Released back in 1985, this was and still remains a favorite of mine, despite its considerably short running time (only 12 tracks total on this).

This again was released back when Gregg Geller was in charge of Elvis' Catalog at RCA, and looking at what was released during his time in charge leaves one very impressed.....Smart compilations for their time!

This CD focused on Blues songs ranging from 1954 (Tomorrow Night) through 1971 (Merry Christmas Baby). A brief description of the song, the recording date, the titile of the original album the song appeared on, and who originally covered the song, were provided on the back cover. For example: "Reconsider Baby - Recorded April 1960/from the Elvis Is Back! album/original by Lowell Fulson. Peter Guralnick, THE Elvis biographer, wrote the liner notes for this release.

Released for the first time, oficially, is the up-tempo version of "Ain't That Loving You Baby".......A raucous blues/rock number that sat on a shelf in the RCA vaults for for 27 years for reasons unknown!!! We also saw the 1st official release on CD of One Night of SIN, which had the original, unaltered lyrics....This CD was really quite a treat in its day!

The artwork was well thought out and fitting, if rather simple. One of my favorite CDs that still finds its way to my player on a regular basis!!! [img]style_emoticons/default/king.gif[/img]

Here's the complete track list:

01. Reconsider Baby
02. Tomorrow Night (Unreleased Sun Master - Recorded 1954 or '55)
03. So Glad You're Mine
04. One Night of Sin (Original Lyrics)
05. When It Rains It Really Pours)
06. My Baby Left Me
07. Ain't That Loving You Baby (Unreleased Alternate Up Tempo Version - Recorded June 1958)
08. I Feel So Bad
10. Hi-Heel Sneakers
11. Stranger In My Own Home Town
12. Merry Chistmas Baby

stranger in my own home town >> cut at 2:06 1 verse + bridge and edited to 3:39.

now we know that the alternate take from Ain't that loving you baby is an edited take 11.

colonel snow

I Think that Gregg Geller did a wonderfull job on Elvis's music at lest
he used original masters that made the hit.

sometime i wish we have him back at Bmg.

Although I have this I dont think I have ever played it so I cannot give a decent opinion on it, but I dont think it is my kinda CD to listen to

Very nice CD Barry and great alt. take + alt. mix Versions incl.

in the mea time we know that Ain't that lovin'you baby - take 11 is spliced from take 11 and several other takes; in the past it was believed that it was spliced from take 11 to make a complete track.

colonel snow

I love this cd! I still play it often. And the cover was so fitting of the content! IMHO there are several great covers from Geller's era.