Elvis Presley -- Fun In Acapulco

On the occasion of what would have been his 70th birthday, Elvis Presley is the subject of a raft of retooled reissues from BMG, but this particular disc is a new, and most impressive, entry in the King's vast catalogue. As a balladeer, Elvis had few peers, and the sharp focus of this 24-track set is on precisely that aspect of his artistry. One can question the inclusion of "If I Can Dream," E's socially conscious 1968 hit single, in a collection of love songs, but it happens to be a great performance...

Shown here in his early years from 1954 to 1960, when he still had the unrestrained power of a naive, exceedingly charming Southern boy who was slowly losing his innocence, Elvis Presley is presented as a scandalous, heartthrob teen idol, a rebel who captured the devotion of millions of fans. 64 photos, many in color. Size A. 120 pp.