Elvis Lives On Through His Albums

Throughout his career, Elvis Presley recorded three self-titled albums.

1. Elvis Presley
This is the self-titled debut album from RCA records which was released in March 1956. It was recorded at the Sun Studio in Memphis. It was # 1 for ten weeks on the Billboard Top Pop Albums Chart in the mentioned year.

Presley made three appearances on the Dorsey Brothers show for publicity. RCA also wanted a copy of the album in the stores in order to capitalize on his exposure. The success of his first-ever hit single Heartbreak Hotel swiftly climbed the charts.

The tracks on the album are mostly country but there are selections that are rhythm and blues.

2. Elvis
This is the second album by Elvis Presley from RCA records which was released in October 1956. This time, it was recorded at Radito Recorders in Hollywood. It spent four weeks on top of the Billboard Top Pop Album Chart in the mentioned year.

Compared to when they were recording the first album, Presley and his band (Scotty Moore on guitar, Bill Black on Bass and DJ Fontana on Drums) had a looser time with this one. They had more freedom to mix their country and western influence as well as rhythm and blues on this album.

3. Elvis
This is the third and last album from the king. This is called The Fool album based from one of the songs on it. It was released in 1973 and the album has sold over a million copies all over the world.

For the avid Elvis Presley fans, here is a list of his singles that have reached # 1 on the Top 20 Pop Billboard Singles

Heartbreak Hotel (1956)
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (1956)
Don't Be Cruel (1956)
Hound Dog (1956)
Love Me Tender (1956)
Too Much (1957)
All Shook Up (1957)
Jailhouse Rock (1957)
Don't (1957)
Hard Headed Woman (1958)
A Big Hunk Of Love (1959)
Stuck On You (1960)
Are You Lonesome Tonight (1960)
Surrender (1961)
Good Luck Charm (1962)
Suspicious Minds (1969)

Here is a list of his singles that have reached # 2 on the Top 20 Billboard Singles
Love Me (1957)
Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (1958)
Can't Help Falling In Love (1961)
Return to Sender (1962)
Burning Love (1972)

Here is a list of his singles that have reached # 3 on the Top 20 Billboard Singles
You're the Devil in Disguise (1963)
Crying in the Chapel (1965)
In the Ghetto (1969)