After a bunch of poor films (Elvis did nearly 30 by the end of 1968!) and the success of the ’68 Comeback Special, Elvis in Memphis represents a return to some kind of form by the King of them all. The tracks on the album are generally, in my view, rather bland and uninspiring, with some good songs in there. Until you get to In the Ghetto, a protest song concerning the cycle of poverty and crime in Chicago. It is a gritty song that ends with another young boy being born and joining the cycle of violence.
Mystifyingly, to me, this album is described, variously, as Elvis’ greatest album. I’m just not getting that, I like it but I’m ready for the Velvet Underground now.
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Track Listing – Elvis In Memphis
1 Wearin’ That Loved On Look
2 Only The Strong Survive
3 I’ll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms) *
4 Long Black Limousine
5 It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin’
6 I’m Movin’ On
7 Power Of My Love
8 Gentle On My Mind
9 After Loving You
10 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
11 Any Day Now *
12 In The Ghetto *
* Definitely listen to these
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Album – Elvis In Memphis
Artist – Elvis
Record Label – Atlantic
Producer – Chris Moman
Released – 1969
My Rating – 7.7
Time – 37m 08s
Tracks – 12
Genre – Pop
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