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As everyone knows, Sun Records recorded the first Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins records. What many people don’t realise is that Sun Records created an entirely new genre of music, ‘Rockabilly’. Rockabilly became the major evolution in the Sun Sound. Lyrically it was bold; musically it was sparse; but it moved. In the 1950’s Country music rarely used drums that were so vital to Jazz, blues, and jump bands. In fact, drums were prohibited on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. However, Rockabilly drums played an essential role in driving teens across the nation to become enamoured with the Rockabilly movement and the revolutionary Sun Sound. Inherent in the music of Sun is a vibrancy that survives to this day. Sincere, passionate music. Music that has stood the test of time. It is music that has reached across race, age and gender boundaries. It reflects the diversity and vision of its founder, Sam Phillips and the talent that recorded on the Sun label that helped shape American culture.

TRACK LISTING

Everbody’s Trying To Be My Baby - Carl Perkins
Have Myself A Ball - Malcolm Yelvington
Pearly Lee - Billy Lee Riley
Friday Night - Jerry Lee Lewis
Uranium Rock - Warren Smith
Right Behind You Baby - Ray Smith
Yes Ma’am - Charlie Rich
Walkin’ Shoes - Onie Wheeler
Mama, Mama, Mama - Hayden Thompson
Crawdad Hole - Jack Earls