Whether you consider this 1970 material overlooked or underrated, there is no question that the King did some of his best singing ever in these Nashville sessions, which led to three albums after his run of made-in-Memphis hits in ’69. Whether on outtakes or previously released versions, Elvis’ passion, commitment and versatility shine through on “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Funny How Time Slips Away,” “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,” a spontaneous and rollicking “I Got My Mojo Workin’,” and many other remarkably Southern soul tracks in this four-CD compilation. (Sony Legacy, $45)
Elvis Presley is shown performing in Providence, R.I. on May 23, 1977, three months before his death. (AP Photo)
