Three of the Best Elvis Presley Songs Ever Recorded

Back in the day before the bieber-fever and the one-direction, and the all the other boy bands that have graced the planet, there is one icon that still lives among the playlist of many people — Elvis Presley.

 Known as the original hip-moving bad boy in the 20th century, Elvis Presley was a rockstar and a music idol in his day. Having numerous hits, from country and gospel to rock and roll, his music has left a legacy.

In fact, most of his songs are still used in many films and has been remade by many of today’s artists and performers.

As a tribute, here is a list of three Elvis Presley's greatest songs ever recorded:

Hound Dog

The tune of this Elvis Presley song many already be familiar to your ears and has been used I the soundtrack of the hit movies Forest Gump, Lilo & Stitch, A Few Good Men, and Indiana Jones. The song, made up short lyrics with only 2 verses, is perfect song to dance to, as like any other Elvis hits.

Heartbreak Hotel

The next Elvis song has a bluesier vibe to it. It is a break up song that talks about a man who moved in a “heartbreak hotel” after his lover left him. In his sorrow, he lives in a fictional world wherein he lives with strangers, while painting a picture of the people in the hotel. The song is relatable to most people who feel a deep grief of hopeless love.

Can't Help Falling in Love

If the other song talks about heartbreak, this next song goes a different route. As a popular song that has been remade many times in the past three decades, the original Elvis version reflects a cool romantic voice singing about the positive things about love. It is considered one of the best love songs of all time and is still played in the radio even in today’s modern music.