Elvis Presley’s "That's All Right" was recorded on July 5, 1954, at Sun Studio in Memphis, produced by Sam Phillips, and released as his debut single on July 19, 1954. Backed by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, the upbeat, rockabilly-style cover of Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup’s 1946 blues song is widely considered one of the first true rock 'n' roll records
- Recording Date: July 5, 1954, following a rehearsal on July 4th.
- Location: Sun Studio, 706 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee.
- Musicians: Elvis Presley (vocals/rhythm guitar), Scotty Moore (lead guitar), Bill Black (bass).
- The Breakthrough Moment: During a session break, Elvis began playing an up-tempo version of the blues song. Producer Sam Phillips recognized the unique sound and asked them to record it.
- Release Info: Released with "Blue Moon of Kentucky" as the B-side on July 19, 1954 (Catalog #Sun 209).
- Original Artist: Written and recorded by African-American bluesman Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup in 1946.
- Significance: While not an immediate national hit, it became a sensation in Memphis and launched Elvis's career
COPYRIGHT NOTICE : You are not paying for the songs on this disc, you are paying for my ability to produce a recording on an obsolete medium, A 78 RPM 10" LEXAN DISC.
NOTE : THIS IS A MODERN MICROGROOVE RECORDING AND CANNOT BE PLAYED ON AN ACOUSTIC (WIND UP) PHONOGRAPH
The recordings are loud and bright. Be aware this recording is not cut, it is embossed on a black Lexan disc. Set your tracking weight to 4 grams and anti-skating to 4.2 or appropriate for your turntable. AS ALWAYS MONEY BACK IF NOT DELIGHTED...
YouTube video link
https://youtu.be/KuV5pfH2wFY