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Lifelong Elvis collector Ian McQuillan discusses the rarest records of Elvis Presley - from Sun Records worth $10,000+, international rarities, even shares insider tips for spotting counterfeits, and explains why young collectors are driving a thriving market for the King's rarest vinyl. Topics Include: Ian McQuillan introduces himself as 55-year Elvis fan since age 2 Scottish parents in New Zealand exposed him to Elvis on record player "Big Hunk of Love" was his first memorable Elvis song obsession RCA distributed Elvis records globally, making them widely available worldwide Elvis market remains strong while other 50s rockabilly artists declined significantly Elvis cornered teenage markets in UK, Australia, New Zealand more than US Parkes, Australia hosts massive annual Elvis festival with 20,000+ attendees Elvis Week celebration started small, now draws 50,000+ fans to Memphis Elvis has bigger catalog depth than any other recording artist Sun Records represent collectible pinnacle - only five official 45/78 releases 78rpm records rarer due to shellac brittleness, 95% destroyed over time Sun 209 "That's All Right" commands $10,000-12,000 in mint condition Sam Phillips used multiple pressing plants, creating interesting variants and rarities Initial Sun pressings probably 20,000-30,000 copies, reaching 200,000 total eventually Early distribution concentrated in American South, spreading through Elvis touring Promotional Sun records exist with distinctive red stamps, worth significant premiums Jack White famously paid $300,000 for unreleased Elvis acetate recording RCA reissues sound much cleaner than original hissy Sun pressings Sam Phillips likely pressed extra inventory after selling Elvis to RCA Counterfeit Sun records identifiable by shiny vinyl, wrong dates, label gaps Pre-army Elvis albums (1954-1960) remain most collectible among LP collectors SPD promotional EPs from first album worth $1,200-4,000 in good condition Australian gold label first album worth $1,500-2,000, extremely hard to find Colored vinyl "Moody Blue" pressings command $2,000-3,000 from collectors 8-tracks, reels, cassettes now collectible after being worthless for decades Follow That Dream label produces high-quality Elvis reissues for serious fans New Elvis footage and recordings still surface regularly from private collections Young professionals in 20s-40s driving current strong collector market demand Elvis Week features conventions, tributes, candlelight vigil at Graceland annually Colonel Parker's merchandising legacy created massive collectible memorabilia market today Extended and high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide
Después de una mención, J.F. León nos trae un nuevo episodio de la historia de las discográficas, centrándose en los márgenes del gran mercado donde comenzaron a cobrar más protagonismo los sellos independientes durante los años 40 y 50. Durante esta época se produjo la transición desde el blues al rock and roll, gracias a la mezcla de una pizca de country, bogie-bogie . En ese momento Sam Phillips decidió crear su propio sello: Sun Records, donde consiguió su fórmula para triunfar, un blanco con voz de negro: Elvis Presley. Al mismo tiempo, Chuck Berry comenzó a dar sus primeros pinitos en la industria musical.
Después de una mención, J.F. León nos trae un nuevo episodio de la historia de las discográficas, centrándose en los márgenes del gran mercado donde comenzaron a cobrar más protagonismo los sellos independientes durante los años 40 y 50. Durante esta época se produjo la transición desde el blues al rock and roll, gracias a la mezcla de una pizca de country, bogie-bogie . En ese momento Sam Phillips decidió crear su propio sello: Sun Records, donde consiguió su fórmula para triunfar, un blanco con voz de negro: Elvis Presley. Al mismo tiempo, Chuck Berry comenzó a dar sus primeros pinitos en la industria musical.
Show #1111 Summertime Blues: Ashamed 01. Billy Branch - Begging For Change (3:45) (Single, Rosa's Lounge Records, 2025) 02. Kip London - Useless (3:05) (The Last Dance, MoMojo Records, 2025) 03. Larry McCray - Crazy World (4:37) (Heartbreak City, Keeping The Blues Alive Records, 2025) 04. The Boneshakers - Ain't Good Enough For Me (3:55) (Live To Be This, Gulf Coast Records, 2025) 05. Jad Tariq - No Sleepin'est Woman (3:15) (Jad Tariq Sings, MoMojo Records, 2025) 06. Eddie Dee Live & the Experience - Angel Devil (3:03) (I Got A Thang For You, self-release, 2025) 07. Kyle Culkin - She's Evil (4:20) (Shades of Trouble, Tonebucker Records, 2025) 08. Jola Recchioni - Surrender To The Blues (4:50) (Single, self-release, 2025) 09. Woody Crabapple - It's A Lot Of Fun Till It Sucks (2:00) (Cool, Fine And Jumpin', self-release, 2025) 10. Kirk Fletcher - Croke (2:55) (Keep On Pushing, VizzTone Records, 2025) 11. Emilia Quinn - Dirty Little Lie (4:36) (Dented Halos, self-release, 2025) 12. Ryan T Higgins & Joe Cook - I Drink Alone (3:26) (Tall Tails, self-release, 2025) 13. One Dime Band (ft.Toni Lynn Washington) - Here To You (4:56) (Single, self-release, 2025) 14. Chambers Deslauriers - Temperature Of One-O-Nine (3:05) (Our Time To Ride, Forty Below Records, 2025) 15. Pat Sheridan Band - Hoo Doo (3:51) (Leaches, Losers & Heroes, self-release, 2025) 16. Mick Clarke - Care Home Blues (2:29) (Rust Busters (the Collection), Rockfold Records, 2025) 17. Mike Farris - Before There Was You & I (5:42) (The Sound Of Muscle Shoals, Malaco Records, 2025) 18. Todd Sharpville - Just Because (3:50) (Sweet Redemption, self-release, 2025) 19. ZZ Ward - Clairvoyant (3:25) (Liberation, Sun Records, 2025) 20. Cody Steinmann - Stray Bullet Blues (5:54) (Stray Bullet Blues, Two For The Show Media, 2025) Bandana Blues is and will always be a labor of love. Please help Spinner deal with the costs of hosting & bandwidth. Visit www.bandanablues.com and hit the tipjar. Any amount is much appreciated, no matter how small. Thank you.
We reconnect with local historian Steven Rogstad about his latest book "The Million Dollar Quartet and the Challenges of Oral Testimony." The title refers to four legendary musicians- Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis- who converged on a Sun Records studio in Memphis, Tennessee in 1956 for what turned out to be a spontaneous jam session .... some of which was recorded and ultimately shared with the world. In the book, Rogstad seeks to gain some clarity on what exactly happened on that memorable occasion- and how a serious historian goes about such a task.
