Talk:Blue Suede Shoes

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Why would the line from "Roll Over Beethoven" be a "parody" of Blue Suede Shoes. I don't think it follows the definition of parody. Tribute, maybe. Copy, maybe. Parody?

Yeah, I don't see that reference as being a parody, either. More of a "shout out" if nothing else. 23skidoo 16:48, 12 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] removal of topping all three billboard singles charts claim

According to the Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll, revised first edition, 1980, ISBN 0-394-73938-8, p. 65, Perkins' "Blue Suede Shoes" peaked at #2 on the country and western and rhythm and blues charts, and #4 on the pop charts. According to the All Music Guide website, [1], the single peaked at #2 on the pop and rhythm and blues chart, topping the country and western chart. Obviously one source or both are in error, but until subsequent research reveals otherwise, the claim has been removed. Both of the above sources acknowledge "Don't Be Cruel" b/w "Hound Dog" as both sides having topped all three charts, that single being released six months later than the Perkins.PJtP 16:43, 20 June 2007 (UTC)