Top 20 Elvis Presley Songs
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You don't become "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" without your share of number-one songs. Here are 20 of Elvis Presley's chart-topping songs.
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1.
Suspicious Minds
114 points - added 12 years ago by redbarron80 -
2.
Heartbreak Hotel" (1956)
Released on January 27, 1956, this heart-wrenching tune was inspired by a suicide note printed in The Miami Herald. The tune didn't catch the public's attention until Elvis started appearing on television in the months following its release.
113 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
3.
Burning love
102 points - added 12 years ago by redbarron80 -
4.
"Can't Help Falling in Love" (1961)
89 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
5.
"Don't Be Cruel" (1956)
This was the first song that Elvis self-produced. And what a job he did! Not only did he rack up his second number one in three months, he also created a whole new style for himself -- one characterized by a free, casual sound.
77 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
6.
"Hound Dog" (1956)
This song was a blues classic long before anyone had heard of Elvis Presley. But it was the King's July 1956 TV appearances, in which he crooned to a real pup, that propelled it to the top of the pop charts. The machine-gun-like drumming of D. J. Fontana perfectly complemented Elvis's edgy vocals.
76 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
7.
"Are You Lonesome Tonight?" (1960)
74 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
8.
"Jailhouse Rock" (1957)
66 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
9.
"Love Me Tender" (1956)
This song's tune came from a Civil War ballad called "Aura Lee." The lyrics were written for Elvis's first movie, also called Love Me Tender. The movie -- a depiction of the notorious Reno Brothers Gang -- was forgettable; the song was anything but!
63 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
10.
"(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" (1957)
55 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
11.
"All Shook Up" (1957)
51 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
12.
"Stuck on You" (1960)
48 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
13.
"A Big Hunk o' Love" (1959)
44 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
14.
"(Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I" (1959)
41 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
15.
"It's Now or Never" (1960)
33 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
16.
Crying in the Chapel
27 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
17.
"Surrender" (1961)
27 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
18.
"Too Much" (1957)
Released on January 4, 1957, "Too Much" brought to the forefront the talents of Elvis's supporting players, especially guitarist Scotty Moore. And, of course, the King sounds great, too!
26 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
19.
"Hard Headed Woman" (1958)
25 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
20.
"Don't" (1958)
24 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
21.
You're So Square (Baby I Don't Care)
23 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
22.
"(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame" (1961)
19 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
23.
Viva Las Vegas
16 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
24.
Moody Blue
16 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
25.
"One Night" (1958)
15 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
26.
Kentucky Rain
14 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
27.
"Good Luck Charm" (1962)
14 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
28.
Little Sister
0 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
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