In the long view, rock ‘n roll's rise was no surprise as it's sound had been peeking through the tall grass since the 1930s with some risque (and risky) rhythm and blues, gospel celebrations and fast-paced swinging country sounds. When Sam Phillips' small operation in Memphis kicked off, who would have guessed that the fusion of all these sounds would somehow resonate with it's blend of hillbilly, blues, rhythm and gospel influences. But it did. And here we are. Tune into Deeper Roots as we go a bit deeper into the sounds of Sun Records, beyond the Elvis, Roy, Johnny, Carl and Jerry Lees. We'll turn our attention to others from the early years including The Miller Sisters, Slim Rhodes, Barbara Pittman and The Prisonaires. The music we've got is sometimes raw, sometimes wild and always headed in the same direction. Don't miss this one!
Bands Across America: ArkansasJohnny Cash – With His Hot and Blue Guitar (1957) & Al Green – Call Me (1973)Our summer road trip rolls through Arkansas, the Natural State, where the roots of American music run deep. This week, we spotlight two legendary artists whose Arkansas origins helped shape the sound of country and soul: Johnny Cash and Al Green. We dig into Cash's stark, game-changing debut and Green's lush, emotionally rich soul masterpiece—two albums that capture the spirit and complexity of Arkansas music.What's Inside:- Johnny Cash's Raw Beginnings: Explore the minimalist, haunting sound of With His Hot and Blue Guitar, the Sun Records debut that introduced the world to the “boom-chicka-boom” rhythm and set the stage for outlaw country.- Al Green's Soulful Perfection: Dive into Call Me, a concise, elegant soul record that blends romance, heartbreak, and spiritual yearning, all delivered with Green's iconic falsetto and Willie Mitchell's golden production touch.- Our Takes: We break down each album's vibe, killer tracks, production quirks, and lasting influence—plus, which one best embodies Arkansas's musical legacy.- Deep Questions: Don probes deeply into Arkansas culture.- Reflections: Why these albums are essential listening for any road trip through the Ozarks and beyond.Diggin':- Oliver Anthony – “Scornful Woman” (2025): A raw, post-divorce anthem from the viral country-folk singer. Honest, bitter, and deeply personal—therapy set to twang.- Sly and the Family Stone – There's a Riot Goin' On (1971): Funk and soul take a dark, introspective turn. Murky grooves, political unrest, and the weary brilliance of “Family Affair.”- SMiLE: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson by David Leaf (2025): The definitive book on the Beach Boys' lost masterpiece, told by those who lived it.- Nitzer Ebb – That Total Age (1987): English EBM pioneers lay down industrial beats and aggression. “Murderous” is a dancefloor classic.Podcast Shout-Out:Don't miss the Astrovert Podcast—Jake and Mike from the band Astroverts dive into band journeys, rock news, and music from underground and underheard artists worldwide. Find Astrovert wherever you get your podcasts.Join the Conversation!What's your favorite Arkansas album? What are you spinning lately? Let us know on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky, and Threads @albumnerds, or email us at podcast@albumnerds.com.Thanks for listening—see you on the road! Next stop: Indiana, the Hoosier State.
Sintonía: "Slat Key Soquel Rag" - The Doobie Brothers1.- "Lonely Weekends", "Come Back", "Gonna Be Waitin´", "That´s How Much I Love You", "Rebound", "Philadelphia Baby" (bonus track), "Midnite Blues" (bonus track) y "Finally Found Out" (bonus track), extraídas de la reedición en vinilo del primer álbum de Charlie Rich, titulado "Lonely Weekends" (Sound Factory-Vinyl Passion, 2019)2.- La cara A del álbum "Million Dollar Quartet": una "jam session" improvisada y registrada (en 1956) en los míticos estudios Sun Records, con Elvis Presley (cantando y al piano), Carl Perkins (cantando y a la guitarra), Jerry Lee Lewis y Johnny Cash (1956/Destination Moon, 2024). Fue la primera y última vez que los cuatro astros coincidieron en un estudio de grabación 3.- "O Ken Karanga", "Greenback Dollar" (bonus track) y "Long Black Veil" (bonus track), extraídas de la reedicion del álbum "College Concert" de The Kingston Trio; grabado en directo en 1961 (Sound Factory/Vinyl Passion, 2017)Escuchar audio
Episode 324: It's hard to believe that Nashville's SteelDrivers have been making their unique brand of hard-core string band music for nearly twenty years. They were the vehicle through which many of us were introduced to the epic voice of Chris Stapleton, back when he and Mike Henderson co-wrote that band's high impact debut album of 2008. When Henderson and Stapleton had to move on, the band pulled its greatest trick, bringing on great new voices, growing bigger, and building a legacy that's like nothing else in 21st century bluegrass. In Episode 324 of The String, Craig talks with original members Mike Fleming, bass player and baritone vocal, and Tammy Rogers, the fiddler and harmony singer who now leads the way with the band's songwriting. We talk about the whole ride, up to the new album Outrun, out now on a revived Sun Records.
The Sharon Playhouse is launching its 2025 summer season with the musical “Million Dollar Quartet,” opening Friday night and run through July 6th, including a special holiday performance on July 4th at 4pm.This show brings to life the unforgettable night in 1956 when rock and roll legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins gathered at Sun Records to create musical history.The season will continue with three other shows including Annie, Sylvia and The Mousetrap.
Send us a textJonathan McHugh is the director of a new documentary, “Long Live Rock: Celebrate the Chaos,” now available on demand. (From 3-12-21)Jonathan McHugh has been producing, directing and music supervising films and TV for decades. He has produced over 35 films and TV shows, music supervised over 75 films and produced many gold, platinum, Emmy and Oscar-nominated film and TV show soundtracks. McHugh has produced quality content while working at great companies like New Line Cinema/ Warner Brothers films, as well as Universal Records and Sony Records. As a director, McHugh's first subculture documentaryLong Live Rock.Celebrate the Chaos will be released in 2021 by Abramorama Entertainment. McHugh is currently producing "City of Ali," a documentary about Muhammad Ali and the relationship to his hometown. He has produced hit films like Paramount's "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never," "Crossroads" starring Britney Spears, as well as the highly-regarded documentary, "Janis: Little Girl Blue." As a TV producer McHugh has produced many shows including Viacom's "Sun Records" and Discovery's "Battleground Earth."
