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The many different songs Elvis Presley recorded during his time at Sun Records have been issued in a quite a variety of Elvis compilation album releases. However, RCA has wisely released these recordings together as albums which feature ONLY Sun material. And, they did this 4 different times. First, in 1976 with "The Sun Sessions". Next, in 1987 with "The Complete Sun Sessions". Then again, in 1999, with "Sunrise". Finally, in 2004 with "Elvis At Sun". Every one of these releases is extraordinary, showcasing the early raw talents and unmistakable style that would help to define the sound of Elvis in the mid-50s. In these recordings, he is joined by his guitarist Scotty Moore, bass player Bill Black and (later) drummer D.J. Fontana. Together, this group of musicians paved the way for what rock and roll would eventually become. In each song, Elvis pours his heart and soul into the arrangements. Whether he was doing ballads like "I Love You Because", mid-tempos such as "I Forgot To Remember To Forget", or high charged up-tempo songs like "Good Rockin' Tonight" and "Baby, Let's Play House", Elvis always had fun doing what he did. Thses songs best represent the beginnings of Elvis' career in popular music. Even after more than a half-century, you still can not go wrong with "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" and "That's All Right, Mama". Of the aforementioned albums, "Elvis At Sun" is perhaps the best release, because it gathers together all 19 of the master recordings of Elvis' Sun records legacy onto a single disc. If you want to discover the birthpace of rock and roll, try "Elvis At Sun".Read full review
After I watched the docu-drama about Elvis's early time with Sun Records and Sam Phillips it was great to hear the actual songs produced from from those early sessions. I like it very much....
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This album is the humble yet telling beginnings of the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley. Songs range from slow and melodic, like "Harbor Lights", to the foot tapping and hip shakin’ tunes of "Blue Moon of Kentucky" (the B side of Elvis’ first released album on Sun Records) and "Baby Let’s Play House". "That’s Alright Mama", a timeless classic and his first song played on the radio, is just another reason this album is worth a listen and a must have for any Elvis collection.
Some of Elvis' most intimate moments tucked into a warm enveloping sound as captured by Sun Records founder, Sam Phillips. From the rousing Milkcow Blues Boogie to the hauntingly beautiful Blue Moon, Presley presents a plethora of moods. Scotty Moore tastefully meanders his guitar around Presley's enticing vocals. Bill Black keeps the songs moving ahead as DJ Fontana adds some carefully placed rhythmic accompaniment. In my opinion some of Phillips' best productions.
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