50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong: Elvis' Gold Records, Volume 2
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50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong (sometimes listed as 50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong: Elvis' Golden Records, Vol. 2) was a 1959 compilation of Elvis Presley's early hits, and is considered to be one of the most successful and influential compilation albums of all time.
Track listing
- "I Need Your Love Tonight" (Reichner, Wayne) - 2:06
- "Don't" (Leiber, Stoller) - 2:49
- "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck" (Carroll, Russell) - 2:15
- "My Wish Came True" (Hunter) - 2:35
- "I Got Stung" (Hill, Schroeder) - 1:51
- "One Night" (Bartholomew, King, Steiman) - 2:31
- "A Big Hunk o' Love" (Schroeder, Wyche) - 2:15
- "I Beg of You" (McCoy, Owens) - 1:52
- "(Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I" (Trader) - 2:38
- "Doncha' Think It's Time" (Dixon, Otis) - 1:57
References
The quirky title has inspired imitation compilation albums from contemporary artists, including:
- Elvis Costello & The Attractions' bootleg album of the same name
- Bon Jovi's 100 Million Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong
- The Fall's 50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong
- Soulwax's 50,000,000 Soulwax Fans Can't Be Wrong
- Blues Traveler's more modest 1,000,000 People Can't Be Wrong
The meme has also been adopted to other media, such as:
- Joe Franklin's 1997 documentary 50,000,000 Joe Franklin Fans Can't Be Wrong
- The title is used verbatim in the lyrics to "The Thanksgiving Song", by Adam Sandler
Alternate meanings
At the same time, the phrase "50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong" is commonly used as a sarcastic jab at Elvis sighting believers, and is used as a more general phrase to mock conspiracy theorists in general. It can also be used as a more snobby phrase of disdain for Americana and popular culture in general.