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Ryan Droste returns to TCBCast, this time to guide us through his response to an intriguing listener email all about how history teachers like him may choose to discuss Elvis's place in the broader story of American history, and how he specifically teaches his teenage students about Elvis, Sun Records, race relations and the music industry of the 1950s. For Song of the Week, Ryan picks the beautifully sung ballad "Today Tomorrow and Forever" from one of his all-time favorite Elvis movies, Viva Las Vegas, both as a solo cut and as a duet with Ann-Margret. Then, Justin pieces together an unexpectedly heartbreaking story behind the cheerful Olivia Newton-John hit "Let Me Be There" that Elvis famously covered in his March 20, 1974, Memphis concert (released as an album itself) as well as resurfacing a few years later again on the Moody Blue album. This is a Song of the Week that you do not want to miss - it may change how you think of the song entirely. uge thanks goes out to David "Ghosty" Wills of "We Say Yeah" for his assistance with research materials for this Song of the Week. You can check out more of Ryan's history content at youtube.com/MrDrosteHistory as well as find him as usual discussing pro wrestling on Top Rope Nation. CONTENT WARNING: the SOTW segment starting at 1:39:15 contains discussion about suicide. If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy. Patrons receive early access to episodes, exclusive new bonus episodes and an extensive archive of over 4 years of bonus episodes covering a range of topics related to Elvis and early rock and roll!
Today, the Spotlight shines On Mike Scott, founder of The Waterboys.In 2014, Mike stumbled upon Dennis Hopper's photography in a London gallery and fell into a rabbit hole that led to Life, Death and Dennis Hopper, a bold concept album that tells the story of the Easy Rider star from childhood to beyond the grave. It's a sonic movie with guest turns from Bruce Springsteen, Fiona Apple, and Steve Earle that chronicles not just Hopper's journey but the cultural shifts he witnessed and helped create.This marks a new peak in Mike's ever-changing four-decade career with The Waterboys, from their ‘Big Music' beginnings to Celtic folk explorations and genre-blending surprises to come.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from The Waterboys' album Life, Death and Dennis Hopper)–Dig DeeperVisit Mike Scott and The Waterboys at mikescottwaterboys.comPurchase The Waterboys' Life, Death and Dennis Hopper from Sun Records or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choiceFollow The Waterboys on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubeDennis Hopper's Lost Album: life both sides of the lensThe Last Movie: Dennis Hopper's Curiously Frustrating ExperimentDig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn.• Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, the Spotlight shines On Mike Scott, founder of The Waterboys.In 2014, Mike stumbled upon Dennis Hopper's photography in a London gallery and fell into a rabbit hole that led to Life, Death and Dennis Hopper, a bold concept album that tells the story of the Easy Rider star from childhood to beyond the grave. It's a sonic movie with guest turns from Bruce Springsteen, Fiona Apple, and Steve Earle that chronicles not just Hopper's journey but the cultural shifts he witnessed and helped create.This marks a new peak in Mike's ever-changing four-decade career with The Waterboys, from their ‘Big Music' beginnings to Celtic folk explorations and genre-blending surprises to come.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from The Waterboys' album Life, Death and Dennis Hopper)–Dig DeeperVisit Mike Scott and The Waterboys at mikescottwaterboys.comPurchase The Waterboys' Life, Death and Dennis Hopper from Sun Records or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choiceFollow The Waterboys on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubeDennis Hopper's Lost Album: life both sides of the lensThe Last Movie: Dennis Hopper's Curiously Frustrating ExperimentDig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn.• Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Charlamos con Empar Fernández, autora de "El instante en que se encienden las farolas", una novela negra ambientada en Barcelona; Después, recibimos a Cristian Salomoni, que explica la importancia de la distancia física en comunicación no verbal; Para terminar esta hora, Fernando Ballesteros nos acerca a la historia de la discográfica "Sun Records" Escuchar audio
Akua Shabaka, along with her mother, Rebecca Henry, established House of Aama in 2015. Akua and her mother are world builders and weavers of visual stories. They create stunning, often ethereal collections like Salt Water, that introduced a fictional Black resort called Camp Aama, and like Sun Records, inspired by Akua’s father’s life. House of Aama is the output of Akua digging into her past (culture, identity, heritage) and sitting in her present. The brand and the pieces become a form of spiritual expression that add to the public archive. Hear how Akua and her mother quickly grew their personal project into an in-demand business. You’ll be as in awe as we were.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The rockabilly guitarist and singer brought a unique and driving style to Sun Records, the label that launched the careers of Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis, among others.
Album de la semaine: "Please please me" -Beatles 1963 Beatles-I saw her standing there-Please please me (63)P.McCartney-Another day-Single (71)J.Lennon-Crippled inside (ultimate mix)-Imagine (Ultimate Mixes Deluxe) (18-71)G.Harrison-Wah wah-All things must pass (70)R.Starr-Oo-wee-Goodnight Vienna (74)Beatles-Chains-Please please me (63)J.Lennon-Meat city-Mind games (73)J.Lennon-Old dirt road-Walls and bridges (74)P.McCartney-Good Times coming/Feel the sun-Press to play (86)P.McCartney-I'm carrying-London Town (78)Beatles-Boys-Please please me (63)Beatles-One after 909 (2021 mix)-Let it be (Super Deluxe) (21-70)R.Starr-In a heartbeat-Time takes time (92)J.Lennon-To know her is to love her-Menlove Ave. (86)Beatles-Lovely Rita (2017 mix)-Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Super Deluxe Edition) (17-67)Beatles-Love me do-Please please me (63)Queatles and Been-Revolution (cover)-USBThe Rutles-Ouch ! (almost Help !)-All you need is cash (78)P.McCartney-No values/No more lonely nights (ballad reprise)-Give my regards to Broadstreet (84)Beatles-Penny Lane (2017 mix)-The Beatles 1967-1970 (2023 edition)Beatles-Please please me-Please please me (63)Beatles-The fool on the hill-Magical Mystery Tour (67)Beatles-Anna (go to him)-Please please me (63)G.Harrison-Sue me, sue you blues (2024 mix)-Living in the Material World (50th anniversary)(24-73)G.Harrison-This guitar (can't keep from crying)-Extra texture (read all about it) (75)P.McCartney-New-New (13)Beatles-Twist and shout-Please please me (63)P.McCartney-That's all right (feat. Scotty Moore & DJ Fontana)-Good rockin' tonight: The legacy of Sun Records (01)G.Harrison-Stuck inside a cloud-Brainwashed (02)R.Starr-Rewind forward-Rewind forward (23)R.Starr-Breathless-Look up (25)P.McCartney-Party-Run Devil run (99)P.McCartney-Maybe baby-B.O. "Maybe baby" (00)P.McCartney-High-heels sneakers (live)-Secret show (02)P.McCartney-Rockestra theme-Back to the egg (79)-GénériqueP.McCartney-Band on the run (One hand clapping sessions)-One hand clapping (live sessions) (24-74)
One of the most profound lessons ZZ Ward learned from growingup listening to the blues greats was to be authentic to your story. When the LA-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist began to write new music, she found herself in the midst of one of the biggest life changes a person will ever experience: motherhood. Learn more about this amazing artist at https://www.ZZWard.com Social media: www.Instagram.com/ZZWard About Music Matter with Darrell Craig Harris Music Matters Podcast is hosted by globally published music journalist, Pro musician, and Getty Images photographer Darrell Craig Harris! Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris is now on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean and more! Darrell interviews globally known artists, musicians, music journalists, music business insiders, and more on a weekly basis! https://www.MusicMattersPodcast.com https://www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com
ZZ Ward was born in 1986 and is an American Singer-Songwriter from Roseburg, Oregon. She signed with Hollywood Records to release here debut EP, Criminal in 2012, which preceded the release of her debut studio album, Til The Casket Drops, that same year. Her second studio album, The Storm was released in 2017, which peaked atop the Billboard Blues Albums Chart. Her third studio album, Dirty Shine (2023), was released independently and met with cricital acclaim. On Friday, March 14 (2025) ZZ will be releasing her next album which is on the famous blues label: Sun Records, titled Liberation.
