That's All Right (Mama)
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| "That's All Right (Mama)" | ||
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| Single by Elvis Presley | ||
| B-side(s) | "Blue Moon of Kentucky" | |
| Released | July 19, 1954 | |
| Format | 7" single | |
| Recorded | July 1954 | |
| Genre | Rock and roll | |
| Length | 1:58 | |
| Label | Sun Records | |
| Writer(s) | Arthur Crudup | |
| Producer(s) | Sam Phillips | |
| Elvis Presley singles chronology | ||
| That's All Right" (1954) |
"Good Rockin' Tonight" (1955) |
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"That's All Right (Mama)" is the name of the first single released by Elvis Presley. It was recorded in July 1954, and released on July 19, 1954.
[edit] Song information
"That's All Right (Mama)" was written and originally recorded by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup in 1946. Elvis' version of the song, was combined with "Blue Moon of Kentucky" as the B-side. Its catalogue number was Sun 209. The label reads "That's All Right" (omitting (Mama) from the original title), and names the performers as Elvis Presley, Scotty & Bill. Arthur Crudup is also listed on this label, giving him credit authorship.[1] It was recorded at Sun records in 1954 with Elvis Presley providing vocals and rhythm guitar, Scotty Moore on lead guitar, and Bill Black on upright "slapped" bass. It was produced by Sam Phillips in the style of a "live" recording (all parts perfomed at once and recorded on a single track). The recording contains no drums or additional instruments.
[edit] Trivia
While his first single, "That's All Right (Mama)" is the second of the 23 titles Elvis recorded for Sun Records.
When the song was initially played on the radio, many listeners called the station to request it again and again, and due to the amount of callers, the title was played all night.
In 2001, legendary producer Ahmet Ertegun assembled an album titled Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records (a companion to the American Masters documentary of the same name). Included is Paul McCartney's rendition of "That's All Right". McCartney recorded his version of the song in New York City using former Presley backup musicians Scotty Moore on guitar and D. J. Fontana on drums.
The song received a Grammy and, in 2005, was named by Rolling Stone magazine as the record that started the rock revolution. It was also ranked #112 on the magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
In July 2004, more than 1000 radio stations celebrated rock music's 50th birthday by playing "That's All Right (Mama)."
A young Elvis Presley, portrayed by Tyler Hilton is shown singing a more up-tempo version of the song in the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line.
Led Zeppelin sometimes worked the song into their Whole Lotta Love medley during live shows, as demonstrated on BBC Sessions.
Snooks Eaglin recorded this song in 1961.
