Hitstory

~ Release by Elvis Presley (see all versions of this release, 5 available)

Tracklist

1▶CD: 30 #1 Hits
2▶CD: 2nd to None
3▼CD: The Story Continues
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1I Beg of You
bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24)
cover recording of:
I Beg of You (from 1957-02-23 until 1957-02-24)
writer:
Rose Marie McCoy and Kelly Owens (US pianist and organist)
publisher:
Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Chrysalis Songs, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
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2My Wish Came True
engineer:
Thorne Nogar
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1957-09-06)
cover recording of:
My Wish Came True (on 1957-09-06)
lyricist and composer:
Ivory Joe Hunter (American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Unart Catalog Inc. and Unichappell Music Co.
3.5?:??
3Ain’t That Loving You Baby
cover recording of:
Ain’t That Loving You Baby (on 1958-06-10)
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.
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4Fame and Fortune
cover 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
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5I Gotta Know
cover 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.
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6Flaming Star
accordion:
Jimmie Haskell (from 1960-08-08 until 1960-10-07)
bass:
Myer Rubin (US bassist 1930s - 1960s) (from 1960-08-08 until 1960-10-07)
drums (drum set):
Bernie Mattinson (from 1960-08-08 until 1960-10-07)
guitar:
Howard Roberts (jazz guitarist, educator, session musician and producer) (from 1960-08-08 until 1960-10-07) and Tiny Timbrell (from 1960-08-08 until 1960-10-07)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (from 1960-08-08 until 1960-10-07)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (from 1960-08-08 until 1960-10-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1961)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1960-08-08, on 1960-10-07)
recording of:
Flaming Star (from 1960-08-08 until 1960-10-07)
lyricist:
Sid Wayne
composer:
Sherman Edwards
publisher:
Holly-Hill Music Publishing Co. and Gladys Music Inc. (from 1960 to present)
4?:??
7Follow That Dream
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1961-07-02)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1961-07-02) and Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1961-07-02)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1961-07-02) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1961-07-02)
organ and piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1961-07-02)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1961-07-02)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1961-07-02) and Millie Kirkham (on 1961-07-02)
performer:
Neal Matthews (on 1961-07-02)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1961-07-02)
recording of:
Follow That Dream (on 1961-07-02)
writer:
Ben Weisman and Fred Wise
publisher:
Chappell & Co. and Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
2.85?:??
8One Broken Heart for Sale
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music
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
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9Kissin’ Cousins
cover recording of:
Kissin’ Cousins (on 1963-09-30)
writer:
Randy Starr and Fred Wise
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Nadel Music and Williamson Music Company
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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 (Session drummer and songwriter) (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.
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11Ask Me
choir vocals:
The Jordanaires
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1964)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
recording of:
Ask Me
writer:
Bernie Baum, Bill Giant (Bill (Harvey) Zimmerman), Florence Kaye and Franco Migliacci
composer:
Domenico Modugno
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc.
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12(Such an) Easy 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
4?:??
13I’m Yours
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music
recording of:
I’m Yours
writer:
Hal Blair and Don Robertson (“Happy Whistler” songwriter)
publisher:
Don Robertson Music Corp. and Gladys Music Inc.
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14Puppet on a String
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music
cover recording of:
Puppet on a String
writer:
Roy C. Bennett (US songwriter) and Sid Tepper
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) and Williamson Music Company
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15Love Letters
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)
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16Separate Ways
engineer:
Al Pachucki and Rick Ruggieri
producer:
Felton Jams
vocals:
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps (on 1972-03-27)
strings arranger:
Glen D. Hardin
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1972) and BMG Entertainment UK & Ireland Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1997)
recorded at:
RCA's Studio C in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1972-03-27)
recording of:
Separate Ways (on 1972-03-27)
writer:
Richard Mainegra and Red West
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
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17Steamroller Blues
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music
recorded at:
Honolulu International Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (on 1973-01-14)
live cover recording of:
Steamroller Blues (on 1973-01-14)
lyricist and composer:
James Taylor (singer-songwriter and guitarist)
publisher:
Country Road Music, Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated) and EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
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18If You Talk in Your Sleep
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music
recording of:
If You Talk in Your Sleep
writer:
Johnny Christopher (Guitarist, lyricist, composer, singer, session musician) and Red West
publisher:
Easy Nine Music, Elvis Music, Inc., Elvis Presley Music Inc. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
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19My Boy
cover recording of:
My Boy (on 1973-12-13)
lyricist:
Phil Coulter and Bill Martin (Scottish songwriter & producer)
composer:
Jean-Pierre Bourtayre and Claude François
publisher:
Art Music France, Colgems Music Corp., Colgems-EMI Music Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Mews Music Ltd.
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