Nos adentramos en Sun Records, el estudio en Memphis que se convirtió en una fábrica de estrellas como Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, y Jerry Lee Lewis, y transformó las barreras sociales y culturales a través de la música.
Viajamos a Memphis, Tennessee. Estaremos junto a Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis y quienes protagonizaron el nacimiento del Rock 'n' Roll. Hoy, iniciamos un viaje que nos llevará a conocer los lugares y los artistas más importantes de las últimas décadas.
We wanna hear from you! Send us a message here :) When country music lovers talk about the greatest groups in the genre, Shenandoah is always at the forefront of any discussion. Fueled by Marty Raybon's distinctive vocals and the band's skilled musicianship, Shenandoah became well known for delivering such hits as “Two Dozen Roses”, “Church on Cumberland Road” and “Next to You, Next to Me” as well as such achingly beautiful classics as “I Want to be Loved Like That” and the Grammy winning “Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart” duet with Alison Krauss. Today that legacy continues as original members Raybon and Mike McGuire reunite to launch a new chapter in Shenandoah's storied career. It all began when the guys got back together to perform a benefit concert for a friend battling cancer. “We saw how folks reacted,” Raybon says of the response to their reunion. “And then Jerry Phillips, son of legendary Sun Records producer Sam Phillips, said ‘You guys need to make a run at this. People still love what you do. You can tell by the reaction. There's a lot of excitement in the air.'”The Oak Ridge Boys have sold over 41 million units worldwide and are synonymouswith “America, apple pie, baseball, and country music.” In addition to their awards and accolades in the country music field, the Oaks have garnered five GRAMMY® Awards, nine GMA DOVE Awards, and two American Music Awards. The group—Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban—was inducted into the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame (2015 Inductees) and the Grand Ole Opry (since 2011)—and is known worldwide as one of recording history's most extraordinary musical successes. For more information on The Oak Ridge Boys and their 2025 tour, please visit oakridgeboys.comSupport the show
Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee claims to be the birthplace of Rock and Roll.But just what does it mean to be “The Birthplace of Rock and Roll”? Can we accept such a claim without first diving even deep into the murky depths of American musical history. Noodles and I head to Memphis to find out … (Beneath the shadow of Graceland and within earshot of the blues of Beale street - the small label hosted musical greats like Howlin' Wolf, B. B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Adams , Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and a young Elvis Presley.)Works Cited:Great book:The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll: The Illustrated Story of Sun Records and the 70 Recordings That Changed the WorldFantastic documentary produced by Quincy Jones:The History of Rock 'n' Roll - TV Mini Series (1995) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2Ptv_7VqO4&list=PLIhBC_-F81kxTgSYJUMVXmjPwrLf8aXTPAdditional articles and references: https://www.jstor.org/stable/30003142?read-now=1&seq=7#page_scan_tab_contentshttps://www.jstor.org/stable/1214792?read-now=1&seq=17#page_scan_tab_contentshttps://www.jstor.org/stable/494739?read-now=1&seq=2#page_scan_tab_contentshttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/11/16/the-elvic-oraclehttps://sunrecords.com/history/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXGubLQcnAghttps://wearememphis.com/play/music/brief-history-memphis-music/https://musicmecca.org/a-brief-history-of-memphis-music/https://timeline.carnegiehall.org/genres/rock-n-rollhttps://timeline.carnegiehall.org/genres/boogie-woogiehttps://www.classical-music.com/articles/blues-musichttps://www.masterclass.com/articles/blues-music-guidehttps://www.strathmore.org/community-education/public-education/shades-of-blues/blues-clues/https://www.masterclass.com/articles/gospel-music-guidehttps://thegoldenageofrock.com/rock/the-influence-of-gospel/https://www.history.com/news/race-records-bessie-smith-big-bill-broonzy-music-businesshttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/500-greatest-songs-podcast-hound-dog-elvis-presley-1234998378/https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-whitewashing-of-black-music-five-singles-mNoah and Noodles here! We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to every listener of Backroad Odyssey. Your support fuels our passion and inspires us to keep sharing stories and discover overlooked locations. Follow each adventure visually at:https://www.instagram.com/backroadsodyssey/
fWotD Episode 2805: Elvis Presley Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Wednesday, 8 January 2025 is Elvis Presley.Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), known mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Known as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Presley's energized performances and interpretations of songs, and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, brought both great success and initial controversy.Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi; his family relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, when he was 13. His music career began there in 1954, at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African-American music to a wider audience. Presley, on guitar and accompanied by lead guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, was a pioneer of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. In 1955, drummer D. J. Fontana joined to complete the lineup of Presley's classic quartet and RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who managed him for the rest of his career. Presley's first RCA Victor single, "Heartbreak Hotel", was released in January 1956 and became a number-one hit in the US. Within a year, RCA Victor would sell ten million Presley singles. With a series of successful television appearances and chart-topping records, Presley became the leading figure of the newly popular rock and roll; though his performative style and promotion of the then-marginalized sound of African Americans led to him being widely considered a threat to the moral well-being of white American youth.In November 1956, Presley made his film debut in Love Me Tender. Drafted into military service in 1958, he relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his most commercially successful work. Presley held few concerts, however, and guided by Parker, proceeded to devote much of the 1960s to making Hollywood films and soundtrack albums, most of them critically derided. Some of Presley's most famous films included Jailhouse Rock (1957), Blue Hawaii (1961), and Viva Las Vegas (1964). In 1968, he returned to the stage in the acclaimed NBC television comeback special Elvis, which led to an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of highly profitable tours. In 1973, Presley gave the first concert by a solo artist to be broadcast around the world, Aloha from Hawaii. However, years of prescription drug abuse and unhealthy eating severely compromised his health, and Presley died unexpectedly in August 1977 at his Graceland estate at the age of 42.Presley is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sale estimates ranging from 500 million records to over a billion worldwide. He was commercially successful in many genres, including pop, country, rock and roll, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, adult contemporary, and gospel. He won three Grammy Awards, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame. He holds several records, including the most RIAA-certified gold and platinum albums, the most albums charted on the Billboard 200, the most number-one albums by a solo artist on the UK Albums Chart, and the most number-one singles by any act on the UK Singles Chart. In 2018, Presley was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:58 UTC on Wednesday, 8 January 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Elvis Presley on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Niamh.
