Elvis - That's All Right!

On the 5th of July, 1954, a spark ignited in the Sun recording studio in Memphis that would set the music world ablaze.

During a lull in the recording session, Elvis, with his acoustic guitar, alongside Scotty Moore’s electric twang and Bill Black’s rhythmic bass, began to belt out an impromptu rendition of That’s All Right, Mama written by blues singer Arthur Crudup.

Acetate copies were distributed to local disc jockeys, including Dewey Phillips at WHBQ. Two days later, he played the disc - attracting a huge response. Officially released on the 19th of July, the record sold around 20,000 copies and soared up the local music charts. That record was to fuel the birth of rock 'n' roll.

To mark the anniversary, you voted for your All Time Elvis favourites.

1             In The Ghetto

2             An American Trilogy

3             The Wonder of You

4             Suspicious Minds

5             If I Can Dream

6             Wooden Heart

7             Jailhouse Rock

8             Can't Help Falling In Love

9             Always On My Mind

10          The Girl Of My Best Friend

11          I Just Can't Help Believin'

12          Love Me Tender

13          It's Now Or Never

14          Kentucky Rain

15          Return To Sender

16          Suspicion

17          Marie's The Name (His Latest Flame)

18          Are You Lonesome Tonight

19          Heartbreak Hotel

20          Burning Love

 

 

 

 

 

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