Carl Perkins records ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ in Memphis 70 years ago today (Dec 19 1955)


Video: '(1955) Sun ''Blue Suede Shoes'' (Take 1) Carl Perkins'

(Monday, December 19, 1955) — “Blue Suede Shoes,” considered one of the first rockabilly records, was recorded by Carl Perkins today at Sun Studio in Memphis.


Video: 'Carl Perkins - "Blue Suede Shoes (Remastered 2022)" (Official Music Video)'

In 2004, Perkins’ version was ranked No. 95 on Rolling Stone‘s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”


Video: 'Carl Perkins - "(1955) Sun ''Blue Suede Shoes'' (Take 3) Carl Perkins'