King Creole is the 4th studio album by Elvis Presley, released in 1958 as the soundtrack to the film of the same name. Recorded in Hollywood and produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the album captures Elvis at the peak of his early powers, mixing rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and New Orleans jazz into a gritty, cinematic sound.
Fun Facts, Background & Impact
📀 Released: September 19, 1958
🎥 Soundtrack for the movie “King Creole”, in which Elvis plays Danny Fisher, a troubled youth with a talent for singing.
🎷 Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, with a powerhouse band including Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana, and jazz legends like Tiny Timbrell.
🥇 Widely considered Elvis’s best film performance and one of his strongest soundtrack albums.
🎖️ Elvis recorded this just before leaving for military service, making it a poignant release in his early career.
Tracklist – King Creole (1958)
King Creole
As Long as I Have You
Hard Headed Woman
Trouble
Dixieland Rock
Don't Ask Me Why
Lover Doll
Crawfish (feat. Kitty White)
