You do n’t become " The King of Rock ' n ' pealing " without your share of No . 1 Song dynasty . Here are 30 ofElvis Presley’schart - top birdcall .
1. “Heartbreak Hotel” (1956)
Released on Jan. 27 , 1956 , this center - wrenching tune was exalt by a suicide note printed in The Miami Herald . The melodic line did n’t charm the public ’s attention until Elvis started appearing on television in the months trace its spill .
2. “Don’t Be Cruel” (1956)
This was the first birdcall that Elvis self - produced . And what a job he did ! Not only did he extort up his 2d No . 1 in three calendar month ; he also created a whole new style for himself — one characterized by a free , casual auditory sensation .
3. “Hound Dog” (1956)
This song was a blue Greco-Roman long before anyone had pick up of Elvis Presley . But it was the King ’s July 1956 TV appearances , in which he crooned to a tangible puppy , that propelled it to the top of the popular chart . The machine - gun - like drumming of D. J. Fontana perfectly complement Elvis ' edgy vocal .
4. “Love Me Tender” (1956)
This Sung dynasty ’s tune came from a Civil War ballad call " Aura Lee . " The lyrics were write for Elvis ' first movie , also called " Love Me Tender . " The flick — a portrayal of the notorious Reno Brothers Gang — was forgettable ; the Sung was anything but !
5. “Too Much” (1957)
liberate Jan. 4 , 1957 , " Too Much " brought to the forefront the talents of Elvis ' back up players , particularly guitarist Scotty Moore . And , of class , the King sounds great , too !
6. “All Shook Up” (1957)
You ca n’t aid but dance to this great tune . Released in March 1957 , it epitomise the rock ' n ' roll auditory sensation that excite teens all over the world . Listen for the auditory sensation of Elvis slap his guitar .
7. “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear” (1957)
Teddy bear sales go through the roof with this June 1957 strike . The Song dynasty ’s popularity also helped get people into field to see Elvis ' second picture , " Loving You . "
8. “Jailhouse Rock” (1957)
" Jailhouse Rock " marked Elvis ' third foray into film and break him another No . 1 vocal . Even if the song had n’t been a hit , the movie ’s saltation sequence alone would have made it memorable .
9. “Don’t” (1958)
This ballad , written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller , brightly impart the teenager angst feel by the majority of Elvis ' fan al-Qaeda . Elvis put his middle and person into the lyric , connecting on a personal spirit level with listeners , and it was one of his personal favourite .
10. “Hard Headed Woman” (1958)
Released June 10 , 1958 , this strike came out of the picture " King Creole , " which would be the last movie for Elvis until 1960 , after his electric arc from the army .
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11. “One Night” (1958)
" One Night " was a smash for New Orleans blues musician Smiley Lewis just two year before Elvis covered it . The language and overall speech sound were softened to invoke to a white adolescent audience .
12. “(Now and Then There’s) A Fool Such as I” (1959)
Elvis liked this Hank Snow song so much that he covered it , adding his own exceptional flavor . In fact , many citizenry regard it as their favorite Elvis tune .
13. “A Big Hunk o' Love” (1959)
This song come from the only recording session that Elvis made while in the army . That session was also his first without his original backing ring .
14. “Stuck on You” (1960)
Fans wondering if a post - army Elvis still had it could rest assured with the release of this easy - listen track . Yet , this Elvis was different — more mature and sophisticated .
15. “It’s Now or Never” (1960)
Elvis ' musical maturity is fully showcased in this ballad . Elvis had turn on developing his vocal range while in the regular army and the operatic notes in this strain demonstrate this new ability .
16. “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” (1960)
This previous Al Jolson hit from 1927 just happened to be a favorite of the wife of Elvis ' handler , Colonel Tom Parker . In fact , it was the only call that Parker specifically require Elvis to sing .
17. “Surrender” (1961)
This hit was an adaptation of the Italian - Neapolitan ballad " Torna a Surriento , " a hit song for Dean Martin , one of Elvis ' breathing in .
18. “(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame” (1961)
Released Aug. 8 , 1961 , this playfulness melody come from the writing squad of Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman . The unmarried was paired with " Little Sister , " its mirror face-to-face in terms of style and mode .
19. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” (1961)
This much - loved strain , which appeared in the moving picture " Blue Hawaii , " was actually based on an eighteenth - century Gallic lay . In the seventies , Elvis often used the song as the shutdown number for his shows , including his final concert in June 1977 .
20. “Good Luck Charm” (1962)
A lightweight , feel - good birdcall that struck a chord , this tune epitomized the sound popular with adolescent of the other 1960s .
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21. “She’s Not You” (1962)
A beautiful ballad that Elvis sang with rich conviction , this birdcall has the power to move and inspire .
22. “Return to Sender” (1962)
Not intended for a moving picture soundtrack , " retrovert to Sender " was so well - received follow its Oct. 2 , 1962 , release that it before long encounter its way into " Girls ! Girls ! Girls ! " Elvis sings with great saturation and ebullience , make for a very attention-getting three hour .
23. “(You’re the) Devil in Disguise” (1963)
After venturing into lightweight pop tune , Elvis returned to his rock ' n ' scroll radical with this one — chip in an intense , emotional functioning .
24. “Wooden Heart” (1964)
Directly inspired by Elvis ' army stint in Germany , this line was adjust from a German children ’s song and was have in Elvis ' first post - army movie , " G.I. Blues . "
25. “Crying in the Chapel” (1965)
Elvis was passionate about talk gospel and in 1960 he obtain the chance to commemorate an intact gospel record album . " cry in the Chapel " was recorded during that session but would not be released for another five twelvemonth . A vast hit , it was decidedly worth the postponement .
26. “In the Ghetto” (1969)
After a four - year drought without a No . 1 hit , Elvis was back with " In the Ghetto , " his most socially responsible song . The haunting lyrics add up together with Elvis ' passionate aspect to create an experience that will move the coldest of warmheartedness .
27. “Suspicious Minds” (1969)
Released Aug. 26 , 1969 , this song has a exchangeable feel to " In the Ghetto , " which was recorded during the same session in Memphis . Both strain play up the now well - established maturity and worked up dominance that Elvis brought to his work .
28. “The Wonder of You” (1970)
By April 1970 , Elvis was performing in Las Vegas and " The Wonder of You " was the first rack up to emerge from that phase of his calling . After 14 years of No . 1s , he continue to push his vocal stove , revealing novel facets of his awing giving .
29. “Burning Love” (1972)
" Burning Love " emerged during a very unmanageable period in Elvis ' lifetime . He miss motivating and his producer had to work hard to get him to immortalize it . When he did phonograph recording , he put the full measuring of his angst into his music .
30. “Way Down” (1977)
Just a few month before he died , Elvis dragged himself into the studio apartment for what would test to be his final transcription session . When the King died , this song was mount the charts . His tragic decease doubtless render it a boost .
CONTRIBUTING writer :
Helen Davies , Marjorie Dorfman , Mary Fons , Deborah Hawkins , Martin Hintz , Linnea Lundgren , David Priess , Julia Clark Robinson , Paul Seaburn , Heidi Stevens , and Steve Theunissen
