Top Elvis Hits and Most Requested Songs
Top Rock and Roll Singles Include Jailhouse Rock and Hound Dog
Aug 11, 2008
Born on January 8, 1935, Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the world’s most inspiring musical performers.
Audiences became even more fascinated with the Memphis superstar after his premature death on August 16, 1977. Most experts agree that long-term drug abuse was a strong contributing factor to the singer's early demise.
Generations of Elvis Presley fans continue to feel a unique connection to Elvis, his stage presence, distinctive voice and not least of all – his movie star good looks.
While not strictly speaking a song writer, Elvis did contribute lyrics to songs like Love Me Tender and All Shook Up. The King of Rock and Roll’s superlative gift was the ability to take ownership of every lyric as if he was singing personalized messages to each member of his audience.
Below are Elvis Presley’s most requested songs according to the latest Pop Culture Madness survey.
Top Requested Elvis Hits from 1950s
From the driving rock song Jailhouse Rock to the sentimental ballad Love Me Tender, Elvis Presley showed a gift for singing a remarkable range of popular music that to this day remains at the top of audience request lists.
- Jailhouse Rock … Number 1 most requested hit single from 1957
- Love Me Tender … Number 1 from 1956
- Hound Dog … Number 2 from 1956
- That's All Right (Mama) … Number 2 from 1954
- (Let Me Be) Your Teddy Bear … Number 12 from 1957
- All Shook Up … Number 13 from 1957
- A Big Hunk O' Love … Number 17 from 1959
- Don't Be Cruel … Number 19 from 1956
- Heartbreak Hotel … Number 22 from 1956
- One Night … Number 24 from 1958
- Treat Me Nice … Number 37 from 1957.
Top Requested Elvis Hits from 1960s
Many of the following 60s songs including Suspicious Minds hit number 1 when they were released in the United States and United Kingdom. Slower ballads like Are You Lonesome Tonight and Can’t Help Falling In Love receive more requests on the Pop Culture Madness survey. However, catchy melodies like Viva Las Vegas and Return To Sender remain highly popular.
- Are You Lonesome Tonight? … Number 3 most requested hit single from 1960
- Can't Help Falling In Love … Number 4 from 1962
- Viva Las Vegas … Number 5 from 1964
- Return To Sender … Number 8 from 1962
- It's Now Or Never … Number 9 from 1960
- Good Luck Charm … Number 17 from 1962
- Stuck On You … Number 21 from 1960
- Suspicious Minds … Number 26 from 1969
- Crying In The Chapel … Number 49 from 1965.
Top Requested Elvis Hits from 1970s
The power of Elvis Presley’s voice is showcased in the 1970 gospel-inspired song The Wonder Of You, with a singing passion that again illustrates Elvis’s ability to connect with his audience.
- The Wonder Of You … Number 5 most requested hit single from 1970
- Burning Love … Number 13 from 1972
- My Way … Number 17 from 1977
- Kentucky Rain … Number 47 from 1970.
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