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The music of Elvis Presley, 70 years later
That's All Right is more remembered today as the hit song, but both songs got a lot of airplay at the time and Blue Moon of Kentucky was a bigger hit in many areas. Bill Monroe was not initially a fan of the new version of his song, but the large royalty checks that rolled in changed his opinion.
July 7, 2024 at 5:31 PM
That's All Right is more remembered today as the hit song, but both songs got a lot of airplay at the time and Blue Moon of Kentucky was a bigger hit in many areas. Bill Monroe was not initially a fan of the new version of his song, but the large royalty checks that rolled in changed his opinion.
Elvis' version of Blue Moon of Kentucky was a major departure from Bill Monroe's slow waltz original. After one take, Sam Phillips says "Hell, that's fine! That's different! That's a pop song now, nearly 'bout! That's good!" youtu.be/xtpiqdN2lJk?...
Blue Moon of Kentucky
Provided to YouTube by Legacy/ColumbiaBlue Moon of Kentucky · Bill Monroe & his Blue Grass BoysThe Essential Bill Monroe (1945-1949)℗ Originally released 194...
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July 7, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Elvis' version of Blue Moon of Kentucky was a major departure from Bill Monroe's slow waltz original. After one take, Sam Phillips says "Hell, that's fine! That's different! That's a pop song now, nearly 'bout! That's good!" youtu.be/xtpiqdN2lJk?...
That's All Right was originally written and performed by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup in 1946. This was the beginning of the diverse musical interests that Elvis Presley would draw from throughout his career.
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Arthur Crudup - That's All Right (Official Audio)
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July 5, 2024 at 6:31 PM
That's All Right was originally written and performed by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup in 1946. This was the beginning of the diverse musical interests that Elvis Presley would draw from throughout his career.
youtu.be/LtHW8wpDjkg?...
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The trio worked up versions of ballads Harbor Lights and I Love You Because unsuccessfully. During a break in the session, Elvis starts playing That's All Right on his guitar, Black joins in on bass. Phillips hears magic happening and asks them to start again so he can record. The rest is history.
July 5, 2024 at 6:25 PM
The trio worked up versions of ballads Harbor Lights and I Love You Because unsuccessfully. During a break in the session, Elvis starts playing That's All Right on his guitar, Black joins in on bass. Phillips hears magic happening and asks them to start again so he can record. The rest is history.
Phillips suggested to guitarist Scotty Moore that he call Elvis Presley and see if they could work something up. That brought together Phillips, Presley, Moore and bass player Bill Black for the famous recording session of July 5, 1954.
July 5, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Phillips suggested to guitarist Scotty Moore that he call Elvis Presley and see if they could work something up. That brought together Phillips, Presley, Moore and bass player Bill Black for the famous recording session of July 5, 1954.
Sam Phillips, the head of Sun Studio, had recorded many black artists and was looking for a white artist who could sing in that style to cross over to a white audience. Sam remembered the boy that Marion had mentioned and brought him in for a tryout in June 1954.
July 5, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Sam Phillips, the head of Sun Studio, had recorded many black artists and was looking for a white artist who could sing in that style to cross over to a white audience. Sam remembered the boy that Marion had mentioned and brought him in for a tryout in June 1954.
At that first personal session, Sun Studio's Marion Keisker asked Elvis "What kind of singer are you?" to which he replied "I sing all kinds." Elvis would stop in to chat with Marion occasionally and she would bring him up to Sam Phillips. Without Marion Keisker there is no Elvis Presley.
July 5, 2024 at 6:12 PM
At that first personal session, Sun Studio's Marion Keisker asked Elvis "What kind of singer are you?" to which he replied "I sing all kinds." Elvis would stop in to chat with Marion occasionally and she would bring him up to Sam Phillips. Without Marion Keisker there is no Elvis Presley.
Elvis had previously paid to record two personal records at Sun, in July 1953 and January 1954. Elvis sang ballads at these personal sessions, including this first recording, My Happiness.
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Elvis Presley - My Happiness (Official Audio)
Official Audio for "My Happiness" by Elvis Presley Listen to Elvis Presley: https://Elvis.lnk.to/_listenYD Subscribe to the official Elvis Presley YouTube Channel: https://Elvis.lnk.to/subscribeYD Watch more Elvis videos: https://Elvis.lnk.to/top_tracksYC/you... Follow Elvis Presley: Facebook: https://Elvis.lnk.to/_followFI Twitter: https://Elvis.lnk.to/_followTI Instagram: https://Elvis.lnk.to/_followII Website: https://Elvis.lnk.to/_followWI YouTube: https://Elvis.lnk.to/subscribeYD Spotify: https://Elvis.lnk.to/_followSI [Chorus] Whether skies are grey or blue Any place on earth will do Just as long as I'm with you My happiness #ElvisPresley #MyHappiness #OfficialMusicVideo
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July 5, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Elvis had previously paid to record two personal records at Sun, in July 1953 and January 1954. Elvis sang ballads at these personal sessions, including this first recording, My Happiness.
youtu.be/nXFp8TiGcYw?...
youtu.be/nXFp8TiGcYw?...