know
recording of:
I Gotta Know
writer:
Paul Evans (50s US rock n roll singer/songwriter) and Matt Williams (US songwriter “I Gotta Know”)
publisher:
Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music and Port Music Corp.
2:16
44Tonight Is So Right for Love
recording of:
Tonight Is So Right for Love
writer:
Abner Silver and Sid Wayne
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music and Holly-Hill Music Publishing Co.
2:15
45What's She Really Like
recording of:
What's She Really Like
writer:
Abner Silver and Sid Wayne
2:32
46Frankfort Special
2:56
47Wooden Heart
recording of:
Wooden Heart
lyricist:
Ben Weisman and Fred Wise
composer:
Bert Kaempfert (German orchestra leader, producer and songwriter) and Kay Twomey
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chappell & Co., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Gladys Music Inc., Manuskript (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Sinless Music and Spirit Two Music Inc.
translated version of:
Muß i denn zum Städtele hinaus
2:07
48Pocketful of Rainbows
recording of:
Pocketful of Rainbows
lyricist and composer:
Ben Weisman and Fred Wise
publisher:
Chappell & Co. and Spirit Two Music Inc.
2:36
49Shoppin' Around
recording of:
Shoppin’ Around
writer:
Roy C. Bennett (US songwriter), Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) and Sid Tepper
publisher:
Holly-Hill Music Publishing Co. and Rachel’s Own Music
2:25
50Big Boots
recording of:
Big Boots
writer:
Sherman Edwards and Sid Wayne
publisher:
Holly-Hill Music Publishing Co.
1:34
51G.I. Blues
recording of:
G.I. Blues
writer:
Roy C. Bennett (US songwriter) and Sid Tepper
publisher:
Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company Inc. and Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
2:38
52Didja' Ever
recording of:
Didja’ Ever
writer:
Sherman Edwards and Sid Wayne
2:38
53Doin' the Best I Can
recording of:
Doin’ the Best I Can
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Chrysalis Songs and R&H Music
3:12
54His Hand Is Mine
recording of:
His Hand in Mine
writer:
Mosie Lister (Gospel song writer)
3:16
55I'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden Staisrs
recording of:
I’m Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs
lyricist and composer:
Cully Holt
1:51
56In My Father's House
recording of:
In My Father’s House
lyricist:
Aileene Hanks
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
2:06
57Milky White Way
recording of:
Milky White Way (Elvis arr.)
writer:
Landers Coleman
arranger:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation
arrangement of:
Milky White Way
2:15
58Known Only to Him
recording of:
Known Only to Him
writer:
Stuart Hamblen
2:07
59I Believe in the Man in the Sky
recording of:
I Believe in the Man in the Sky
writer:
Richard Howard (US songwriter)
publisher:
Rosarita Music
2:13
60Joshua Fit the Battle
recording of:
Joshua Fit the Battle (trad. arr. Elvis)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
arrangement of:
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
2:42
61Jesus Knows What I Need
2:12
62Swing Down Sweet Chariot
recording of:
Swing Down Sweet Chariot (trad. arr. Elvis)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
arrangement of:
Swing Down Sweet Chariot
2:33
63Mansion Over the Hilltop
recording of:
Mansion Over the Hilltop
lyricist and composer:
Ira Stanphill (American gospel writer)
2:57
64If We Never Meet Again
recording of:
If We Never Meet Again
lyricist and composer:
Albert E. Brumley
1:59
65Working on the Building
recording of:
Working on the Building
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation
1:53
66Little Sister
recording of:
Little Sister
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
2:29
67His Latest Plane
2:04
68Surrender
recording of:
Surrender
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
composer:
Ernesto De Curtis (composer)
publisher:
Chrysalis Songs, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Elvis Presley Music and R&H Music
is based on:
Torna a Surriento
1:55
69Lonely Man
recording of:
Lonely Man
writer:
Bennie Benjamin and Sol Marcus
publisher:
Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Warner Bros. Music Corp. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
2:47
70Flaming Star
recording of:
Flaming Star
lyricist:
Sid Wayne
composer:
Sherman Edwards
publisher:
Holly-Hill Music Publishing Co. and Gladys Music Inc. (from 1960 to present)
2:28
71Summer Kisses, Winter Tears
recording of:
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears
writer:
Jack Lloyd (songwriter), Ben Weisman and Fred Wise
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music Inc. and Spirit Two Music Inc.
2:20
72It's a Sin
2:42
73Sentimental Me
recording of:
Sentimental Me
writer:
Jimmy Cassin (Songwriter) and Jim Morehead (Songwriter)
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp. and Ross Jungnickel, Inc.
translated version of:
Mondscheinmelodie
2:33
74There's Always Me
recording of:
There’s Always Me
lyricist and composer:
Don Robertson (composer & instrumentalist)
publisher:
Don Robertson Music Corp. and Gladys Music Inc.
2:17
75Give Me the Right
recording of:
Give Me the Right
writer:
Norm Blagman and Fred Wise
publisher:
Gladys Music and Williamson Music Company
2:34
3▶Digital Media: Volume 3