Remembering Carl Perkins who passed away on January 19, 1998. 🎸 Listen to "Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly" here: https://SunRecords.lnk.to/CarlPerkinsKingOfRockabilly | Sun Records

Happy Birthday to Carl Perkins! Today we remember the King of Rockabilly, who was born in Tiptonville, TN on April 9, 1932. Carl’s hit song, “Blue Suede Shoes,” was originally released on Sun Records in 1956 and was chosen for official preservation by the US Library of Congress in 2007. Enjoy this 2022 remastered version and lyric video at the link in our bio! | Sun Records

Elvis Presley - Blue Suede Shoes (1956) Elvis Presley's rendition of "Blue Suede Shoes," originally written and performed by Carl Perkins, stands as a significant track in the evolution of rock 'n' roll. Released in 1956, this vibrant rockabilly tune, with its energetic rhythm and lyrics celebrating individuality, became a cultural phenomenon under Elvis's charismatic interpretation. Perkins's original version, a fusion of rockabilly, blues, country, and pop, was inspired by a story told by John