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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: 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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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 16, 2008 Type: User Review Elvis!

This is a GRATE product for any Elvis fan!:) Do not beleve me, take a Hear your self!
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 06, 2008 Type: User Review 1st Class Audio, Slightly Missed Opportunity

I have tortured over whether this DVD-A release of Elvis Presley deserves a 4 rating or a 5. It seems a bit unfair to award a 4 though, as it's been beautifully and carefully mixed for 5.1 sound. Apart from that, anyone that releases music on a...
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From: Amazon Posted: Dec 26, 2007 Type: User Review Elvis Cd

Excellent........product arrived quickly and in perfect condition. If you are an Elvis fan, this one is for you.
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From: Amazon Posted: Dec 09, 2007 Type: User Review The King Rules! --- 100th Review

Welcome my people to my official 100th review on Amazon (although a few were lost in cyberspace along the way). 2 years later and I'm still at it. This Seer must be insane. But, it is funny how it all started. The medium who I channel through knew...
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From: Amazon Posted: Oct 24, 2007 Type: User Review Excellent

I bought this for my 7 year old daughter to wake up to. She fell in love with Elvis' music from the Lilo & Stitch album and she now knows the words to many of The King's most famous songs. We are very happy with this product.
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From: Amazon Posted: Sep 20, 2007 Type: User Review Elvis' musical legacy lives on.....

Up until about one month ago, I never full-heartedely listened to Elvis music. Now, that I do, I realize that some of the music I listened to before is pure trash. The quality and style of the songs presented on this cd are absolutely wonderful....
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From: Amazon Posted: Aug 16, 2007 Type: User Review Farewell to a myth!

Elvis Presley (1935-1977) was the first rock celebrity To achieve a distinguished place in the music, due his cosmopolitan style, undeniable charisma and powerful allure respect the feminine sex, he knew to engage two generations (previous Beatles...
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