frisco
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Presley didn't write most of his songs. That being said, he chose them, arranged and produced most of his work. I don't think who wrote the songs are within the parameter of the OP. But point made. I would argue that the rawness and originality in the Presley material set the template and changed or even defined rock and roll forever.Of the ones you listed, here are the 9 I'm familiar with:
Heartbreak Hotel
Blue Suede Shoes
Don't Be Cruel
Hound Dog
Love Me Tender
All Shook Up
Jailhouse Rock
Can't Help Falling In Love (you wrote Can't Stop Falling In Love)
Burning Love
As impressive as that list is, I struggle to see why that list of legendary 2 and a half minute pop-rock-love-songs should be elevated above the list of legendary 2 and a half minute pop-rock-love-songs that the early Beatles and Beach Boys can put together...
And from a technical standpoint, they're clearly a step down from some of the superior pieces you'll find on the top 10 lists of bands like Queen, Floyd, and Zeppelin...
Not to mention, Elvis didn't write his own music or lyrics, so the 10 songs on his list may very well have been written by 10 different songwriters...
My Best-Carey