Juke In The Back #079
Series: Juke In The Back With Matt The Cat
From: Matt The Cat
Length: 00:59:01
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Sun Records R&B Story: Pt. 1
This week, the "Juke In The Back" salutes the most influential and important record label of all-time, Sun Records. Sam Phillips started the legendary label in Memphis, TN in March, 1952 after successfully recording the debut sides from B.B. King, Ike Turner, Phineas Newborn and Howlin' Wolf and selling the masters to RPM Records in LA and Chess Records in Chicago. This is part one of a two part feature, leading up to Phillips' groundbreaking, pop culture shifting discovery of Elvis Presley in July, 1954. Matt The Cat examines nearly every rhythm & blues side that Sun Released during 1952 and '53 on this in-depth look into one of America's most treasured music catalogs. That little yellow label from Memphis is in the spotlight all week on the "Juke In The Back," America's showcase for 1940s and '50s Rhythm & Blues.
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Sun Records R&B Story: Pt. 1
This week, the "Juke In The Back" salutes the most influential and important record label of all-time, Sun Records. Sam Phillips started the legendary label in Memphis, TN in March, 1952 after successfully recording the debut sides from B.B. King, Ike Turner, Phineas Newborn and Howlin' Wolf and selling the masters to RPM Records in LA and Chess Records in Chicago. This is part one of a two part feature, leading up to Phillips' groundbreaking, pop culture shifting discovery of Elvis Presley in July, 1954. Matt The Cat examines nearly every rhythm & blues side that Sun Released during 1952 and '53 on this in-depth look into one of America's most treasured music catalogs. That little yellow label from Memphis is in the spotlight all week on the "Juke In The Back," America's showcase for 1940s and '50s Rhythm & Blues.
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Juke In The Back
#079
1. Swanee River Boogie – Albert Ammons – Mercury 1947
2. Drivin’ Slow – Johnny London – Sun 1952
3. Got My Application Baby – Handy Jackson – Sun 1953
4. She May Be Yours – Joe Hill Louis – Sun 1953
5. Bear Cat – Rufus “Hound Dog” Thomas Jr. – Sun 1953
6. Tears And Wine – Dusty Brooks & His Tones – Sun 1953
7. Call Me Anything But Call Me – Big Memphis Ma Rainey – Sun 1953
8. Just Walkin’ In The Rain – The Prisonaires – Sun 1953
9. Feelin’ Good – Little Junior’s Blue Flames – Sun 1953
10. Tiger Man (King Of The Jungle) – Rufus Thomas, Jr. – Sun 1953
11. Mystery Train – Little Junior’s Blue Flames – Sun 1953
12. GREAT 78 – Baby Please – The Prisonaires – Sun 1953
13. Love My Baby – Little Junior’s Blue Flames – Sun 1953
14. Come Back Baby – Doctor Ross – Sun 1953
15. Beggin’ My Baby – Little Milton – Sun 1953
16. Somebody Told Me – Little Milton – Sun 195...
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Intro and Outro
INTRO:The "Juke In The Back" spotlights the most influential and important record label in history as Matt The Cat takes a look at Sun Records' rhythm & blues releases from 1952 and '53 in part 1 of this 2 part series.
OUTRO:For more information on the music you heard on this week's show and a complete playlist, visit www.jukeintheback.org.
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