In terms of accumulated global sales, Elviss biggest hit was “Its Now or Never.” In terms of cultural impact and establishing Elvis as a recognizable entity — and, perhaps, also cementing rock & roll as a genre internationally — Elviss biggest hit was “Hound Dog.”

What was Elvis Presleys biggest selling single?

Its Now or Never Elvis all-time top-selling single, “Its Now or Never,” was based on the Italian standard “O Sole Mio.” Elvis had heard Mario Lanzas recording of that song during his time in the Army in Germany and asked his publisher what he could come up with along the same lines.

How many No 1 hits did Elvis Presley have?

18 No. 1 songs The oldest is Elvis Presley, whos had 18 No. 1 songs.

What singer has sold the most records in history?

Top-selling artists worldwide from 1954 to 2016, based on certified sales (in millions)CharacteristicUnits sales in millionsThe Beatles257.7Elvis Presley206.8Michael Jackson169.7Madonna164.49 more rows•6 Sep 2016