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Elvis Presley Always on my mind (1985)
Always On My Mind (Japanese Pressing)\n1985 RCA Records\n\nOriginally Released June 1985\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: The other side of the romantic coin from A Valentine Gift for You, released five months earlier, Always on My Mind was a concept compilation album given over to breakup songs. Especially after his own divorce in 1972, Presley showed a real affection for maudlin, self-pitying material like "Don't Cry Daddy" (actually recorded in January 1969 and a Top Ten hit), "You Gave Me a Mountain" (recorded in February 1973), and, of course, the excuse-filled title track (recorded in March 1972, the month after he was legally separated from his wife). It's all here; put it on, raise a glass, and cry in your beer. (Pressed on purple vinyl.) -- William Ruhlmann\n\nHalf.com Album Credits\nRick Rowe, Engineer\n\nAlbum Notes\nOne of several releases commemorating Elvis Presley's fiftieth birthday, ALWAYS ON MY MIND collects thirteen songs about heartbreak and regret. All were recorded between 1969 and 1977, when Elvis turned increasingly to this type of sad--critics might say self-pitying--material. Like most of Presley's '70s material, the recordings on ALWAYS ON MY MIND are lavishly produced and dramatically performed, with plenty of theatrically quiet moments followed by overpowering crescendos. \n\nPresley sings in a near-operatic baritone, his wide vibrato and precipitous changes in volume assisting his efforts to wring every ounce of emotion from the material at hand. The quality of the songs makes ALWAYS ON MY MIND a solid introduction to Presley's much-neglected later music. Among the many highlights are the country-tinged "Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall," "Pieces Of My Life," and "Don't Cry Daddy." Big production numbers include the powerful "Solitaire," "It's Midnight," "Unchained Melody," the title track, and the Marty Robbins hit "You Gave Me A Mountain."\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nLivin' on songs my friends wrote for me to sing., January 28, 2007\nReviewer: Johnny Heering "trivia buff" (Bethel, CT United States)\nThis is a collection of sad ballads recorded by Elvis between 1969 and 1977. After his marriage broke up, Elvis was drawn to material that reflected what was happening in his personal life. So, he recorded a lot of songs about the end of a relationship. An example of this is "Hurt", where he sings, "You said our love was true and we'd never ever part. Now you love someone new and it breaks my heart.". When he gets to the recitation part where he says, "Yes, darling, I'm so hurt, because I still love you so.", you can tell that he really means it. But wasn't it Elton John who said, "Sad songs say so much."? Listening to this CD will give you an idea of what was going through Elvis' mind during the last years of his life. \n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nAn Album That Speaks to Your Heart, July 15, 2004\nReviewer: Liz "LoftyKitten" (Springfield, MO USA)\nWhen I was twelve years old I chanced to hear the song "Don't Cry Daddy" on the radio, for the first and only time. While that may not be the most loved Elvis song, I related to it at the time, and put a lot of time into tracking it down on CD. At the time I had never heard any of the other songs on this album (with the exception of Unchained Melody by other artists). Over the years, having gone through the heartaches of growing up, I appreciate this album so much more.\nElvis was an incredibly talented and gifted man, and I cherish this CD. While I do love all Elvis music, including his more upbeat hits, the tracks on this album are really something special. They are deeper than his previous work, and he really expresses raw emotion and pain very beautifully.\nThis album is a must have for the collection of any Elvis fan, but even the casual listener can find enjoyment here. The music is slow and easy to relax to, and whenever I'm feeling hurt or sad about something, popping this in and singing along is a nice release.\n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nAlways On My Mind, November 26, 1999\nReviewer: Mike Kurosky (Ft. Worth, Texas USA)\nThis album is definitely for the avid fan like myself that must have everything. Even though most of the tracks may be found elsewhere including the new box sets it is the quality of this album that stands out. The the song Bitter They Are Hareder They Fall to my dismay was not included on the 70's box set but it may be found on this compilation and the original album From Elvis Presley Boulevard which to date has not been digitally remastered so the sound is much better on this compilation as it is with Hurt and It's Midnight. YEAR: 1985
This rock cd contains 13 tracks and runs 41min 23sec.
Freedb: 9b09b10d
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