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An American institution, Sun Records has a history with many chapters -- its Memphis origins with visionary Sam Phillips, the breakthrough recordings of Elvis Presley, and the studio's immense influence on the sound of popular music. But behind the company's chart toppers and legendary musicians there exists another story, told by Barbara Barnes Sims. In the male-dominated workforce of the 1950s, 24-year-old Sims found herself thriving in the demanding roles of publicist and sales promotion coordinator at Sun Records. Sims's job placed her in the studio with Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich, Carl Perkins, and other Sun entertainers, as well as the unforgettable Phillips, whose work made the music that defined an era. The Next Elvis: Searching for Stardom at Sun Records chronicles Sims's career at the studio, a pivotal time at this recording mecca, as she darted from disc jockeys to distributors. Sims not only entertains with personal stories of big personalities, but also brings humor to the challenges of a young woman working in a fast and tough industry. Her disarming narrative ranges from descriptions of a disgraced Jerry Lee Lewis to the remarkable impact and tragic fall of DJ Daddy-O Dewey to the frenzied Memphis homecoming of Elvis after his military service. Collectively, these vignettes offer a rare and intimate look at the people, the city, and the studio that permanently shifted the trajectory of rock 'n' roll.

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Publisher
LSU Press
ISBN-10
0807157988
ISBN-13
9780807157985
eBay Product ID (ePID)
203389267

Product Key Features

Book Title
Next Elvis : Searching for Stardom at Sun Records
Author
Barbara Barnes Sims
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Discography & Buyer's Guides, Personal Memoirs, General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Music, Social Science
Number of Pages
240 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
16 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Ml429.S57a3 2014
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[Sims's] conversational tone and attention to small details keep the story lively, informative, and truly entertaining. The Next Elvis is a fascinating addendum to the story of one of the greatest record labels of all time and a snapshot of the record business during one of the most exciting eras in American music., ?[Sims?s] conversational tone and attention to small details keep the story lively, informative, and truly entertaining. The Next Elvis is a fascinating addendum to the story of one of the greatest record labels of all time and a snapshot of the record business during one of the most exciting eras in American music.?
Copyright Date
2014
Lccn
2014-006075
Dewey Decimal
781.64092 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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by savage416Aug 11, 2018
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This book was nicer than advertised. It was signed and it really appeared to be new. A interesting topic for Elvis fans or the record business in the 50's and 50's. All the more interesting is that I met the author and she is still vibrant.
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