Welcome to My World (Elvis Presley album)
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Welcome to My World was the title of a compilation album by Elvis Presley
that was released by RCA Records
in early 1977, just months before Presley's death. According to Elvis: The Illustrated Record by Roy Carr and Mick Farren, all but one of the tracks on this album had been previously released (one track, "Your Cheatin' Heart", dated back 20 years). The only previously unissued recording is "I Can't Stop Loving You" which was taken from a 1972 performance in New York City that as of 1977 had not yet been released. (It later appeared on CD as An Afternoon in the Garden
.) It was certified Gold on 9/30/1977 and Platinum on 1/14/1983 by the RIAA.
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"....
that was released by RCA Records
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
in early 1977, just months before Presley's death. According to Elvis: The Illustrated Record by Roy Carr and Mick Farren, all but one of the tracks on this album had been previously released (one track, "Your Cheatin' Heart", dated back 20 years). The only previously unissued recording is "I Can't Stop Loving You" which was taken from a 1972 performance in New York City that as of 1977 had not yet been released. (It later appeared on CD as An Afternoon in the Garden
An Afternoon in the Garden
An Afternoon in the Garden is a compact disc recording of a live show presented by Elvis Presley at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 1972, released in 1997, RCA 67457-2.-Contents:...
.) It was certified Gold on 9/30/1977 and Platinum on 1/14/1983 by the RIAA.
Track listing
- Welcome To My WorldWelcome to My World (song)"Welcome to My World" is a song written by Ray Winkler and John Hathcock, and first performed by Jim Reeves in April 1962 on audio album A Touch of Velvet.-Chart performance:-Cover versions:*Dean Martin *Faron Young...
- Help Me Make It Through the NightHelp Me Make It Through the Night"Help Me Make It Through the Night" is a country music ballad composed by Kris Kristofferson and released on his 1970 album Kristofferson.Kristofferson said that he got the inspiration for the song from an Esquire magazine interview with Frank Sinatra...
- Release MeRelease Me (1946 song)"Release Me" is a popular song written by Eddie Miller, Robert Yount, and James Pebworth , published in 1946.Miller wrote the song in 1946 but could not get anyone to record it for years, so he recorded it himself in 1953. Shortly afterward it was covered by Jimmy Heap, and with even better success...
- I Really Don't Want To KnowI Really Don't Want to Know"I Really Don't Want to Know" is a popular song with music was written by Don Robertson and lyrics by Howard Barnes. The song was published in 1953....
- For The Good TimesFor the Good Times (song)"For the Good Times" is a 1970 song penned by Kris Kristofferson that appeared on his debut album Kristofferson.Later that year, Ray Price recorded a version of the song which topped the U.S. country music charts and was awarded "Song of the Year" by the Academy of Country Music...
- Make The World Go AwayMake the World Go Away"Make the World Go Away" is a country-popular music song composed by Hank Cochran. It has become a Top 40 popular success three times: for Timi Yuro , for Eddy Arnold , and for the brother-sister duo Donny and Marie Osmond . The original version of the song was recorded by Ray Price during...
- Gentle On My Mind
- I'm So Lonesome I Could CryI'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer-songwriter Hank Williams in 1949. The song about loneliness was largely inspired by his troubled relationship with wife Audrey Sheppard...
- Your Cheatin' HeartYour Cheatin' Heart"Your Cheatin' Heart" is a song written and recorded by the American country music singer and songwriter Hank Williams in 1952, but released after his death in 1953.. It is often considered one of his greatest songs, and one of the great songs of country music...
- I Can't Stop Loving YouI Can't Stop Loving You"I Can't Stop Loving You" is a popular song written and composed by country singer, songwriter and musician Don Gibson, who first recorded it on December 30, 1957, for RCA Victor Records...
Certifications
| Region | Provider | Certification(s) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | RIAA | Platinum |