Writing For The King Book

Writing For The King showcases 142 interviews with songwriters whose work was recorded by Elvis Presley. Learn the stories behind hundreds of Elvis classics in this definitive study of the songs that shook the world. Handwritten lyrics, rare photographs, documents, and vintage memorabilia augment this compelling look at Elvis' extraordinary musical legacy. The book also comes complete with two CDs- one comprising Elvis live recordings from Las Vegas and the other featuring songwriter demos, further illuminating the work of the most influential musical artist of all time. (400 pages, Hardcover)

CD 1: The Recordings

01 Blue Suede Shoes (Las Vegas – August 24, 1969)

02 I Got A Woman (Las Vegas – August 24, 1969)

03 All Shook Up (Las Vegas – August 24, 1969)

04 Love Me Tender (Las Vegas – August 24, 1969)

05 Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel (Las Vegas – August 24, 1969)

06 Heartbreak Hotel (Las Vegas – August 24, 1969)

07 Hound Dog (Las Vegas – August 24, 1969)

08 Words (Las Vegas – August 25, 1969)

09 Yesterday/Hey Jude (Las Vegas – August 25, 1969)

10 In The Ghetto (Las Vegas – August 25, 1969)

11 Don't Cry Daddy (Las Vegas – February 16, 1970)

12 Polk Salad Annie (Las Vegas – February 16, 1970)

13 Kentucky Rain (Las Vegas – February 17, 1970)

14 Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Las Vegas – February 16, 1970)

15 Something (Las Vegas – August 11, 1970)

16 You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (Las Vegas – August 11, 1970)

17 I Just Can't Help Believin ' (Las Vegas – August 13, 1970)

18 Never Been To Spain (Las Vegas – February 14, 1972)

19 Love Me (Las Vegas – February 14, 1972)

20 (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel (Las Vegas – February 14, 1972)

21 A Big Hunk O' Love (Las Vegas – February 14, 1972)

22 Suspicious Minds (Las Vegas – August 24, 1969)

23 Can't Help Falling In Love (Las Vegas – August 24, 1969)

 

 

CD 2: The Demos

01 Heartbreak Hotel – sung by Glenn Reeves

02 Teaddy Bear – sung by Otis Blackwell

03 Don't Ask Me Why – sung by Jimmy Breedlove

04 Hard Headed Woman – sung by Jimmy Breedlove

05 Trouble – sung by unkown

06 Wear My Ring Around Your Neck – sung by Gus Coletti

07 Pocketful Of Rainbows – sung by Jimmy Breedlove

08 No More – sung by Don Robertson

09 His Latest Flame – sung by Mort Shuman

10 Good Luck Charm – sung by Robert Moseley

11 Devil In Disguise – sung by Bill Giant

12 Viva Las Vegas – sung by Mort Shuman

13 C'mon Everybody – sung by Bob Johnston

14 Kissin' Cousins – sung by Malcolm Dodd

15 My Desert Serenade – sung by Kenny Karen

16 Could I Fall In Love – sung by Malcom Dodd

17 The Love Machine – sung by Gerald Nelson

18 Clambake – sung by Winfield Scott

19 Wearin That Loved On Look – sung by Dallas Frazier

20 I've Lost You – sung by Peter Lee Sterling

21 The Next Step Is Love – sung by Paul Evans

22 Mary In The Morning – sung by J.Cymbal

23 Burning Love – sung by Dennis Linde

24 T-R-O-U-B-L-E – sung by Jerry Chesnut

25 Raised On Rock – sung by Mark James

26 Way Down – sung by Layng Martine Jr.