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3 days ago · On that day in 1954, famed Memphis, Tennessee, label Sun Records released the future King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s debut single, “That’s All Right.” “That’s All Right” was a song written and originally recorded by Delta blues singer/songwriter and guitarist Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup in 1946.
2 days ago · In August 1953, Presley checked into the offices of Memphis Recording Service, the company run by Sam Phillips before he started Sun Records. He aimed to pay for a few minutes of studio time to record a two-sided acetate disc: "My Happiness" and "That's When Your Heartaches Begin".
5 days ago · Today marks the 70th anniversary of Elvis Presley's groundbreaking debut single, "That's All Right," and RCA/Legacy are celebrating this momentous occasion with an exclusive preview from their highly anticipated 'MEMPHIS' box set, due out on August 9th. This 111-track collection is the first fully comprehensive compilation of Elvis' hometown recordings, spanning from his early days at Sun ...
5 days ago · Memphis Music Hall of Fame. In the 1920s, blues artists including Furry Lewis, Memphis Minnie, Jim Jackson and the Memphis Jug Band recorded such classics here as "Casey Jones," "Stealin' Stealin" and "Cocaine Habit Blues" — songs that would inspire and enrich such generations of underground and superstar (i.e., Led Zeppelin) musicians.
1 day ago · Phillips founded Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, and is credited with discovering and producing some of the biggest rock icons, including Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash. The documentary paints a vivid picture of Phillips' innovative approach to music production.
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1 day ago · Perkins' recording of "Blue Suede Shoes" was released in early 1956, as Sun 234. Two copies of the song on 78-rpm records were sent to Perkins but arrived broken. He soon discovered that the song was available in the newer 7-inch microgrooved 45-rpm format and was disappointed that he didn't have a copy in the older, more substantial 78-rpm format.
