Strictly Elvis
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Strictly Elvis is an extended play
(EP) by Elvis Presley
released in January 1957. It peaked at number one in the number-one EPs chart in the United Kingdom
and was five weeks in the number-one, until it was superseded by Expresso Bongo
, which became number-one in April 23, 1960.
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
(EP) by Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
released in January 1957. It peaked at number one in the number-one EPs chart in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and was five weeks in the number-one, until it was superseded by Expresso Bongo
Expresso Bongo
Expresso Bongo, a 1958 West End musical and a 1959 film, was a satire of the music industry. It was first produced on the stage at the Saville Theatre, London on 23 April 1958. Its book was written by Wolf Mankowitz and Julian More, with music by David Heneker and Monty Norman, also the...
, which became number-one in April 23, 1960.
Track listing
- "Old Shep" (Foley)
- "Anyplace Is Paradise" (Thomas)
- "Paralyzed" (Blackwell, Presley)
- "Is It So Strange" (Young)
Personnel
- Otis BlackwellOtis BlackwellOtis Blackwell was an American songwriter, singer, and pianist, whose work significantly influenced rock 'n' roll...
– Composer - Red FoleyRed FoleyClyde Julian Foley , better known as Red Foley, was an American singer, musician, and radio and TV personality who made a major contribution to the growth of country music after World War II....
– Composer - Elvis Presley – Composer, Guitar, Vocals
- Joe "Cornbread" Thomas – Composer