I loved Carl and Elvis but must admit, Elvis was The Chosen One. There was a Higher Calling that put Elvis on this Earth and that is hard to argue with.
The first time perkins played this live on tv elvis was on another tv channel at the same time pushing it as his next release. Perkins version was released 1st jan 1956, Elvis recorded it shortly after and was the opening track of his first Album that hit the stores on 30th January, Just as perkins single entered the billboard top 40 along with Elvis's first hit heartbreak hotel. Elvis's version was as popular as Perkin's version with fan's.. Elvis release blue suede shoes just as perkins version was leaving the top 40, as a single it didn't sell half as many copies as Perkin's.. Contrary to other stories it wasn't released at the same time as perkins because elvis released heartbreak hotel first, blue suede shoes was going to help sell the album and releasing a version of the same song at the same time often results in reduced sale's.. Whose version is best, they're both good, perkins is in the looser rockabilly vein, preselys is in the harder rock and roll vein that quickly became the dominant format.. In the uk perkins version made no.8 and presley version number 9 as they were issued within a couple of weeks of each other.. Records were more expensive back then and most teenagers wouldn't have been in a position of buying 2 versions of the same song by different artists.. They'd perhaps buy 1 single every 3 months and an album would be a xmas gift
This image thing in music is crazy! Yes, Elvis has that undeniable magic but glad Carl got his flowers.
Would also love to see a vid re: prevalence of cover songs of past Black artists to squelch their success/ make $$ (eg. Pat Boone). Unfortunately a lot of them didn't fare as well.
Elvis rocked a mile in Carl's 'shoes' . Regarding the milton berle show, would it of killed E to say something like, 'this one's for Carl, get well soon , buddy.'
I have no evidence to support this but I wholeheartedly believe the driver of the car when he wrecked was paid off. I commend you for not even insinuating that thought. Im sure it crossed any persons mind who has in -depth knowledge about the evils of the music industry.
When Ringo and George played with Carl Perkins in 85 it was pretty easy to tell the admiration they had for him. As one commenter put it, "I've never seen George smile so much. It's a good video if you haven't seen it. Cheers
I'm about to watch this, I'm treating myself. Wayne I hope you are well, I am counting down your videos. I know it's not easy…I've not even done a title sequence! I just discovered a channel called "Threaducation" videos of a similar style to yours and about fashion. Something to put in your back pocket as you may find a crossover audience there. 🙂
Whilst Elvis Presley's version of Blue Suede Shoes wasn't released on single in the USA it was released in Great Britain as a single by him before anywhere else in the world
Rockabilly and Perkins were a big influence on Johnny Marr of the SMITHS. One of the first CDs l bought was Carl Perkins Original Sun Greatest Hits (CD, 1987, Rhino)
@Traxploitation
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
Whose version do you think is best? Carl's or Elvis'? Do you think Carl would have been more successful if it weren't for the car accident?
@SPIDERMURPHY-np8bj
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
I loved Carl and Elvis but must admit, Elvis was The Chosen One. There was a Higher Calling that put Elvis on this Earth and that is hard to argue with.
@adrinathegreat3095
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
The first time perkins played this live on tv elvis was on another tv channel at the same time pushing it as his next release.
Perkins version was released 1st jan 1956, Elvis recorded it shortly after and was the opening track of his first Album that hit the stores on 30th January, Just as perkins single entered the billboard top 40 along with Elvis's first hit heartbreak hotel.
Elvis's version was as popular as Perkin's version with fan's..
Elvis release blue suede shoes just as perkins version was leaving the top 40, as a single it didn't sell half as many copies as Perkin's..
Contrary to other stories it wasn't released at the same time as perkins because elvis released heartbreak hotel first, blue suede shoes was going to help sell the album and releasing a version of the same song at the same time often results in reduced sale's..
Whose version is best, they're both good, perkins is in the looser rockabilly vein, preselys is in the harder rock and roll vein that quickly became the dominant format..
In the uk perkins version made no.8 and presley version number 9 as they were issued within a couple of weeks of each other..
Records were more expensive back then and most teenagers wouldn't have been in a position of buying 2 versions of the same song by different artists..
They'd perhaps buy 1 single every 3 months and an album would be a xmas gift
@jannarkiewicz633
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
Love your stuff.. Nice to take a break from Ukraine…
@hhvictor2462
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
Anytime I hear "Blue Suede Shoes" on oldies radio it's the Carl Perkins version.
@SandraSealySeawomanBDS
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
This image thing in music is crazy! Yes, Elvis has that undeniable magic but glad Carl got his flowers.
Would also love to see a vid re: prevalence of cover songs of past Black artists to squelch their success/ make $$ (eg. Pat Boone). Unfortunately a lot of them didn't fare as well.
@petermccormack3786
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
Elvis rocked a mile in Carl's 'shoes' . Regarding the milton berle show, would it of killed E to say something like, 'this one's for Carl, get well soon , buddy.'
@ploppill34
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
❤❤❤❤❤
@dominiquejenkins5495
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
Ok so this was 😢 sad… He may not have been recognized as a great but the greats recognized him
@fatherfiguredad
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
I have no evidence to support this but I wholeheartedly believe the driver of the car when he wrecked was paid off. I commend you for not even insinuating that thought. Im sure it crossed any persons mind who has in -depth knowledge about the evils of the music industry.
@finnmcginn9931
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
When Ringo and George played with Carl Perkins in 85 it was pretty easy to tell the admiration they had for him. As one commenter put it, "I've never seen George smile so much. It's a good video if you haven't seen it. Cheers
@flocollectivesoul
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
Love your channel thank you!
@TheFakeyCakeMaker
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
I'm about to watch this, I'm treating myself. Wayne I hope you are well, I am counting down your videos. I know it's not easy…I've not even done a title sequence! I just discovered a channel called "Threaducation" videos of a similar style to yours and about fashion. Something to put in your back pocket as you may find a crossover audience there. 🙂
@ymoriel
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
Carl is better
@dropview7013
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
Love that Carl Perkins got his proper respect from The Beatles, great video as always Traxploitation 👍🏾
@ajsmith5295
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
Elvis Presley's version is pure rockabilly Carl Perkins version is more country
@ajsmith5295
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
Whilst Elvis Presley's version of Blue Suede Shoes wasn't released on single in the USA it was released in Great Britain as a single by him before anywhere else in the world
@generichards6883
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
How about a documentary about Louie Louie? It was a demo and copy of a copy.
@grahambingham1649
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 am
Rockabilly and Perkins were a big influence on Johnny Marr of the SMITHS.
One of the first CDs l bought was Carl Perkins Original Sun Greatest Hits (CD, 1987, Rhino)