Carl Perkins

The King of Rockabilly

(Sun Records)

Newly remastered. Some Presleyites may dispute the title, but there can be no naysaying that Carl -- born in Tennessee sharecropper circumstances -- played a primary role in birthing the hillbilly/rhythmic blues blend that forever altered music. His early tracks attest abundantly. This is the stuff, as Sam Phillips in his wisdom perceived.

Recommended: "Honey Don't" (alternate), "Your True Love," "Boppin' the Blues," "Matchbox," "Blue Suede Shoes," "Pink Peedel Pushers," "Movie Magg," "Everybody's trying To Be My Baby," "You can Do No Wrong," "All Mama's Children," "Put Your Cat Clothes On"

Video: "Movie Magg"

Sun Records