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Christmas Peace by Elvis Presley (CD - 11/04/2003)
 

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Christmas Peace by Elvis Presley (CD - 11/04/2003)
"Christmas Peace" (11/04/2003) Rock & Pop Presley, Elvis, BMG HeritagePersonnel: Elvis Presley (vocals); The Jordanaires, Mille Kirkham, The Imperials Quartet, June Page, Dolores Edgin, Charlie Hodge. Compilation producers: Ernst Mikael Jorgensen, Roger Semon. Recorded between 1957 & 1973. Includes liner notes by Ernst Mikael Jorgensen and Roger Semon. Adapter: Elvis Presley. Personnel: Mary Holladay, Dolores Edgin, June Page, Ginger Holladay, J.D. Sumner & the Stamps, The Voice, The Imperials Quartet, The Jordanaires, The Nashville Edition, Millie Kirkham, Charlie Hodge (vocals). Liner Note Authors: Ernst Mikael Jorgensen; Roger Semon. Recording information: 01/12/1957-12/16/1973. Arranger: Elvis Presley. Whether or not you're an aficionado of Christmas music, it's difficult to deny the effectiveness of Elvis Presley's numerous ventures into that area. The two-disc CHRISTMAS PEACE is pretty much your one-stop-shop for Elvis Christmas tunes; the first disc focuses on secular holiday tunes, while the second is based around the gospel tunes that were such a major part of Elvis's musical background. On the secular front, you can't do better than the original bummed-out holiday lament "Blue Christmas," or the great blues tune "Merry Christmas Baby." Elvis digs into the spiritual tunes with all the vigor of a true believer, giving the likes of "(There'll Be) Peace in the Valley for Me" and "Amazing Grace" his all. Needless to say, Elvis's all merits plenty of attention.

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Blue Christmas
 

Blue Christmas

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Blue Christmas
"Elvis: Blue Christmas" (11/02/2004) Oldies Presley, Elvis, BMG Special ProductsOver the course of his career, Elvis Presley recorded two complete Christmas albums. The first, 1957's ELVIS' CHRISTMAS ALBUM, quickly entered the pantheon of the all-time greatest seasonal discs. The second, 1971's ELVIS SINGS THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHRISTMAS is nearly as good. Every few years, RCA Records compiles a variety of songs from these two records to produce a "new" Elvis Christmas album. BLUE CHRISTMAS, released in 1992 (and re-released in 2007) is one such record. Half of BLUE CHRISTMAS's eight tracks are drawn from the King's first Christmas album, among them the title track, the lovely seasonal standards "Silent Night" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas," and a faithful take on Clyde McPhatter's version of "White Christmas." The later tracks, like many of Presley's recordings from the 1970s, are more lavishly and dramatically produced. Those interested in collecting all of Elvis's Christmas recordings on a single CD should consider the compilation WHY CAN'T EVERY DAY BE CHRISTMAS, but BLUE CHRISTMAS works as a classy overview.

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North by Elvis Costello (CD - 11/11/2003)
 

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North by Elvis Costello (CD - 11/11/2003)
"North" (11/11/2003) Rock & Pop Costello, Elvis, DG Deutsche Grammophon (USA)Personnel: Elvis Costello (vocals, piano); Pamela Sklar (alto flute); John Moses (clarinet); Roger Rosenberg (bass clarinet); Dave Mann, Lee Konitz (alto saxophone); Andy Snitzer (tenor saxophone); Lew Soloff (flugelhorn); Bobby Routch, Bob Carlisle (French horn); Conrad Herwig, Dave Tahlor (trombone); Steve Nieve (piano, celeste); Bill Ware (vibraphone); Michael Formanek, Brad Jones (bass); Peter Erskine (drums); Brodsky Quartet. Recorded at Nola Studios, Avatar Studios, New York, New York and Air Studios, London, England. NORTH was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. This is a Super Audio CD playable only on Super Audio CD players. This is a Super Audio CD playable only on Super Audio CD players. Few artists in pop history have displayed as many different musical sides as Elvis Costello. Over the years, he's ventured in new wave, country, jazz, R&B, and more, and collaborated with everyone from Burt Bacharach to opera star Anne Sofie Von Otter. So those who've followed his twists and turns shouldn't be taken aback by EC following his excellent, groove-based rock album WHEN I WAS CRUEL with a disc full of gently orchestrated piano ballads. This is Costello's debut release on the classical Deutsche Grammaphon label, and though he's ventured into the classical world on such projects as his JULIET LETTERS album with the Brodsky Quartet, this is a different beast. With a muted backing that splits the difference between jazzy combo and modern orchestra, NORTH finds Costello aiming for a modern variation on the classic standard format. Using traditional structures, he spices things up by adding seemingly Schubert-inspired art song-like harmonies and melodic intervals. The lyrics follow a man on the path from romantic disillusionment to the sparks of a new love, mirroring the songwriter's personal journey at the time of the recording. The only question at the end is--where to next?

