From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee
Studio album by Elvis Presley
Released	May 1976
Recorded	February 2–7, 1976
Studio	Graceland (Memphis)
Genre	Soul, country pop
Length	34:48
Label	RCA Victor
Producer	Felton Jarvis
Elvis Presley chronology
The Sun Sessions (1976) From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee (1976) Welcome to My World (1977)
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From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee is the twenty-third studio album by the famous American singer Elvis Presley. It was released by RCA Records in May 1976. This album was very popular, becoming Elvis's fourth album to reach number one on the Billboard country music album sales chart in just four years.

One of the songs, "Hurt", was a big hit. It made it into the top 10 on both the country and adult contemporary music charts. Another song, "For the Heart", also did well on the country charts. These songs continued to be popular later on. "For the Heart" became the first single for The Judds in 1983. In 1986, Juice Newton had a number one hit with her version of "Hurt".

The album From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee was officially recognized as "Gold" on October 10, 1977. This means it sold over 500,000 copies in the United States, as certified by the RIAA.

How the Album Was Made

Many people thought From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee was recorded during a live concert. This is because the album says the songs were "recorded live." However, these songs were actually recorded live in a special studio set up inside Elvis Presley's own home, Graceland, in Memphis. He wasn't performing in front of an audience.

Two other songs that Elvis recorded during these sessions were "Moody Blue" and "She Thinks I Still Care". These songs were released the next year on his very last album, Moody Blue.

Album Releases and Versions

In 2000, the songs from this album were added to the Moody Blue album. This created a larger CD version with 19 tracks. Also in 2000, a special two-disc version of From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee was released by the "Follow That Dream" label.

Songs on the Album

Here are the songs that were on the original album when it first came out. All these songs were recorded at Elvis's home, Graceland, in Memphis.

Side One Songs

Side Two Songs

Who Played on the Album

Many talented musicians helped Elvis make this album.

• Elvis Presley – He sang all the main vocals.
• Background Singers – J.D. Sumner & The Stamps, Kathy Westmoreland, Myrna Smith, Sherrill Nielsen, Dolores Edgin, Wendellyn Suits, Hurschel Wiginton.
• Guitars – James Burton (lead guitar), John Wilkinson (electric rhythm guitar), Charlie Hodge (acoustic rhythm guitar), Billy Sanford (lead guitar on "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain"), Chip Young (overdubbed guitar).
• Bass Guitar – Jerry Scheff, Norbert Putnam (on "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain"), Dennis Linde (overdubbed bass).
• Piano – Glen D. Hardin, David Briggs (Fender Rhodes electric piano), Bobby Emmons (Fender Rhodes electric piano on "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain").
• Drums – Ron Tutt.
• Other Instruments – Shane Keister (Moog synthesizer), Farrell Morris (congas, timpani).
• Arrangements – Bergen White helped arrange the string and horn parts.

Album Popularity (Charts)

Music charts show how popular an album or song is. Here's how From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee did on the charts:

Weekly Charts

Year-End Charts

Certifications

When an album sells a lot of copies, it gets a "certification." This album earned a "Gold" certification in the United States.

See also

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