Actually bought an elvis 45 on sun records label in georgia 1955. In fact, sun 198 indeed has the words st francis etched into the trailoff grooves, indicating that it wasnt inteded for sun use. Since sun records was basically no longer pressing albums, this allowed them to remain available to the public. Sun records sun records libguides at rock and roll hall. Whereas many hold that it beats elvis presley, i hear a slicker product. Mar, 2018 if sam phillips had discovered only elvis presley, he would have earned his rightful place in the rock and roll hall of fame. Sun records is an american independent record label founded by producer sam phillips in memphis, tennessee in february 1952. The shortlived cmt music drama may have a pulse, with producers shopping the series to amazon and the cw network, according to memphis flyer linn sitler, commissioner of the memphis film and television commission, told memphis city council members tuesday that kevin kane, president of the memphis convention and visitors bureau, paid the rent on. Hij stond uiteindelijk tot 21 november 1955 onder contract bij sun records. From late 1954 to july, 1958, cash recorded for sun records, a label founded by sam phillips and located at sun studio in memphis, tennessee. It is a historical take with some fictional elements thrown in to make for an entertaining. The original albums by david edwards and mike callahan last update. Plastic products of memphis tn, operating out of 1746 chelsea avenue next to kilowatt lake.
Sunrise 1999 another delving in the sun records vaults is the most complete collection of elviss recordings from that time. Elvis was so fed up with the soundtrack recording process at this point in his. The sun ra discography is one of the largest discographies in music history. Sam had no idea of his full potential, but there was no question, he was certainly different. We all know how elvis, johnny, and the others all turned out. The shortlived cmt music drama may have a pulse, with producers shopping the series to amazon and the cw network, according to memphis flyer. Record shops music gear books films comics posters. Copeland and ronald dethlefson, which was invaluable in helping me make sense of the listings.
Heres a look at the best albums in the kings legendary catalogue. Sun records season 1 dvd overview the series stars drake milligan, sun records season 1 dvd trevor donovan, kevin fonteyne, christian lees, dustin ingram, billy gardell, jonah lees, chad michael murray and jennifer holland. The nine elvis albums you should own music the guardian. During the 1950s1960s it defined the rockabilly genre with artists like johnny cash, carl perkins, jerry lee lewis, and of course elvis presley. We meet cousins jerry lee lewis and jimmy swaggart. We found the background on sam phillips sexiest man on tvand his life as well as col. Sun label album discography by david edwards and mike callahan last update. Sun records soundtrack complete song list tunefind. Sun records discography collection full album youtube. Each record has the catalogue number, production year and a value to indicate the current price. Lateral discs up to 1926 have a 0 prefix not shown in file. One of the most singular talents in music, a multitalented popfunkrock performer who showed remarkable stylistic growth and musical diversity. Sun records changed the world of music in the 1950s. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more.
From the studio at 706 union avenue, memphis, phillips produced unique talents whose groundbreaking music would influence generations to come. Er is een album van, waar alle nummers plus enkele andere nummers op staan. Jazz keyboardist, bandleader and composer sun ra recorded dozens of singles and over one hundred fulllength albums, comprising well over songs, and making him one of the most prolific recording artists of the 20th century. Sun also released artists like carl perkins, jerry lee lewis, johnny cash and. Wonderful sounding compilation of johnny cashs sun output in the mid to late 50s. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. In a day and age where we are bombarded with a bunch of csi and medical type shows sun records is unique. In fall, 1966, sun records contracted with the capitol record club to release certain albums by johnny cash through the record club. Sun records season 1 dvd box set a recreation from one of the worlds greatest jam sessions. Sun records discography antique and vintage hall of fame. John boijas comprehensive site offers photos of every 45, 78, and lp recorded at sun recordsfrom those recorded when the studio was called the memphis. See also the reissue label sun golden treasure series.
