THE VERY BEST OF SUN EARLY YEARS 1952 – 1954 – Viper DL 159

28th of April 2025  – DOWNLOAD

DJ Sam Philips started Sun Recording Studios in Memphis as an outlet for the Rhythm and Blues explosion that was happening in early 50’s USA. ‘Race’ recordings were becoming increasingly popular amongst black (and white) listeners to local state radio stations. Then, one day, a young Elvis Presley wandered in to the Studios and something seismic happened -Sun becoming the birthplace of Rock ’n’ Roll! This album documents the best of Sun Studios early years with alternative takes from Elvis and lesser known artists who all played their part in this new emerging cultural phenomenon.

Sit back (or jump up) and enjoy this historic ride when the world really did change forever…and for the better!

TRACKS :

1. Elvis Presley – That’s All Right 1954
2. Little Junior’s Blue Flames – Mystery Train 1953
3. Hardrock Gunter – Gonna Dance All Night 1954
4. Malcom Yelvington – Drinkin’ Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee 1954
5. Rufus Thomas – Walking in the Rain 1953
6. Little Milton – If You Love Me 1954
7. Willie Nix – Baker Shop Boogie 1954
8. Jimmy De Berry – Take a Little Chance 1953
9. Elvis Presley – Blue Moon 1954
10. Joe Hill Louis – We All Gotta Go Sometime 1954
11. Hardrock Gunter – Fallen Angel 1954
12. James Cotton – Cotton Crop Blues 1954
13. Elvis Presley – Blue Moon of Kentucky 1954
14. Walter Horton – Easy 1952
15. Sammy Lewis – I Feel so Worried 1954
16. Little Milton – Somebody Told Me 1954
17. Little Junior’s Blue Flames – Feelin’ Good 1953
18. The Prisonaires – What You’ll Do Next 1954
19. Little Junior’s Blue Flames – Love My Baby 1953
20. Elvis Presley – Good Rockin’ Tonight 1954