Bec joins Justin for a look back at one of the few Elvis albums she had early in her fandom, the iconic 1959 release "A Date With Elvis." Released while Elvis was overseas in Germany during his military service, "A Date" in some respects serves as a companion piece to the earlier "For LP Fans Only," compiling a handful of tracks previously unavailable on the LP format, while also having a more intriguing and novel design: a gatefold that allowed you to hang the album over and count the days until Elvis' return, or even more photos and thoughts from "Elvis" inside! And how does this oddball collection of tracks from Sun Records, Jailhouse Rock, Love Me Tender and a random EP hold up as a listening experience? All that and more on this episode! Then, for Song of the Week, Bec gets in the holiday spirit with "Who Needs Money?" from "Clambake" and Justin doubles down, going deep on Elvis' 1971 version of the traditional 18th century Christmas hymn, "O Come All Ye Faithful." If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy.
On this "Album Dive" bonus episode, I am joined by singer / songwriter ZZ Ward to dig into the stories behind all of the songs on her new EP “Mother,” which was just released via the legendary Sun Records. We also discuss: the stylistic differences between “Mother” and her other 2024 EP “Where Did All The Love Go?;” her stint on Slash's 2024 S.E.R.P.E.N.T. tour; her new, limited pressing, Record Store Day exclusive / guitar pick shaped vinyl single for “Put The Gun Down (Dirty Sun Version)” & “Cadillac Man;” her 2024 / 2025 Dirty Sun Tour & so much more! Be sure to visit http://www.MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode, and join the My Weekly Mixtape Discord Server via the link on the episode page! FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/myweeklymixtape Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/myweeklymixtape Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myweeklymixtape TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myweeklymixtape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Six String Hayride - Classic Country Music and Beyond, the Midwest's Finest Award Winning Music Podcast is completing our Decades in Country Music Series with Six String Hayride Podcast Episode 46, The 2000's: Johnny, June, and The Great Beyond. Johnny and June pass away in 2003 as Johnny's American Recording album series is cementing his musical legacy and bringing his music to a new generation. Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Chet Atkins, Loretta Lynn and Chuck Berry are among the Musical Masters who leave us, ending an era that started with The Carter Family in 1927. The future of Country Music is filled with brilliant options in every town. Clubs like Carol's Pub and Fitzgeralds in the Chicago area and musicians like The Waco Brothers, Dean Schlabowske, Jo Walston, and Chicago's Cowboy Crooner, Andrew Sa are just a hint at what Country Music is doing in the present. Look around your town and find the next groovy thing to listen to, invite your friends over for a listening party (I recommend anything from SUN Records, STAX Records, or this here podcast), find an unsuspecting youngster and tell them about Johnny, June, Willie, and Loretta, get a George Jones Flat Top Haircut, and keep spreading the good word of our unbroken circle.https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81625843
The milestone tenth studio album from folk-blues luminary Ruthie Foster, Mileage finds the singer-songwriter reflecting on a life that's been full of professional triumphs, courtesy of a musical journey that took a self-described “little Black girl with a guitar” from singing at churches in rural Texas to chalking up multiple Grammy nominations. With this album in particular, Ruthie shares a collection of songs that was inspired by heartfelt conversations with producer Tyler Bryant and Rebecca Lovell, Bryant's wife and one-half of the duo Larkin Poe. In that regard, Mileage was borne from a unique and very personal experience, one that found the music emerging organically and in ways that were both real and illuminating. The result is an album flush with creative synergy and symmetry, a snapshot of a career well spent.Consequently, Mileage also marks for a profound collaboration with the legendary Sun Records, one that allows Ruthie's narrative to intertwine with the legendary label's rich tapestry of musical history courtesy of a soul-stirring journey through America's musical heartland. In that regard, it's more than merely an album — rather, it's an invitation to take part in a conversation about memories, emotions, and shared humanity. Speaking with Lee and Billy, Ruthie describes the ways in which she was able to dig deep into her own life story and bring to life her dreams, desires and aspirations. With both verve and vulnerability, she shares her story. No matter whether she's singing blues, gospel, R&B, or rock and roll, on records or in conversation, Ruthie Foster makes it an honor to simply be in her presence. Learn more about Ruthie Foster at http://www.ruthiefoster.comPodcast producer/cohost Billy Hubbard is an Americana Singer/Songwriter and former Regional Director of A&R for a Grammy winning company. Billy is a signed artist with Spectra Music Group and co-founder of the iconic venue The Station in East TN. Billy's album was released by Spectra Records Oct 2023! Learn more about Billy at http://www.BillyHubbard.com Outro credit: Billy Hubbard "Lonesome When I'm With You" Intro credit: Billy Hubbard "Waitin' On The Wind" Host Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. Lee is a former promotions representative for ABC and Capital Records and director of communications for various CBS affiliated television stations. Lee recently authored the book "Thirty Years Behind The Glass" about legendary producer and engineer Jim Gains.Send us a textSupport the showIf you'd like to support My Backstage Pass you can make a donation to Billy & Lee's coffee fund at this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MyBackstagePassMy Backstage Pass is sponsored by The Alternate Root Magazine! Please subscribe to their newsletter, read the latest music reviews and check out their weekly Top Ten songs at this link http://www.thealternateroot.com
WE LIVE... AGAIN. Terminus is back from summer break with a hot-ass episode of PURE BRUTAL DEATH METAL. To celebrate the start of Slam Boy Summer we have a four-banger of high profile records that we've been meaning to get to. First up- the sophomore record by 200 Stab Wounds- can they navigate the switch to a major metal label with their sound intact. Next up, Wormed, who attempt to bring their unique style of brutal death up to date with high profile influences. Third, the shocking return of Cephalotripsy, whose new record bears traces of the old but kicks off in a substantially different direction. And last but not least, Carnivore Diprosopus returns with a new record featuring a monster truck on the cover. That's it, that's the review. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:25 - 200 Stab Wounds - Manual Manic Procedures (Metal Blade) 0:45:37 - Interlude - Watchmaker - “Failing Upwards,” fr. Erased from the Memory of Man (Willowtip, 2005) 0:47:48 - Wormed - Omegon (Season of Mist) 1:28:13 - Interlude - Dephosphorus - “Storming The Sloan Wall,” fr. Ravenous Solemnity (7 Degrees Records, 2012) 1:31:06 - Cephalotripsy - Epigenetic Neurogenesis (...Independent. Seriously.) 2:12:55 - Interlude - Corpse Carving - “Drenched in Visceral Excretions and Excrement: Aftermath of Emasculation” fr. Grotesque Goratorium: Disemboweled Gorific Feast (Despise the Sun Records, 2005) 2:14:25 - Carnivore Diprosopus - Rise of the Insurrection (Comatose Music) 2:52:38 - Outro - Amputated Genitals - “Chessman Red Monday” fr. Human Meat Gluttony (Gore and Blood Productions, 2005) Terminus links: Terminus on Youtube Terminus on Patreon Terminus on Instagram Terminus on Facebook thetrueterminus@gmail.com
