Elvis (1956 album)
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| Studio album by Elvis Presley | ||
| Released | October 1956 | |
| Recorded | 1956 | |
| Genre | Rock and Roll | |
| Length | 29:46 | |
| Label | RCA Records | |
| Producer(s) | Felton Jarvis | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Elvis Presley chronology | ||
| Elvis Presley (1956) |
Elvis (1956) |
Loving You (1957) |
This is Elvis' second album. Recorded and released in 1956, this album is often overlooked as many believe that his first album was better. This album is notable for including the popular songs: "Love Me", "Paralyzed", "So Glad You're Mine", and "Anyplace Is Paradise".
[edit] Track listing
- "Rip It Up" (Robert Blackwell, John Marascalco)– 1:50
- "Love Me" (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller) – 2:41
- "When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again" (Gene Sullivan, Wiley Walker) – 2:18
- "Long Tall Sally" (Robert Blackwell, Enotris Johnson Richard Penniman) – 1:51
- "First in Line" (Aaron Schroeder, Benjamin Weisman) – 3:21
- "Paralyzed" (Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley)– 2:18
- "So Glad You're Mine" (Arthur Crudup) – 2:18
- "Old Shep" (Red Foley) – 4:10
- "Ready Teddy" (R. Blackwell, Marascalco) – 1:55
- "Anyplace Is Paradise" (Joe Thomas) – 2:26
- "How's the World Treating You?" (Chet Atkins, Boudleaux Bryant) – 2:23
- "How Do You Think I Feel" (Webb Pierce, Walker) – 2:10
[edit] Personnel
- Elvis Presley – vocal, guitar
- James Burton – guitar
- Joe Esposito – guitar, percussion
- Charlie Hodge – guitar
- John Wilkinson – guitar
- Chip Young – guitar
- Norbert Putnam – bass
- Jerry Scheff – bass
- David Briggs – piano
- Glen D. Hardin - piano, string arrangements
- Kenneth A. Buttrey – drums
- Ron Tutt – drums
- Jerry Carrigan – drums
- Charlie McCoy – harmonica
- Joe Babcock – vocals
- The Imperials Quartet – vocals
- Delores Edgin – vocals
- Ginger Holladay – vocals
- Mary Holliday – vocals
- Millie Kirkham – vocals
- The Nashville Edition – backing vocals
- June Page – vocals
- Temple Riser – vocals
- J. D. Sumner & The Stamps – backing vocals
- The Sweet Inspirations – backing vocals
- Kathy Westmoreland – vocals
- Hurshel Wiginton – vocals
[edit] Charts
Album
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1956 | Billboard Pop Albums | 1 |
Single
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 1956 | "Love Me" | Billboard Black Singles | 7 |
| 1956 | "Love Me" | Billboard Country Singles | 10 |
| 1956 | "Old Shep" | Billboard Pop Singles | 47 |
| 1956 | "Love Me" | Billboard Pop Singles | 2 |
| 1956 | "Paralyzed" | Billboard Pop Singles | 59 |