Elvis is inspired by africanamerican music, but is chastised by his family and girlfriend for crossing racial lines. Sun was the first label to record elvis presley, charlie rich, roy orbison, jerry lee lewis, carl perkins, and johnny cash. Sun records artist album reissues third man records. Find sun discography, albums and singles on allmusic. The home of elvis presley, johnny cash, jerry lee lewis, roy orbison, carl perkins, billy lee riley, sam phillips, jack clement.
When you rate your music, the sites musicsocial recommender can recommend similar music and. List of songs recorded by elvis presley on the sun label. Sun on sun records, full discography of their vinyl. Platenmaatschappij sun records werd in 1950 in memphis opgericht door sam phillips. Sun records season 2 dvd overview the series stars drake milligan, sun records season 2 dvd trevor donovan, kevin fonteyne, christian lees, dustin ingram, billy gardell, jonah lees, chad michael murray and jennifer holland. Since, sun records studio has been used as a setting for the film biopics. The second album by jerry lee lewis on the sun records label using a.
Sun records recordings on cds rereleased by bear family sun records editions by bear family records sam phillips sensed that memphis was a special place and he knew about the spiritual power of music. Elvis version was released by rca on his first album elvis presley in 1956. On december 4th, 1956 carl perkins career was flying high from his hit blue suede shoes. Sun records is a registered trademark by moon records s.
But his sun records label was also an early home to jerry lee lewis, johnny cash, roy orbison, carl perkins and more of rock and rolls greatest talents. The sun records collection is a 1994 compilation album. Albums include the sun records collection, breakin it up, breakin it down, and deep in the blues. Sun records is an american drama television miniseries based on the musical million dollar quartet written by colin escott and floyd mutrux. Jazz keyboardist, bandleader and composer sun ra recorded dozens of singles and over one hundred fulllength albums, comprising well over songs, and making him one of the. September 5, 2009 the original incarnation of sun records issued a total of twelve albums, seven of which were by johnny cash.
This song was written by mack david in 1949 for the disney film. Rufus thomas didnt record again until 1956, then on meteor records. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for sun record company releases. Explore releases from the sun record company label. The sun records collection is a 1994 compilation album in 2012, the album was ranked number 311 on rolling stone magazines list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Sun 189 prisonaires my god is real softly and tenderly august 1953 recorded august 3, 1953, sun studio, 706 union, memphis tennessee. July 18, 1999 the sun label was yellow with brown printing. Elvis enlists sam to help him record a song for his mother. All blame for any html errors not to mention the look of this site belongs to tyrone. All the masters, some demos and alternate recordings, and a few early liverecorded tracks. Complete listing of all vinyl records published by sun. Vinyl reissues from sun records legendary roster, including carl perkins, roy orbison, johnny cash, and more. Set in memphis during the tumultuous early days of the civil rights movement, sun records tells the untold story of nothing less than the birth of rock n roll. Sings the songs that made him famous was released through the club in october, 1966.
Record label started by sam phillips on march 27, 1952. The online discographical project created by steven abrams who contributed the majority of information found herein and tyrone settlemier, with contributions from many other collectors such as. Collects together nine original sun records albums by johnny cash, roy orbison, jerry lee lewis and carl perkins. Presented here is the very best of sun records from the studios heyday. Sun studio is a recording studio opened by rockandroll pioneer sam phillips at 706 union. Sun records the cmt series formerly known as million dollar quartet, was filmed here in memphis last summer. Sun 199 james cotton my baby straighten up baby april 1954 recorded december 7, 1953, sun studio, 706 union, memphis tennessee. The second album by jerry lee lewis on the sun records label using a mix of songs including great balls of fire. The series stars drake milligan, trevor donovan, kevin fonteyne, christian lees, dustin ingram, billy gardell, jonah lees, chad michael murray and jennifer holland. Johnny cash the complete sun recordings 19551958 2005, cd.