John Heath of EAP Society joins Justin for an extensive (but still HIGHLY abbreviated!) discussion about the history of the music industry in Memphis before and during Elvis' career, from early blues recordings made by Ralph Peer to Sam Phillips' Sun Records, from indie labels inspired by Sun's success to the monumental Stax Records, how Chips Moman's American Sound came together, and up through Elvis's Jungle Room recordings as the city's music industry wound down in the late 70s. It's all explored through a playlist of about two dozen tracks compiled by John, linked below. If you've been exploring the 2024 Sony box set release "Memphis," you will find this a great supplemental discussion. There are no specific songs of the week this week, just a ton of amazing music history to delve into. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0a1G2qR6gFfQT13UzrBTLg?si=09505e6244c44da8&fbclid=IwY2xjawEdLxBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTrNyBF-6SkoS9goKzglqEqOstRBysdp99mM1miKBy5StaEBDUZ1HVJJjw_aem_hAjH3ZILor4p4CAcxsoarw&nd=1&dlsi=f85c2bdb288d4a43 You can also find the final track intended for this playlist, which is not on Spotify, on YouTube at this link (current as of release): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipqz1oIt4TA If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy.
Justin is joined by John Michael Heath of EAP Society (youtube.com/EAPSociety) to give their first impressions of the new Sony Legacy box set, "Memphis" which released today, August 9, 2024. Marketed as "a comprehensive collection" of 111 recordings of Elvis made in his adoptive hometown from his time at Sam Phillips's Sun Records through to Chips Moman's American Sound, the iconic Stax, live at the Mid-South Coliseum and at his home, Graceland, "Memphis" is said to contain "newly mixed versions of the select recordings, pure and without overdubs" overseen by award-winning engineer Matt Ross-Spang and producer Ernst Jorgensen. Spoilers: there's good news for those who want to re-experience the 1973, 1974 and 1976 material in a different light than you may be familiar with, and a faithful collection of the Sun material... but this set's presentation of the 1969 American Sound music is a different story altogether. And that "pure and without overdubs" claim? Well, you'll hear. The guys also answer listener feedback on this episode, including several about a recent Song of the Week, but since this discussion ran long, Justin and John will be back later with a separate, full length episode for the main topic intended to supplement and compliment the "Memphis" set, focused on the history of the music industry in Memphis, how Elvis was influenced by it, and how he in turn helped reshape it.
Rockabilly music and culture have left an indelible mark on American music and style. From the pioneering work of Sam Phillips and the legendary Sun Records artists to its lasting influence on punk, Americana, and beyond, rockabilly continues to inspire and captivate new generations. The blend of music, fashion, and car culture ensures that rockabilly remains a vibrant and dynamic part of the cultural landscape.
Please welcome to the set, actor and country musician, Drake Milligan. Drake shares his wild journey from dropping out of high school to landing the role of Elvis in CMT's "Sun Records" to pursuing his true passion: country music. From American Idol, to Americas Got Talent, Drake has gone from Forth Worth, TX to the big stage. His new EP, "Jukebox Songs” has taken off globally, and he isn't stopping any time soon. Learn more about where he gets his passion and where he plans to go from here. Shop Like a Farmer merch at https://agamericashop.com/ Follow along: IG: https://www.instagram.com/likeafarmerpodcast/ FB: https://facebook.com/likeafarmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@likeafarmerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/likeafarmer_ About Like A Farmer: Like a Farmer is a podcast and video series that spotlights accomplished individuals from diverse industries and their inspiring stories of overcoming adversity and achieving success. Come along for this fun ride and meet some inspiring folks along the way: https://likeafarmer.com/ Contact us at: info@likeafarmer.com Powered by: AgAmerica Media Our Supporters: Field Tested. Farmer approved. Shop the Like A Farmer Blue Otter Sunglasses. 10% of all proceeds go to the AgAmerica Giving foundation to help farmers and ranchers in rural communities. https://blueotterpolarized.com/collections/like-a-farmer-collection AgAmerica is supporting agriculture nationwide, with personnel that know the industry best. Learn more by visiting: https://agamerica.com/
Hello friends! Songwriter, producer, and business woman extraordinaire Brandi Warden is my guest for episode 1406! Brandi comes from a music industry family that has had 8 decades of someone in the family having a song on the billboard charts. Brandi is no different. She most recently co-wrote and co-produced the album Jackpot! by her husband's band, Monte Warden and the Dangerous Few, which is currently at #47 on the Americana chart and their song "Waxahatchee Hoochie Coo" is currently at #42 on the Americana singles chart. We have an amazing conversation about her incredible family from her uncle working at Sun Records in the 50's and recording "Great Balls of Fire" for Jerry Lee Lewis and "I Walk the Line" for Johnny Cash and more, her grandparents had hits with Johnny Paycheck and others, her dad wrote from Johnny Paycheck, Garth Brooks, George Strait and more and sold over 35 millions albums (and that's not even all of it), her journey in the publishing part of music, songwriting, producing and much more. I had a blast hanging with Brandi. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie
July 5, 1954. Elvis Presley records his first single "That's All Right" at Sun Records in Memphis, introducing rock n' roll to mainstream American culture. This episode originally aired in 2022.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What do you know about the King, baby? Did you know how poor he was growing up? How quickly he became famous as an adult? Did you know he had a pet chimp, Scatter, that he let get drunk and terrorized costars on some of his movie sets? A lot about Elvis and a little bit on the history of Rock n Roll this week! Thank ya very much. Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pd-Dm1tfkOUMerch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. And you get the download link for my secret standup album, Feel the Heat.
