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Heartbreak hotel still essential after 50 years

David Adey | stoke-on-trent England | 03/18/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What can you say about this single that hasnt been said before one of the most essential singles in rock history and the single that inspired so many singers.It should be part of everyones cd collection."

The start of a music revolution!

A Fan | VA | 09/01/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What can you say about a classic that started a revolution in popular music? This single went to number 1 on the US singles chart and stayed their for 7 weeks. The flip side also charted, peaking at 23 on the Billboard Top 100. The single would eventually be certified MULTI-PLATINUM by the RIAA. This CD single includes both the original 45 single A and B sides plus an alternate take of Heartbreak Hotel as a bonus. This is a piece of history and a must for any student of rock.



Incidentally, this single was re-released in 2006 and hit number 1 again on the Billboard Singles Sales chart 50 years after it did it the first time! Talk about staying power!

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The Beginning of Greatness

Paul A. Kirwan | Ireland | 03/30/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Released on it's 50th aniversary, and reminding us all of how good it actually was. This song stopped everyone it's in tracks and rubberstamped Elvis as a serious contender to the throne. Most fans will have this already on other collections, but the packaging is very good and reminds us what the original packaging looked like 'way back when..'. This is history 're-wrapped'. I love having it, and if you're a fan, you will too. Not really for non-Elvis fans or casual music lovers as they will get all they need from the numerous hits compilations."