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North by Elvis Costello (CD - 09/23/2003)
 

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North by Elvis Costello (CD - 09/23/2003)
"North" (09/23/2003) Rock & Pop Costello, Elvis, DG Deutsche Grammophon (USA)Personnel: Elvis Costello (vocals, piano); Pamela Sklar (alto flute); John Moses (clarinet); Roger Rosenberg (bass clarinet); Dave Mann, Lee Konitz (alto saxophone); Andy Snitzer (tenor saxophone); Lew Soloff (flugelhorn); Bobby Routch, Bob Carlisle (French horn); Conrad Herwig, Dave Tahlor (trombone); Steve Nieve (piano, celeste); Bill Ware (vibraphone); Michael Formanek, Brad Jones (bass); Peter Erskine (drums); Brodsky Quartet. Recorded at Nola Studios, Avatar Studios, New York, New York and Air Studios, London, England. NORTH was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Composer: Elvis Costello. Personnel: Elvis Costello (guitar, piano); Stacy Shames (harp, strings); Maura Giannini, Yana Goichman, Marti Sweet, Cenovia Cummins, Joyce Hammann, Paul Peabody, Richard Sortomme, Carol Webb, Peter Winograd, Avril Brown, Cecelia Hobbs Gardner, Ann Leathers, Jan Mullen, Yuri Vodovoz, Jonathan Dinklage (violin, strings); Elena Barere, Ian Belton, Andrew Haveron, Regis Iandiorio (violin); Sue Pray, Crystal Garner, Rebecca Young, Maxine Roach, Sarah Adams, Karen Dreyfus (viola, strings); Paul Cassidy (viola); Diane Barere, Ellen Westerman, Jeanne LeBlanc, Richard Locker, Frederick Zlotkin (cello, strings); Jacqueline Thomas (cello); Timothy Cobb, Jacqui Danilow (strings); Pamela Sklar (alto flute); John Moses (clarinet); Roger Rosenberg (bass clarinet); Dave Mann , Lee Konitz (alto saxophone); Andy Snitzer (tenor saxophone); Lew Soloff (flugelhorn); Bob Carlisle, Bobby Routch (French horn); Conrad Herwig (tenor trombone); Steve Nieve (piano, celesta, electric piano); Peter Erskine (drums). Audio Mixer: Kevin Killen. Recording information: Air Studios, London, England; Avatar Studios, New York, NY; Nola Studios, New York, NY. Photographer: Mark Seliger. Arrangers: Steve Nieve; Elvis Costello. Few artists in pop history have displayed as many different musical sides as Elvis Costello. Over the years, he's ventured in new wave, country, jazz, R&B, and more, and collaborated with everyone from Burt Bacharach to opera star Anne Sofie Von Otter. So those who've followed his twists and turns shouldn't be taken aback by EC following his excellent, groove-based rock album WHEN I WAS CRUEL with a disc full of gently orchestrated piano ballads. This is Costello's debut release on the classical Deutsche Grammaphon label, and though he's ventured into the classical world on such projects as his JULIET LETTERS album with the Brodsky Quartet, this is a different beast. With a muted backing that splits the difference between jazzy combo and modern orchestra, NORTH finds Costello aiming for a modern variation on the classic standard format. Using traditional structures, he spices things up by adding seemingly Schubert-inspired art song-like harmonies and melodic intervals. The lyrics follow a man on the path from romantic disillusionment to the sparks of a new love, mirroring the songwriter's personal journey at the time of the recording. The only question at the end is--where to next?