Welcome to our podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.Support the Show.
Six String Hayride Classic Country Podcast Episode 40. The 1950's Episode. The Death of Hank Williams and The Rise of Johnny Cash. Musicals rule with Singing in the Rain and The King and I. The LONE RANGER becomes one of the early hits for Television. Webb Pierce, Eddy Arnold, Red Foley, Kitty Wells, and Tennessee Ernie Ford rule the record charts. Young Upstarts at SUN RECORDS give us Country, Gospel, Blues, and Rock all at once. Rockabilly and Blue Grass Music blow our minds with musical virtuosos like Carl Perkins and Bill Monroe. Kitty Wells teaches Hank Thompson some manners. Wanda Jackson tells us to have a party and Eddie Cochran climbs twenty flights of stairs. Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet. The Great Movies of the 1950's and Johnny Cash's Honey Glaze Pulled Pork Recipe. The World Mourns Buddy Holly. All this and More from the Fabulous Fifties with Chris and Jim.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086513555749https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81625843
I love that the new home owner portrayed in this song squares off against a threatening demon, declaring: “Ain't no Ha'nt gonna run me off!” This is one ballsy gentleman, Mr. Jumpin' Gene Simmons. And, fittingly Mr. Chaim Witz of Kiss fame, (another ballsy guy), took his name in tribute to this man. Morris Eugene Simmons (1937-2006) started his career in 1956, at Sun Records, and opened for Elvis Presley, but he hit pay dirt after leaving that label and landing at the fledgling company of Hi, where he made this recording, which peaked at #11 on the Billboard chart. It's simple, repetitive, and silly, but, man, does it cook! And, when he croons “I'll be right here when the morning comes….” It's a statement of unshakeable positivity, a guarantee by a man standing his ground against supernatural forces, and you just know that even if they have to end up living together, Gene ain't gonna be the one leavin'.
Over the years, The Kitchen Sisters have zeroed in on Memphis, Tennessee in a big way. The inspiration for that and the inspiration for some of our favorite stories is Knox Phillips. Davia met Knox in 1997 in Memphis when she was doing casting for Francis Ford Coppola's film The Rainmaker. She was on the set standing next to a guy. Cool hair, great smile. During the long set up between takes they started talking. About Memphis, about music, about radio. She told him about a new series we were starting to produce for NPR — Lost & Found Sound. Stories about sonic pioneers and people possessed by sound. The guy with the cool hair listens. “Girl, I think you better come over to the house and meet my parents. My dad, Sam, started the Memphis Recording Service and Sun Records. He recorded Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Howlin' Wolf.... When he sold Elvis' contract he and my mother, Becky, used the money to start the first all-girl radio station in the nation, WHER: 1000 Beautiful Watts.”Nikki was on a plane to Memphis the next day and we drove to the Phillips family house that night. Knox, Sam, Becky and Sam's girlfriend Sally were all there and the stories started pouring out. We walked in at 7:00 and left after midnight, recording the whole time. Those interviews became the basis of some of the most groundbreaking Kitchen Sisters pieces. Knox Phillips — producer, promoter of Memphis music, Keeper of his family's legacy, died in April 2020, right at the beginning of the pandemic, and never really got his due. His massive spirit, love and music live on.
Wrapping up our coverage of Sam Phillips' cadre of rock pioneers, we will look at the last two artists to come out of that cohort: Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis. However, other than recording with Sun Records, these two men had almost nothing else in common. One was a reluctant rocker pining for a career recording soulful ballads, while the other was an impulsive-yet-repressed sex addict who lived a life filled with equal parts pleasure and guilt.
Discover the heartbeat of acting with the extraordinary Ann Mahoney, as she shares her profound insights into the art of performance. From nurturing the unique spark within each actor to embracing the stark realities of self-taping in our digital age, Ann's wisdom as an actor, educator, and writer radiates through every word. She delves into the power of an actor's personal narrative in shaping their on-screen presence and unwraps the complex layers actors must navigate when embodying characters that test their moral compass. It's an education in authenticity, and Ann's masterclass in acting is not to be missed. Have you ever wondered how actors find the truth in their portrayal? Ann brings to light the transformative Suzuki method, emphasizing the actor's physicality to cultivate a compelling 'neutral' face that allows their true essence to shine. Her stories of character exploration and the importance of a support network remind us that acting is not just a solitary craft but a communal journey. Her candid reflections on the emotional and moral quandaries of the profession offer a rare glimpse into the actor's world, where humor and humanity intertwine with the characters they bring to life. Not only does Ann enlighten us with tales of her storied career, including her role as Gladys Presley in "Sun Records" and her foray into the Shakespearean realm as Hamlet, but she also peels back the curtain on "The Walking Dead" and the famous "slap" scene. Her passion for both performing and playwriting pulsates throughout our conversation, culminating in an exclusive look at her work on and off the screen. Ann's dedication to her craft and the joy she finds in teaching are testaments to the enduring power of storytelling, leaving us with inspiration long after the final curtain call.Support the showFollow us on IG @nolafilmscene, @kodaksbykojack, and @tjsebastianofficial.
