Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Deluxe Edition) (2LP + CD)
Sony Music Entertainment release of the deluxe Box-Set of 'The Wonder Of You: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra', that includes a special 17 track CD with 3 bonus tracks, a 17 track 2 x LP Record Set with a 12" size, 12 page booklet and a poster suitable for framing all housed in a 12" x 12" lift off box. This remarkable new album is the follow-up to last year's huge global phenomenon 'If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra', which topped charts worldwide and sold over 1.5 million copies.
The Wonder Of You focuses on the iconic artist's unmistakable voice with lush new orchestral accompaniment. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London with acclaimed producers Don Reedman and Nick Patrick, the album features Elvis' most dramatic original performances augmented with lush new arrangements by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The album spans a variety of musical styles that Elvis embraced, from rock and gospel to country and ballads, featuring beloved Presley classics along with several surprises. Standout tracks include a sultry new version of the 'A Big Hunk O' Love', the glorious 'Amazing Grace', the heartfelt emotion on 'Kentucky Rain', a stunning new take on the classic 'Always On My Mind', and the fun, upbeat 'I've Got A Thing About You Baby.'
'Elvis always loved the great, operatic vocalists', says Priscilla Presley, executive producer of The Wonder of You. 'We often talked about his interest in recording material that allowed him to perform in that space. It's exciting to hear him on these recordings, performing with the world-class Royal Philharmonic Orchestra via the magic of Abbey Road Studios. He would have loved these performances and I'm very happy that we were able to make this dream come true for Elvis and his fans.'
'As with the first time we stepped into this amazing world it is the extraordinary intimacy of Elvis' vocal performances that is truly breathtaking', says Nick Patrick. 'The exquisite and effortless way he takes us on an emotional journey with him through delicate sensitivity to power and grace all within a magical 3-minute song. It's a wonderful, wonderful privilege for which we are truly grateful.'
'I believe we have made an album that is uplifting, sensitive, heart touching and fun the way that Elvis was and still is to so many of us', says Don Reedman. 'His spirit has never left the building!'
The Wonder Of You: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Features:
Includes 12-page booklet
150g 12" vinyl in a 2LP gatefold sleeve and CD
Number of Discs: 2LP, 1CD
Genre: Rock
Label: RCA/Legacy
Release Date: December 3, 2016
Track Listing (LP):
Side A
1. A Big Hunk O' Love (2:22)
2. I've Got A Thing About You Baby (2:36)
3. Suspicious Minds (3:43)
4. Don't (3:10)
5. I Just Can't Help Believin' (4:33)
Side B
1. Just Pretend (4:04)
2. Love Letters (2:55)
3. Amazing Grace (3:45)
4. Starting Today (3:09)
Side C
1. Kentucky Rain (4:01)
2. Memories (3:14)
3. Let It Be Me (3:25)
4. Always On My Mind (3:37)
Side D
1. The Wonder Of You (2:31)
2. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (bonus track) (2:33)
3. You Gave Me A Mountain (bonus track) (3:15)
4. Just Pretend (with Helene Fischer - bonus track) (4:01)
Track Listing (CD):
A Big Hunk O' Love
I've Got A Thing About You Baby
Suspicious Minds
Don't
I Just Can't Help Believin'
Just Pretend
Love Letters
Amazing Grace
Starting Today
Kentucky Rain
Memories
Let It Be Me
Always on my Mind
The Wonder of You
Bonus Tracks
You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
You Gave Me a Mountain
Just Pretend (Duet with Helene Fischer)
Format: LP Vinyl
Label: RCA
Catalog No: 88985371882
Barcode: 0889853718825
Genre: Rock
No of Discs: 3
Release Date: 12/2/2016
UPC: 889853718825