The Legendary Sounds of Sun Studios

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

▼ CD 1: Rockin’
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Rocket 88
recording of:
Rocket “88”
lyricist and composer:
Jackie Brenston (until 1951-03-03)
writer:
Ike Turner
Jackie Brenston?:??
2When it Rains it Pours
recording of:
When It Rains It Pours
lyricist and composer:
Billy “The Kid” Emerson (rock ’n’ roll on Sun, Vee‐Jay & Chess Records)
publisher:
Hi Lo Music Inc. (BMI-affiliated) and Riverline Music
Billy “The Kid” Emerson?:??
3Booted!
recording of:
Booted
writer:
Tommy Courtney (until 1951-10) and Richard Henry (Austin, TX DJ/promoter) (until 1951-10)
Rosco Gordon?:??
4Dixie Fried
recording of:
Dixie Fried
composer:
Howard Griffin and Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
publisher:
Carl Perkins Music Inc., Hi Lo Music Inc. (BMI-affiliated) and Wren Music Co.
Carl Perkins?:??
5Whirlwind
Charlie Rich?:??
6Red Hot
recording of:
Red Hot
writer:
W. R. Emerson (rock ’n’ roll on Sun, Vee‐Jay & Chess Records)
publisher:
Hi Lo Music Inc. (BMI-affiliated)
Billy Lee Riley?:??
7Just Walkin’ in the Rain
recording of:
Just Walkin’ in the Rain
writer:
Johnny Bragg, Buddy Killen and Robert Riley
The Prisonaires?:??
8Gospel Train
The Jones Brothers?:??
9Walk That Lonesome Valley
Million Dollar Quartet?:??
10Drinkin’ Wind Spo‐Dee‐O‐Dee
Malcolm Yelvington?:??
11Rockhouse
recording of:
Rock House
lyricist and composer:
Harold Lloyd Jenkins
Roy Orbison?:??
12Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin On
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records) (in 1957)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1957-02-05)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1957-02-05)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-02-05)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-02-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1957) and Charly Records (from 2008 to present)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1957 (number: 1)
cover recording of:
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On (on 1957-02-05)
writer:
Roy Hall (US rockabilly pianist & songwriter) and Dave “Curly” Williams
publisher:
Cherio Music Publishers, Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Marlyn Music Publishing Inc., Marlyn Music Publishing Ltd., Ni'Mani Entertainment Co. (ASCAP-affiliated) and Whole Lotta Shakin' Music
Jerry Lee Lewis4.65?:??
13Flying Saucers Rock n’Roll
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass:
Marvin Pepper (on 1956-12-11)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1956-12-11)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1956-12-11) and Billy Lee Riley (on 1956-12-11)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1956-12-11)
vocals:
Billy Lee Riley (on 1956-12-11)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1956-12-11)
remix of:
Flying Saucer Rock & Roll (undubbed master take) by Billy Riley
recording of:
Flyin’ Saucers Rock ’n’ Roll (on 1956-12-11)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Scott (Rockabilly artist: Harold Raymond Scott)
Billy Lee Riley?:??
14Miss Froggie
Warren Smith?:??
15Raunchy
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1957 (number: 38)
recording of:
Raunchy
composer:
Bill Justis and Sid Manker
Bill Justis?:??
16Sitting by My Window
The Five Tinos?:??
17Juiced
Billy Love?:??
18Great Balls of Fire
recording of:
Great Balls of Fire
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Jack Hammer (Earl Burroughs, co-wrote Great Balls of Fire)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher)
Jerry Lee Lewis?:??
19Ubangi Stomp
recording of:
Ubangi Stomp
lyricist and composer:
Charles Underwood
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, Jason Clement Music, Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and Hi Lo Music (from 1956 to present)
Warren Smith?:??
20Ooby Dooby
recording of:
Ooby Dooby
lyricist and composer:
Wade Moore and Dick Penner
publisher:
Hi Lo Music, Peer International Corporation (BMI) and Southern Music Publishing Company Limited
Roy Orbison?:??
21Don’t Be Cruel
Million Dollar Quartet?:??
22Mona Lisa
cover recording of:
Mona Lisa
lyricist:
Raymond B. Evans (American songwriter)
composer:
Jay Livingston
publisher:
Famous Chappell and Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
sub-publisher:
BMG Unisong Music Publishers BV
part of:
The 23rd Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 23)
Carl Mann?:??
▶ CD 2: Cotton Crop Country
▶ CD 3: Beale Street Blues