A trademark and more

Of course it is a long time ago, of course, the pieces are old, of course you can find some even yet understand or tolerate conditions. And of course, many pieces of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" was not the degree of crown of the musical art. But it's not about actually. Elvis has created something. His own music, his own style, his own world. Moreover, he has created a trademark. What is today regarded as "always the same", is what actually characterizes today any special artist: One recognizes his pieces instantly, his voice is unique, his style succinct. He is hated and loved just that.

I'm not an Elvis fan. I can not do anything with a lot of things, I hear "old" music anyway rarely and I am perhaps a bit too young. But I have come across pieces that have been burned in the long run. "In the Ghetto" is a. Incredibly, with what intensity this piece is sung and still has its effect and power. Nicely, it can be found on this compilation - not unexpected, since it is one of his greatest successes. In this respect, this record is nothing special. However, the current compilation testifies once more the spectrum and the world of his music. It tells of his beginnings, his career, his development, his fractures. Lovely, too, which is not organized chronologically the plate, thereby more diversified than many other collections appear. Nothing new then, but versatile, not comprehensive, but certainly a good way for an overview.