A Little Less Conversation: The Greatest Hits of Elvis Presley

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

Tracklist

1▼Digital Media
#TitleRatingLength
1A Little Less Conversation JXL
assistant engineer:
Dan Milazzo and Claudius Mittendorfer (engineer, producer, mixer)
engineer:
Ray Bardani
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (from 1968-03-07 until 1968-06-23)
remixer:
Junkie XL (Dutch DJ/score composer Tom Holkenborg)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation) (in 2002) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1968-03-07 until 1968-06-23)
mixed at:
Computer Hell Cabin in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland), Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands
remix of:
A Little Less Conversation by Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
cover recording of:
A Little Less Conversation (from 1968-03-07 until 1968-06-23)
writer:
Mac Davis (US country singer, songwriter & actor) and Billy Strange
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Elvis Presley Music
recording of:
A Little Less Conversation
writer:
Mac Davis (US country singer, songwriter & actor) and Billy Strange
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Elvis Presley Music
3.43:33
2Suspicious Minds
cover recording of:
Suspicious Minds
lyricist and composer:
Mark James (Francis Zambon, composer of “Suspicious Minds”)
publisher:
Laetrec Music, Press Music Co., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
4:29
3Hound Dog
producer:
Steve Sholes
background vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group)
cover recording of:
Hound Dog
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber (on 1952-08-12)
composer:
Mike Stoller (on 1952-08-12)
previously attributed to:
Johnny Otis
publisher:
Chappell Morris Ltd., Cherry Lane, Cherry Lane Music, Cherry Lane Music Publishing, Elvis Presley Music, Gladys Music, Lion Publishing Co., MCA Music Inc. (US-based music publishers), MCA Music Ltd., MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group), Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available), Universal/MCA Music (music publisher; do not use as release label!), Williamson Music Company and Williamson Music, Inc.
2:15
4Don’t Be Cruel
recording of:
Don’t Be Cruel
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Shalimar Music Corp., Unichappell Music, Inc. and Williamson Music Company
2:03
5In the Ghetto
recording of:
In the Ghetto
lyricist and composer:
Mac Davis (US country singer, songwriter & actor)
publisher:
ABG Elvis Songs, B-n-B Music Inc., Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Chrysalis Songs, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Gladys Music Inc., R&H Music, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
2:46
6Blue Suede Shoes
cover recording of:
Blue Suede Shoes
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music) (in 1955)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (publisher), Carl Perkins Music Inc., Carlin Music Corp., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Hi Lo Music, Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Unichappell Music, Unichappell Music, Inc. and Wren Music Co.
part of:
Million Dollar Quartet (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
1:59
7Always on My Mind
cover recording of:
Always on My Mind
writer:
Johnny Christopher (Guitarist, lyricist, composer, singer, session musician), Mark James (Francis Zambon, composer of “Suspicious Minds”) and Wayne Carson Thompson
publisher:
Bike Music, Budde Songs Inc., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Lovolar Music, Peermusic (S.E. Asia) Ltd., Rose Bridge Music, Screen Gems, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Sebanine Music
sub-publisher:
Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (Hong Kong) Ltd. (EMI Music Publishing (Hong Kong) Limited) and Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd.
3:37
8The Wonder of You
cover recording of:
The Wonder of You
lyricist and composer:
Baker Knight
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Leeds Music Ltd., Universal Duchess Music Corp. and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
2:35
9Bridge Over Troubled Water
recorded at:
Cow Palace in Daly City, California, United States (on 1976-11-29)
live cover recording of:
Bridge Over Troubled Water (on 1976-11-29)
lyricist:
Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel)
composer:
Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel) (in 1969)
publisher:
Charing Cross Music (Paul Simon’s publishing company), Pattern Music Ltd (publisher), Paul Simon Music, Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
cover recording of:
Bridge Over Troubled Water
lyricist:
Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel)
composer:
Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel) (in 1969)
publisher:
Charing Cross Music (Paul Simon’s publishing company), Pattern Music Ltd (publisher), Paul Simon Music, Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
4:35
10Are You Lonesome Tonight
cover 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)
3:06
11Rubberneckin’
recording of:
Rubberneckin’
writer:
Cory Jones and Bunny Warren
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Elvis Presley Music
2:13
12Don’t Cry Daddy
recording of:
Don’t Cry Daddy
lyricist and composer:
Mac Davis (US country singer, songwriter & actor)
publisher:
B-n-B Music Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Unichappell Music
2:48
13Kiss Me Quick
cover recording of:
Kiss Me Quick (on 1961-06-05)
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chrysalis Songs, Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
2:49
14Bossa Nova Baby
bass:
Ray Siegel (from 1962-01-22 until 1962-01-23)
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (U.S. studio drummer and percussionist) (from 1962-01-22 until 1962-01-23) and D.J. Fontana (from 1962-01-22 until 1962-01-23)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (from 1962-01-22 until 1962-01-23), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1962-01-22 until 1962-01-23) and Tiny Timbrell (from 1962-01-22 until 1962-01-23)
mandolin:
Tiny Timbrell (from 1962-01-22 until 1962-01-23)
percussion:
Emil Radocchia (from 1962-01-22 until 1962-01-23)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (from 1962-01-22 until 1962-01-23)
trumpet:
Anthony Terran (from 1962-01-22 until 1962-01-23) and Rudolph Loera (from 1963-01-22 until 1963-01-23)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (from 1963-01-22 until 1963-01-23)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1963-01-22 until 1963-01-23)
cover recording of:
Bossa Nova, Baby (from 1963-01-22 until 1963-01-23)
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)
2:02
15Such a Night
cover 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
16Good Luck Charm
accordion:
Gordon Stoker (US pianist, tenor vocalist and music publisher) (on 1961-10-15)
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1961-10-15)
clarinet and saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1961-10-15)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1961-10-15) and Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1961-10-15)
guitar:
Jerry Kennedy (on 1961-10-15) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1961-10-15)
organ and piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1961-10-15)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”), The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1961-10-15) and Millie Kirkham (on 1961-10-15)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1961), BMG Music (in 1961, in 1962) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1961-10-15)
cover recording of:
Good Luck Charm (on 1961-10-15)
writer:
Wally Gold and Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter)
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company
2.252:26
17One Night
cover recording of:
One Night
writer:
Dave Bartholomew, Pearl King and Anita Steiman
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Travis Music, Inc.
version of:
One Night (of Sin)
2:34
18(Now and Then There’s) a Fool Such as I
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1958-06-10)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1958-06-10) and Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1958-06-10)
guitar:
Chet Atkins (on 1958-06-10), Hank Garland (on 1958-06-10) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1958-06-10)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1958-06-10)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1958-06-10)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1959) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1958-06-10) and Bloch Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (on 1961-03-25)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1959 (number: 33)
live cover recording of:
(Now and Then There’s) a Fool Such as I (on 1958-06-10)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Trader
publisher:
LeFevre Sing Pub. Co., MCA Music Inc. (US-based music publishers) and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
cover recording of:
(Now and Then There’s) a Fool Such as I
lyricist and composer:
Bill Trader
publisher:
LeFevre Sing Pub. Co., MCA Music Inc. (US-based music publishers) and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
2.952:37
19Fever
recording engineer:
Bill Porter (engineer) (on 1960-04-03)
producer:
Chet Atkins and Steve Sholes
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1960)
recorded at:
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:
Fever (on 1960-04-03)
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
33:32
20Moody Blue
cover recording of:
Moody Blue
lyricist and composer:
Mark James (Francis Zambon, composer of “Suspicious Minds”)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Sweet Glory Music, Inc.
2:49
21Santa 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
2:23
22Wooden 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
2:03
23You Gave Me a Mountain
recorded at:
St. Paul Civic Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (on 1974-10-02)
live cover recording of:
You Gave Me a Mountain (on 1974-10-02)
lyricist and composer:
Marty Robbins
publisher:
Mariposa Music Inc. (publisher) and Mojave Music Inc.
3:14
24Way Down
recording of:
Way Down
lyricist and composer:
Layng Martine, Jr. (Nashville songwriter)
publisher:
MCS Music Ltd. and Ray Stevens Music
2:37
25Hard Headed Woman
cover recording of:
Hard Headed Woman (on 1958-01-15)
lyricist and composer:
Claude Demetrius
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) and Williamson Music Company
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
1:53
26You’ll Never Walk Alone
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11) and Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
guitar:
Harold Bradley (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11), Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11) and Chip Young (American session guitarist, bassist, producer in the genre of country) (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
organ:
Hoyt Hawkins (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11) and Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
steel guitar:
Pete Drake (steel guitar player) (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11) and Millie Kirkham (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
cover recording of:
You’ll Never Walk Alone (Carousel) (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), 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)
2:43
27Surrender
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
1:52
28Trouble
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
29You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling (live at the International Hotel, Las Vegas)
live cover recording of:
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (on 1970-09-02)
writer:
Barry Mann, Phil Spector and Cynthia Weil
publisher:
ABKCO Music Publishing Pty Ltd, ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Columbia Music (Publisher. Do not use as a release label.), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), Mother Bertha Music Inc., Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
sub-publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Germany (GmbH & Co. KG), Screen Gems-Columbia Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., 日本アブコ音楽出版 (ABKCO Japan Publishing), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30), イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30), ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
4:23
30All Shook Up
cover recording of:
All Shook Up
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Global (publisher) and Shalimar Music Corp.
1:57