Essential Sun Records: The Ultimate Collection, by Various Artists

Essential Sun Records: The Ultimate Collection

by Various Artists

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releases April 29, 2022

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1.	Carl Perkins - Blue Suede Shoes
2.	Roy Orbison - Ooby Dooby
3.	Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls Of Fire
4.	Carl Mann - Mona Lisa
5.	Charlie Rich - Lonely Weekends 02:06	buy track
6.	Johnny Cash - I Walk The Line
7.	Dave Dudley - Six Days on the Road
8.	Patti Page - Tennessee Waltz
9.	Jeannie C. Riley - Harper Valley PTA
10.	The Dixie Cups - Chapel of Love
11.	Johnny Adams - Reconsider Me
12.	Bettye LaVette - Let Me Down Easy

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In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the birthplace of rock and roll, Sun Records has curated the ultimate collection. Tracks include gems from the countless hit records produced by Sam Phillips and Shelby Singleton, spanning across genres and artists like Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Bettye LaVette. From the original recording of Johnny Cash's "I Walk the Line” to Jeanie C. Reilly’s “Harper Valley PTA”, this is your definitive playlist of timeless American hits.

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Sun Records Nashville, Tennessee

The Sun Records sound was a fusion of rock & roll and country music (or hillbilly, as it was called in the 50’s) that was labeled rockabilly. The Sun sound was exemplified by early Sun recordings made by Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison. Sun influenced many major rock and roll artists such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. ... more

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