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The Birth of Rock 'N' Roll Is Found at Sam Phillips's Sun Records (2016)

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Chuck Berry recorded Roll Over Beethoven in 1956 with Chess Records. We'd have been fine without Elvis and Sun Records.

One of my favourite podcasts is A History Of Rock Music In Five Hundred Songs https://500songs.com - it emphasises over and over, with played examples, that there isn't a clear first anything . Sun did get three or four episodes, though - it was extremely important.

I also like Alan Cross’ Ongoing History of New Music. He’s been making episodes since 1993.

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> Sam Phillips opened Sun Records in a tiny rented storefront on Union Avenue in Memphis in 1952 with the slogan, “We Record Anything-Anywhere-Anytime.” For a few dollars, anyone could walk in and make an acetate dub of their choice, usually a song or a special message for a loved one. Do places like this still exist? I can imagine there would be a market for a small storefront in a mall or wherever where people can…

Hell, they'll do all that and more! Some places will even write you a song and film a music video with their equipment:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kfVsfOSbJY0&pp=ygUGZnJpZGF5

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to find a bowl and some cereal.

Re: The Birth of Rock 'N' Roll Is Found at Sam Phillips's Sun Records (2016)

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> Sam Phillips opened Sun Records in a tiny rented storefront on Union Avenue in Memphis in 1952 with the slogan, “We Record Anything-Anywhere-Anytime.” For a few dollars, anyone could walk in and make an acetate dub of their choice, usually a song or a special message for a loved one. Do places like this still exist? I can imagine there would be a market for a small storefront in a mall or wherever where people can…

Places like that definitely exist.

For that vintage feel, Third Man Records in Nashville has a booth that anybody can use to record a 2 minute record.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e1Rwk1kpLM

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One of my favourite podcasts is A History Of Rock Music In Five Hundred Songs https://500songs.com - it emphasises over and over, with played examples, that there isn't a clear first anything . Sun did get three or four episodes, though - it was extremely important.

I also like Alan Cross’ Ongoing History of New Music . He’s been making episodes since 1993.

I can't agree more, The Ongoing History of New Music is required listening for anyone who likes music. This show (and podcast) are amazing.

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Chuck Berry recorded Roll Over Beethoven in 1956 with Chess Records. We'd have been fine without Elvis and Sun Records.

And Chuck credited a lot of his sound to Sister Rosetta Tharpe

In a weird coincidence, I just watched a video of her performing "Didn't it Rain?" a few days ago. Had heard of her but hadn't heard her until then.

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

One of my favourite podcasts is A History Of Rock Music In Five Hundred Songs https://500songs.com - it emphasises over and over, with played examples, that there isn't a clear first anything . Sun did get three or four episodes, though - it was extremely important.

I also like Alan Cross’ Ongoing History of New Music . He’s been making episodes since 1993.

Thanks for the rec! Hadn't heard of this one but just queued up several episodes. Sounds like something I'd definitely enjoy.
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