Elvis - Return of the Rocker |
May 16 2006, 02:02 AM
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Platinum Member Group: VIP Member No.: 314 Joined: 16-December 05 Posts: 5,093 |
This was the very first CD I ever purchased, way back in 1986. I was blown away by it at the time, and while the running time is a bit short by todays standards, only 12 tracks, it was at least as long as a vinyl release back in '86. This CD still holds up for me.
This was one of the compilation CD's that RCA released while Gregg Geller was in charge of the Elvis Catalog at RCA. I think all of the releases he was involved with have stood the test of time (Rocker, Reconsider Baby, A Valentine Gift For you, Always On My Mind...Just to name a few). The concept here was to collect and assemble together some great "Rockers" from the Early 60's.....The "Return" referring to Elvis' return home from the Army. Not one bad song to be found here......At the time of it's initial release, this was the only CD where you could find the majority of these tracks and I was playing it non-stop back then. Here's the complete track list: 01. King of the Whole Wide World 02. His Latest Flame 03. Little Sister 04. A Mess of Blues 05. Like A Baby 06. I Want You With Me 07. Stuck On You 08. Return To Sender 09. Make Me Know It 10. Witchcraft 11. I'm Comin' Home 12. Follow That Dream This post has been edited by BJBAmerica: May 16 2006, 09:22 PM
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May 16 2006, 08:07 PM
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Administrator Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England |
This one and Rocker....were superb releases at the time. Mind you...we didn't know much better at the time i guess. (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/blush.gif) Still have my copies too....they haven't been hit by the dreaded cd rot...as yet anyhow (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/geek.gif)
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May 16 2006, 08:51 PM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 419 Joined: 3-April 06 Posts: 2,178 From: U.K |
sounds good is track 11 im coming home the same one tom jones did (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/dance.gif)
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May 16 2006, 08:59 PM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 4 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 4,726 From: Denmark |
sounds good is track 11 im coming home the same one tom jones did [img]style_emoticons/default/dance.gif[/img] No, that's two different songs. Elvis' is an uptempo song from the "Something For Everybody" LP. Interesting thought though... would have been a cool ballad for Elvis to record [img]style_emoticons/default/undecided.gif[/img] -------------------- "I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive..." |
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May 16 2006, 11:06 PM
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Looks like a real nice cd to have in your collection Barry (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) , that cover is simply fantastic I think (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) , definitley one of the coolest I have seen.
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Jun 1 2006, 07:42 PM
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Platinum Member Group: Special Members Member No.: 482 Joined: 17-May 06 Posts: 26,761 From: antarctica |
This was the very first CD I ever purchased, way back in 1986. I was blown away by it at the time, and while the running time is a bit short by todays standards, only 12 tracks, it was at least as long as a vinyl release back in '86. This CD still holds up for me. This was one of the compilation CD's that RCA released while Gregg Geller was in charge of the Elvis Catalog at RCA. I think all of the releases he was involved with have stood the test of time (Rocker, Reconsider Baby, A Valentine Gift For you, Always On My Mind...Just to name a few). The concept here was to collect and assemble together some great "Rockers" from the Early 60's.....The "Return" referring to Elvis' return home from the Army. Not one bad song to be found here......At the time of it's initial release, this was the only CD where you could find the majority of these tracks and I was playing it non-stop back then. Here's the complete track list: 01. King of the Whole Wide World 02. His Latest Flame 03. Little Sister 04. A Mess of Blues 05. Like A Baby 06. I Want You With Me 07. Stuck On You 08. Return To Sender 09. Make Me Know It 10. Witchcraft 11. I'm Comin' Home 12. Follow That Dream on this CD King of the whole wide world track M7 take 4 was released for the first time complete with the extented ending; still in mono. nearly all the tracks were remixed and got new matrix numbers as usual by Gregg Geller. colonel snow -------------------- |
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Jan 10 2009, 05:04 AM
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Welcome to The Kings Court Group: Picture Members Member No.: 21,947 Joined: 30-November 08 Posts: 74 From: BASILDON,ESSEX,UK. |
GREAT COMPILATION,I HAVE THE VINYL AND CD,GOOD FOR NON STOP DANCING WHILST DOING THE HOUSEWORK.
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Feb 13 2009, 07:52 AM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 21,923 Joined: 19-November 08 Posts: 1,139 From: iLL |
I have this one on vinyl has well, but
the track "Make Me Know It" has a low volume. has the rest of the tracks has volume was great but this one, i wonder why. -------------------- I just love my Elvis Presley vinyls Lps.......
And still injoy Johnny Cash's music but his early Muisc from 1955-1988 |
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