*(1977) The Elvis Presley Story (2) ''The Sun Records Chapter''

The Elvis Presley Story, produced and directed by Ron Jacobs, was first distributed by Watermark, Inc. in 1971 as a 12-hour program. Delivered on high-quality "stereo broadcast transcriptions", broadcast rights were offered to one radio station in each market area. Following Presley's death in 1977, the original was updated and an additional hour was added. It was offered again as a 13-hour special. The Elvis Presley Story was written by Elvis biographer Jerry Hopkins and narrated by long-time Los Angeles media personality Wink Martindale. This Presentation Tape was created for the 1977 version of the "first and last word on the most legendary figure in the history of rock and roll''. ''The Sun Records Chapter'' (Running Time 50:25) Introduction. How a 4 dollar record for his mother brings Elvis his first recording contract. (Legend has it that Elvis wanted to make a record for his mother's birthday; however, Gladys Presley's birthday was on April 25, so that story can be discounted). The Swivel-hips arrive. Grand Ole Opry and Louisiana Hayride appearances. Elvis is called ''Hillbilly Cat''. His live appearances fill baseball parks. Colonel Thomas Andrew Parker. Elvis leaves Sun Records. Elvis' first chart record. The Presley's in Memphis. Humes High School. Elvis favorite singing groups. Gospel and rhythm and blues influences. Scenario Sun Records autumn 1953, Memphis, Tennessee, Elvis goes to Sun Records to make a record, Marion Keisker remember the day Elvis walked into the studio. Sam Phillips remembers Elvis first audition, Elvis made a second single for himself again in early 1954. Scotty Moore tells of the day Elvis went to his house for an audition, after a few weeks of rehearsing them they went to Sun for the first session, ''That's All Right''. Scotty tells of how a couple of nights later the got the B-side to the first single, ''Blue Moon Of Kentucky''. Marion explain that this is what Sam was looking for. Elvis single first got plated on Dewey Phillips show ''Red Hot And Blue''. And how the requests started coming in on the first spin. Bob Neal tells of Elvis' first show he became his first manager. ''Good Rockin' Tonight''. Elvis was soon off to Nashville to appear on the Grand Ole Opry. Scotty Moore explain how Elvis didn't go down to well. But Elvis gets a contract on the Louisiana Hayride. ''You're A Heartbreaker''. Elvis now had the name of ''The Hillbilly Cat'' and ''King Of The Western Bop''. ''Just Because''. ''Milkcow Blues Boogie''. Carl Perkins tells of how they used to tour together with Johnny Cash in 1955. D.J. Fontana tells of the early tours and Elvis explain his obsession with cars from ''The Truth About Me''. ''Baby Let's Play House''. Bob Neal explain how Elvis used to drive the girls crazy during his shows and the boys would get violent against him because of the way there girl friend reacted. ''I'm Left, You're Right', She's Gone'' ''Blue Moon''. D.J. Fontana explain how Elvis used to always phone his mother and keep her informed on how he was doing. ''I Forgot To Remember To Forget''. Bob Neal tells of Elvis main ambition was to become a big star, and always asked if they though he could be a star. The Colonel checks Elvis out before moving in on Elvis contract, he first worked as an agent his first job was a self-proposed job to sell Elvis record contract, he eventually moved to RCA. Instrumental Run-out ''Mystery Train''. Liner notes elvis.net & Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia *- Digitally Remastered © - 706 UNION AVENUE SESSIONS - ©