Put on your Blue Suede Shoes and get those hips shaking to these all-time favorite hits by the King himself, Elvis Presley.

In honor of Elvis' 80th birthday, here are 10 of his most beloved hits that you can move and groove to all day long.


Jailhouse Rock

One of the King's most popular tunes from his 1957 film of the same same. According to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it is one of the 500 songs that helped to influence the course of rock and roll. In fact, Elvis has a total of eight songs on the list.

Suspicious Minds

Although the song was originally recorded by its songwriter, Mark James, it did not reach number one on the charts until Elvis recorded it for his 1969 record, From Elvis in Memphis.

Always on My Mind

The song was recorded by Elvis just a few weeks after his separation from Priscilla Presley.

In The Ghetto

This song was part of the record that marked Elvis' comeback. It was his first single to put him back in the Top 10 in 1969 after four years.

Amazing Grace

This popular church tune was composed in 1779 and was recorded by Elvis in 1971.

I Can't Help Falling in Love With You

Elvis sang this song live at many of his shows in his final years in the 1960's and 70's. It's melody was actually inspired by a 1784 tune from France, Plaisir d'amour.

Sweet Caroline

This Neil Diamond favorite was also a popular song which Elvis covered in 1970.

The Wonder of You

Elvis' version of The Wonder of You was one of his most popular songs in the UK. Interestingly, he never actually recorded this song in the studio, but often sang it live.

It's Now or Never

This song is based on the Italian aria, O Sole Mio. The idea for the song came from Elvis himself when he was stationed in Germany in the late 50's.

Fever

One of the most covered songs ever, Elvis made his mark on the song for his Elvis is Back album in 1960.

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