In July 1954, Elvis Presley, a 19-year-old truck driver in Memphis, was at Sun Records with Sam Phillips, Scotty Moore, and Bill Black.
During a break, Elvis began playing a loose, upbeat version of “That’s All Right,” a blues song by Arthur Crudup, speeding it up and mixing it with country. The energy was electric, and Phillips, from the booth, asked them to record it immediately.
That very night, DJ Dewey Phillips played it on the radio, and the station received dozens of calls asking for an encore. The song naturally fused black rhythm and blues with white country, creating a new and liberating sound that many consider the symbolic birth of rock and roll.
It became a local hit, opened the door to touring and a contract with RCA, and changed music forever.
I thought the Prime Minister was outstanding at PMQs in response to Nigel Farage’s question about the tragic murder of Henry Novak.
Calm, dignified and decent leadership at an important moment.
Thank you @Keir_Starmer
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Severn Trent have just awarded almost £10,000,000 worth of shares to senior executives as part of a 'Long Term Incentive Plan'. Have they now.
Meanwhile millions of people across the country struggle to keep up with the cost of living crisis and rising water bills. Ho hum.
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