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Blues for Elvis: King Does the King’s Things 1969

blues 37 min 9 tracks Stax

Blues for Elvis – King Does the King's Things is the fifth studio album by Albert King. The songs in the album are versions of songs previously recorded by Elvis Presley. On the album sleeve there is a review by Albert Goldman, music critic for Life, who says, among other things: "For the first time on record, the King of Blues is meeting the King of Rock ... you're gonna love every minute of this musical feast fit for kings."

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AllMusic3/5 ★
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings2/4 ★

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Tracks

1Hound Dog4:03
2That’s All Right4:08
3All Shook Up2:29
4Jailhouse Rock3:36
5Heartbreak Hotel6:05
6Don’t Be Cruel3:27
7One Night4:18
8Blue Suede Shoes3:16
9Love Me Tender5:19

9 tracks, 37 minutes.

About the album

Artist: Albert King
Label: Stax
Type: Album
Format: Enhanced CD
Country: XE

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