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Elvis: Country [2/28]
 

Elvis: Country [2/28]

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Elvis: Country [2/28]
"Elvis Country [RCA]" (02/28/2006) Oldies Presley, Elvis, RCA/Sony BMGLiner Note Author: Michael Hill. Recording information: 08/25/1969-02/08/1976. One of three compilations released in early 2006 to showcase the King's versatility as a singer and song stylist, this 20-track set presents many of Elvis Presley's finest forays into country music. While the release's artwork is deceptive--the photos depict a young rockabilly cat, even though the songs here were all recorded between 1969 and '76--many of the tunes are outstanding, with the King easing into a number of "countrypolitan" classics. Highlights include a wonderfully wistful rendition of Willie Nelson's "Funny How Time Slips Away" and a dreamy, echo-laden version of Fred Rose's "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain." While those looking to venture deeper into this aspect of Presley's material should seek out THE COUNTRY SIDE OF ELVIS, this collection is perfect for listeners looking to make a shorter rural detour.

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Elvis: Inspirational [2/28] *
 

Elvis: Inspirational [2/28] *

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Elvis: Inspirational [2/28] *
"Elvis Inspirational" (02/28/2006) Gospel Presley, Elvis, RCA/Sony BMGLiner Note Author: Michael Hill. Recording information: 10/31/1960-12/16/1973. In early 2006, RCA/Sony released three Elvis Presley compilations, each one focusing on a different aspect of the King's catalog. This installment, featuring tracks recorded between 1960 and '76, finds Presley, as the title would suggest, in an inspirational mode. While not expressly gospel, the collection stills offers up songs of hope and faith. Elvis ably takes on classics such as "Amazing Grace" and "Danny Boy," and also shines on more contemporary tunes such as Neil Diamond's gentle "And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind" and Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water," which soars to a thundering finale. An uplifting set that presents Presley in his bold, latter-day voice, ELVIS: INSPIRATIONAL lives up to the grandeur that one would expect from such a collection.

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Elvis: Rock [2/28]
 

Elvis: Rock [2/28]

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Elvis: Rock [2/28]
"Elvis Rock" (02/28/2006) Oldies Presley, Elvis, Sony BMG Music (Canada) (DisitributIssued in early 2006, ROCK forms a trilogy with two other Elvis Presley compilations (COUNTRY and INSPIRATIONAL), each one focusing on a specific aspect of the King's legacy. While the latter sets present primarily late-1960s/early-'70s material, this appropriately lively installment features tracks recorded between 1956 and '58, showcasing Elvis as he tries superstardom on for size. This is of course the man who brought rock & roll to mainstream America, and while the collection includes many of the usual suspects ("Don't Be Cruel," "Hound Dog," "Jailhouse Rock," etc.), it also boasts more obscure sides such as the fierce "Hard Headed Woman," the swaggering film tie-in "King Creole," and the aptly titled "Party." Although there are numerous collections that mine similar territory, few have such clear-cut intentions, making ELVIS: ROCK a notable release.

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Love, Elvis [1/25] *
 

Love, Elvis [1/25] *

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Love, Elvis [1/25] *
"Love, Elvis" (01/25/2005) Oldies Presley, Elvis, BMG (distributor)Personnel: Holladays, Charles Prescott, Sherrill Nielsen, J.D. Sumner, Rad Robinson, Jon Dodson, Kathy Westmoreland, The Blossoms, The Imperials Quartet, The Jordanaires, The Stamps, The Sweet Inspirations, Ben Speer, Gordon Stoker, Millie Kirkham, Brock Speer (vocals). Liner Note Author: Michael Hill. Recording information: 04/11/1956-04/24/1977. Arrangers: Glen D. Hardin; Glen Spreen; Ken Darby; Bergen White. Does the world really need another Elvis Presley compilation? Well, it does, actually. Unlike some of the more haphazard reissues, LOVE, ELVIS is a collection with a focus, bringing together 24 of the King's best ballads and love songs. It has been done before, but never in such a nice, big, well-chosen chunk. Elvis himself always idolized the cool lounge style of Dean Martin, and while Presley's menacing, sexually charged early rock & roll hits revolutionized popular music, he could also be a seductive crooner with the best of them. LOVE, ELVIS is a stylish, cohesive package that showcases this softer side of the King to full advantage. While some of the later material from the 1970s is no match for timeless classics like "It's Now or Never" and "Love Me Tender," all of the songs fit seamlessly together in an inspired, non-chronological sequence. For a satisfying, romantic Valentine's Day collection, you can't beat LOVE, ELVIS.

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