Feb 24, 2017 sun records the cmt series formerly known as million dollar quartet, was filmed here in memphis last summer. Sun records season 1 dvd overview sun records is an american drama television series based on the musical million dollar quartet written by colin escott and floyd mutrux. The million dollar quartet the complete million dollar session. The series premiered on cmt on february 23, 2017 and concluded on april, 2017.
Rate your music is an online community of people who love music. John boijas comprehensive site offers photos of every 45, 78, and lp recorded at sun recordsfrom those recorded when the studio was called the memphis recording service, to the five 45s and 78s that captured the first efforts of elvis presley, to tunes by johnny cash, roy orbison, and jerry lee lewis. Memphis recording service sun records rca studios studio b 20th century fox stage 1 radio recorders paramount mgm sound stage. Another of the many dayton funk bands that emerged in the 70s, sun didnt enjoy as much success as their counterparts. Sun 174 n o t i s s u e d sun 175 johnny london alto wizard drivin slow flat tire april 1952, 78 rpm only sun 176 n o t i s s u e d sun 177 handy jackson got my application, baby trouble will bring you down january 1953, 78 rpm only sun 178 joe hill louis. Sun lp pressing identifiers the three factories that usually pressed for sun records were. Elvis headed to hollywood but the film business sucked a lot of the life out of him.
Sun records is an american independent record label founded by producer sam phillips in. Sun record company a discography records recorded at sun before the label started sun 78 and 45 rpm singles sun 45 rpm singles with picture sleeves sun 45 rpm extended play albums sun 33 rpm long play albums flip 78 and 45 rpm singles phillips international 78 and 45 rpm singles phillips international long play albums the elvis presley. In 2001, paul mccartney appeared on a tribute compilation album titled good rockin tonight. I dont think that the title is correct stating that these are the complete recordings, but if youre craving some early cash, your money is well spent on this release. Sun dial biography sun dial is a british space rock band formed in 1990 by guitarist gary ramon. The received wisdom regarding his albums which prizes the sun sessions.
Byrons first bands were over night low and the ohio majestics, which gigged around the area and as. Albums include the sun records collection, just walkin in the rain baby please, and mojo presents. The core us and uk trade magazines covering film, music, broadcasting and theater are all included, together with film fan magazines and music press titles. Sixtyone years later, third man records, in a similarlybustling tennessee town and believing in many of the same ideas mentioned above, has entered into partnership with the legendary sun records to reissue titles from their catalog on the format they were best known. This is a good collection of classic sun records tracks, 44 tracks in all, on 2 cds. In 2012, the album was ranked number 311 on rolling stone magazines list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. All 57 elvis presley albums ranked, from worst to best vulture. The original incarnation of sun records issued a total of twelve albums, seven of. Sun above the center hole with alternating yellow and light brown rays coming from the center hole and fanning out to the top of the label behind it. Sun records sun records libguides at rock and roll. Transferred to digital using stereo gear on background photo. The sound is good and theres some great material here.
Various artists 9 classic sun records albums various. Find all 12 songs featured in sun records soundtrack, listed by episode with scene descriptions. The latter two songs appear on yet another and as complete as possible sun sessions cd titled sunrise. Sun was a brainstorm of byron byrd, a young ohioan given to stargazing and eventual pursuits of aerospace engineering and research science, developing the use of wireless microphones and guitars for the stage. Included is a comprehensive 40page booklet with liner notes and recording information. Who knew what a sleeze tom parker was, or how hard it was to get sun records. The johnny cash sun records discography details the music recorded by country music legend johnny cash and released on sun records. How sun records boss sam phillips discovered a star. Johnny cash the complete sun recordings 19551958 2005. Sam finds another hit with johnny bragg and the prisonaires. December 1961 sun records lp 33rpm slp1265 stereo jerry lees greatest. This label was created in 1994 to differentiate the main productions of ricardo vazquez llanes moon records producer with the others artist productions almost all of them with the finishing touch of ricardo.
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