Elvis' career began 55 years ago today
Many people played an important roll in Elvis Presley's career, and Dewey Phillips was certainly one of them. He was the one who, 55 years ago today, on July 8th 1954 gave Elvis' very first single 'That's All Right', a spin in his radio show 'Red, Hot & Blue', broadcast live from Hotel Chisca downtown Memphis.
Without even realizing it himself, Elvis even gave his first interview that evening.
Dewey Phillips & Elvis Presley
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD
Never before have we seen an Elvis Presley concert from the 1950's with sound. Until Now! The DVD Contains recently discovered unreleased film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. + Plus Bonus DVD Audio.
This is an excellent release no fan should be without it.
The 'parade' footage is good to see as it puts you in the right context with color and b&w footage. The interviews of Elvis' Parents are well worth hearing too. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. Highly recommended.
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD Video with Sound.
