Studio Album · No. 16
Today Songwriting Credits by Elvis Presley
Holds writing credit on 0 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Elvis Presley carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Today, recorded in March 1975 at RCA's Hollywood studio, contains the last studio recordings of Presley's career, and he wrote none of its ten songs. The selections lean on contemporary covers: Don McLean's "And I Love You So," Billy Swan's "I Can Help," the Pointer Sisters' "Fairytale," and Tom Jones's "Green, Green Grass of Home." The rockabilly-flavored "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" was the main single. Felton Jarvis produced, with engineers Al Pachucki, Mike Shockley, and Rick Ruggieri.
"Today" is the twenty-second studio album by Elvis Presley, released May 7, 1975 on RCA and built around country and pop with some rock and roll elements. Felton Jarvis produced the record at sessions held March 10 through 12, 1975 at RCA Studio C in Hollywood, the last time Presley would ever record in a studio. The single "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" reached the US Top 40, while "Green, Green Grass of Home" made the UK Top 30 and "Bringing It Back" was also issued. The album gathered songs associated with Perry Como, Tom Jones, the Pointer Sisters, and Charlie Rich, reflecting Presley's late-period interpretive approach. Reviews were favorable, with AllMusic giving four stars, and the record was the final studio session of Presley's career.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
T-R-O-U-B-L-E
#35
|
Jerry Chesnut | Jerry Chesnut | Felton Jarvis | Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
And I Love You So
|
Don McLean | Don McLean | Felton Jarvis | Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Susan When She Tried
|
Don Reid | Don Reid | Felton Jarvis | Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Woman Without Love
|
Jerry Chesnut | Jerry Chesnut | Felton Jarvis | Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Shake a Hand
|
Joe Morris | Joe Morris | Felton Jarvis | Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Pieces of My Life
|
Troy Seals | Troy Seals | Felton Jarvis | Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Fairytale
|
Anita PointerBonnie Pointer | Anita PointerBonnie Pointer | Felton Jarvis | Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
I Can Help
|
Billy Swan | Billy Swan | Felton Jarvis | Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Bringing It Back
|
Greg Gordon | Greg Gordon | Felton Jarvis | Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Green Green Grass of Home
|
Curly Putman | Curly Putman | Felton Jarvis | Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals) |