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In 1987, RCA released a one-disc Elvis compilation called The Number One Hits that featured 18 tracks. So how did the label come up with 12 additional number ones (13 if you count the sensational "A Little Less Conversation" remix that brings the King into the 21st century as a bona fide dance/electronica star)? Well, the '87 compilation featured only Billboard number ones. "In the Ghetto" and "Burning Love" never reached the top there, nor did "Way Down," despite every copy of that 45 selling out on both sides of the Atlantic following Presley's 1977 death. Instead, the new compilers have used the major pop charts in both the U.S. (including Cashbox) and U.K. to determine inclusions. The tracks have all been remixed from original masters, which proves awesome at best (some of the songs have never sounded crisper if, at times, slightly antiseptic) and problematic at worst. Purists will definitely quibble. "A Fool Such As I," for instance, sounds like Elvis rerecorded his vocals. Hank Garland's great guitar solo also sounds different. It might be an alternate take. That's definitely the case with "The Wonder of You." A few lyrics are even different, meaning this isn't the same version as the original 45. Of course, none of that should matter to the youngsters who've been singing along to "Hound Dog" on the Lilo & Stitch soundtrack, or to any other newcomers. Despite the complaints, this is arguably the best single disc Elvis primer to date. Real fans will want to explore much deeper for treasures to be found, but albums like this guarantee that this is one king who will deservedly live very long, if not forever. --Bill Holdship

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From: Amazon Posted: Sep 10, 2008 Type: User Review All Shook UP!!!

This was my first Elvis Presley CD and I became an immediate fan. Elvis sounds great. My brother and I have Elvis Presley imitation contests all the time.(Everyone is sorry I purchased the CD because I play it constantly. But it hasn't skipped...
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From: Amazon Posted: Sep 05, 2008 Type: User Review ok

I'm not a huge elvis fan, but needed to have some of his music for my collection. there is about a dozen songs on here that i would listen to more than once. burning love being my favorite. so what i'm saying is this is not a bad elvis collection....
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From: Amazon Posted: Aug 10, 2008 Type: User Review It's NOT an audio CD

This was my first Elvis music purchase and I hate to say it but it's a disappointment. Elvis is great and I like the songs but it's advertised as an audio CD and that's what I thought I was buying - and my receipt says it an audio CD. But it is...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 04, 2008 Type: User Review A Major Source of Joy

If you own no Elvis, this is a great place to start. A sparkling collection of raw rock, pop and wail. Songs get progressively more pop/sugar ballad down the list; the listener can feel the influence (sigh) of the market on the choice of songs....
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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 03, 2008 Type: User Review Great Elvis!

Just can't get enough of Elvis? This album is for the eternal Elvis Fan and contains his best work. It places great music in one package.
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