Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, 30 #1 HITS presents a career-spanning serving of the King's chart-toppers. Dating back to "Heartbreak Hotel" (which was inspired by a suicide note printed in the Miami Herald), most of these cuts have become indelibly etched into the fabric of pop culture and each has a unique story behind it. "Love Me Tender" has its origins in the Civil War ballad "Aura Lee," "It's Now Or Never" found Elvis Americanizing the Neapolitan ballad "O Sole Mio," and "Wooden Heart" likewise was converted from a German children's song. This Memphis native's choice of artists to cover was equally intriguing and includes Hollywood legend Al Jolson, New Orleans soul shouter Smiley Lewis, blues great Big Mama Thornton, and country titan Hank Snow. Further testimony of Presley's long-lasting appeal is the inclusion of the JXL Radio Edit Remix of "A Little Less Conversation," a UK #1 that not only enabled Elvis to have more chart-toppers than The Beatles, but also became a hit in a number of other countries including the United States. Released in 2002, 31 tracks, including:
01- Heartbreak Hotel
02- Don't Be Cruel
03- Hound Dog
04- Love Me Tender
05- Too Much
06- All Shook Up
07- Teddy Bear
08- Jailhouse Rock
09- Don't
10- Hard Headed Woman
11- One Night
12- (Now and Then, There's) A Fool Such As I
13- A Big Hunk Of Love
14- Stuck On You
15- It's Now Or Never
16- Are You Lonesome Tonight
17- Wooden Heart
18- Surrender
19- (Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame
20- Can't Help Falling In Love
21- Good Luck Charm
22- She's Not You
23- Return To Sender
24- Devil In Disguise
25- Crying In the Chapel
26- In the Ghetto
27- Suspicious Minds
28- The Wonder Of You
29- Burning Love
30- Way Down
31- A Little Less Conversation (JXL radio edit remix)