1.6 Green, Green Grass of Home [Elvis Country Version]
1.7 Tomorrow Never Comes
1.8 Hundred Years From Now
1.9 Kentucky Rain
1.10 Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues [Elvis Country Version]
1.11 It Ain't No Big Thing (But It's Growing) [Elvis Country Version]
1.12 Are You Sincere [Elvis Country Version]
1.13 Release Me [Elvis Country Version]
1.14 Funny How Time Slips Away
1.15 I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry [Live at the Honolulu International Center]
1.16 There's a Honky Tonk Angel (That Will Take Me Back In) [Elvis Country Version]
1.17 If I'm a Fool (For Loving You)
1.18 Pieces of My Life [Elvis Country Version]
1.19 Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain [Elvis Country Version]
1.20 I Can't Stop Loving You [Elvis Country Version]
Description:
Track 11 is titled "It Ain't No Big Thing" on the back cover.
"Elvis Country" is a studio album on CD by Elvis Presley, released here in a high-quality edition by Sony. It captures Elvis in one of his most inspired phases, when he reconnected with the roots of American music and interpreted country and country-gospel material with emotional intensity and vocal power. The production emphasizes warmth and authenticity: acoustic guitars, pedal steel, piano and a tight rhythm section frame his voice, giving the songs both a traditional country feeling and a contemporary, soulful edge. This CD is ideal for listeners who appreciate classic American roots music and want to experience Elvis beyond his early rock 'n' roll hits, in a mature and deeply felt country setting.
The album stands out for its coherent atmosphere: thematically, it revolves around love, memories, longing and rural life, which Elvis interprets with remarkable credibility. The track selection combines ballads and mid-tempo numbers and demonstrates how naturally he moves between country, gospel-tinged pieces and more rocking moments. Throughout, the focus is on story-telling and emotional expression rather than studio gimmicks. In this Sony edition, the sound is clear and balanced, allowing both Elvis's vocals and the instruments to shine; depending on the version, bonus material or expanded liner notes may offer additional insight into the sessions and the historical context of the recordings.
Sony, as the manufacturer and label, stands for reliable production quality and careful catalogue management. Over decades, Sony has built a strong reputation for preserving and reissuing classic recordings with great attention to audio fidelity and presentation. In the field of popular music, Sony has been responsible for many important releases and archival projects, often ensuring that legendary albums remain available in up-to-date formats and with improved sound. Buyers can therefore expect a professionally produced, durable CD edition that does justice to the musical legacy it contains.
Elvis Presley, the artist behind "Elvis Country", is one of the most influential figures in the history of popular music. Often referred to as the "King of Rock 'n' Roll", he shaped the development of rock, pop and country music like almost no other artist. With a career that began in the mid-1950s, he achieved an unparalleled series of chart successes, landmark albums and iconic live performances in Las Vegas and beyond. His recordings and his charismatic stage presence inspired generations of musicians, and many of his songs are now considered standards. Over the years, Elvis earned countless gold and platinum awards and remains one of the best-selling artists of all time. "Elvis Country" showcases his ability to interpret country material with the same authority and emotional depth that made his rock and gospel recordings so distinctive.
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