Walk the Line is a film directed by James Mangold based on Johnny Cash's book of the same name. The film follows Johnny's life from his early days on a Arkansas cotton farm to his rise of fame at Sun Records. It also showcases the love story between Johnny and June Carter. Timecodes: 00:00 - DMP Ad :30 - Introduction :46 - The Film Facts 7:52 - The Pickup Line 9:00 - Johhny's childhood 14:08 - Actors portraying villains 18:47 - Stars trying to kick drugs 25:40 - Actors process to get into character 39:19 - Head Trauma 39:51 - Smoochie, Smoochie, Smoochie 40:12- Driving Review 42:10 - To the Numbers References from the episode: Mid Mangold direct the last Indian Jones film? - Yes Where was Phedon Papamichael? Athens Greece What is the Etymology of stupid? Sweat gloss Next week's film will be The Sixth Sense (1999) Subscribe, Rate & Share Your Favorite Episodes! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of Dodge Movie Podcast with your host, Mike and Christi Dodge. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review. Don't forget to visit our website, connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes across social media. Email at christi@dodgemediaproductions.com Need help editing or producing your podcast, let us help you. Also, you can get 2 months free on Libsyn click here: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SMOOCHIE
Johnny Cash was a prolific hitmaker in the mid 50's to early 60's. In the late 60's he released a couple of live albums which had crossover appeal: "Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison," and "Johnny Cash at San Quentin." By 1969, Johnny Cash had become an international musical success, selling more records than the Beatles at the time.Cash had left his original label, Sun Records, back in 1958. However, he had left an extensive catalogue of songs with Sam Phillips at Sun. Given his success and the upcoming Johnny Cash TV show, Sun Records decided it would be a good time to release a compilation of his earlier hits from 1954 through 1958. This compilation was released on two albums, "Original Golden Hits, Volume I" and "Original Golden Hits, Volume II," which reached numbers 4 and 3 on the US Country charts respectively. Cash would go on to fame in TV and film in the 70's, and would continue recording up until his death in 2003.While not strictly rock music, the Man in Black was an icon of American music and an inspiration for many in country, rock, and pop genres. It is also a special memory for Wayne, as he listened to this 8-track as he traveled with his father out of California to Alabama.Wayne takes us through this greatest hits album for today's podcast. Home of the BluesThe inspiration for this song was the "Home of the Blues" record shop on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. The store which was open from the late 40's until the mid 70's was a place he used to hang out, buy records, and meet other musicians. Hey PorterThis is Cash's first recorded song. The setting is just after World War II, and the song focuses on a man returning home from overseas who feels elated to be returning to his native South, the last leg of which is by train. Note that there is no percussion in this song, but Cash played his guitar with dampened strings to acquire a percussive effect.I Walk the LineJohnny Cash's first number 1 hit on the Billboard country charts eventually crossed over to the US pop charts, reaching number 17 and selling over 2 million copies in the United States. The lyrics reflect temptations and the need to be accountable for your actions. The frequent key changes make this song distinctive.Get RhythmThis was the B-side to "I Walk the Line." It was re-released in 1969 as an A-side, and went to number 60 on the Billboard pop chart. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main theme from the television series “Fat Albert”The origin of Bill Cosby's animated series was an animated primetime television special that first aired on NBC on November 12, 1969. STAFF PICKS:Birthday by Underground SunshineRob starts off the staff picks with a cover of the Beatles song by a group from Wisconsin. The band had been around for a few years, but this cover helped them attain greater success. Their cover made it to number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. Down on the Corner by Credence Clearwater RevivalLynch's staff pick is one of the best known songs by CCR. The song talks about a band called "Willy and the Poor Boys" playing in the street for spare change. It went to number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 by the end of 1969. I Can't Get Next to You by The Temptations Bruce gets us all moving with the number 1 single from David Ruffin, Melvin Franklin, Otis Williams, Eddie Kendricks, and Paul Williams - better known as The Temptations. This was the second of four number 1 hits from the group, and was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for the Motown label. I'm Tired by Savoy BrownWayne's staff pick charted at number 74 on the top 100, and has a very heavy electric blues feel. Three members of this group out of London would go on to form Foghat. The group's name came from American Blues label Savoy Records - a name that had an elegant sound. "Brown" was added as an extremely plain word that contrasted nicely with the elegance of "Savoy." INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Treat by SantanaSantana would produce a number of excellent instrumental hits during his decades in the rock scene, and this one is from his debut album. Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.
You're about to be taken on a journey... Justin is joined by Rabia of Suddenly: A Frank Sinatra Podcast to tackle Australia's near-exclusive 1983 compilation "Elvis Blue" (also released in Japan & South Africa) which compiles all 19 songs Elvis released during his lifetime with the word "blue" in the title. This strange collection of songs that, when initially described, sounds like a novelty cash-in, ends up becoming a compelling, thoughtful alternate exploration of the span of Elvis' entire artistic journey, from Sun Records to the last song he ever sang. Justin & Rabia examine the lyrics of these songs and spend time reflecting on the themes of loss, loneliness, sadness, love-gone-wrong and - surprisingly - a sort of disaffected, comedic flippancy in there, too. For Song of the Week, the theme is carried forward, with Justin picking two Red West-penned 1966 home recordings "I've Been Blue" and "It's No Fun Being Lonely," one of which explicitly would fit the main topic's subject, and another that fits tonally. Rabia selects "I Need Somebody to Lean On," the understated, jazzy ballad from "Viva Las Vegas" and tries to root out some potential inspirations Pomus/Shuman may have had for it, and together Justin & Rabia ponder the potential influence of Ol' Blue Eyes himself on Elvis' crooning. Rabia's show "Suddenly: A Frank Sinatra Podcast" is available on all major podcast platforms where you can find TCBCast, with more info at suddenlypod.gay. If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy.
Last episode we left off with Elvis' family leaving their familiar surroundings in Tupelo, Mississippi for the big city life in Memphis, Tennessee. This episode we'll pick up where we left off and see him make his first recordings with Sun Records!
This month marks the centennial of the birth of Sam Phillips, the record producer who discovered Elvis and produced his first records. We're listening back to our interview with Phillips, who founded Sun Records in Memphis and also launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison.Also David Crosby and Graham Nash tell the story of how they met and started making music together as Crosby, Stills, & Nash. Crosby died last week.John Powers reviews the new HBO series The Last of Us.