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Sam Phillips and Elvis Presley

Born on This Day in 1923, the Visionary Producer Who Shaped the Face of Modern Music and Introduced the World to Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and B.B. King

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“I Had No Intentions”: Why Carl Perkins Kept Pushing for a Record After Sam Phillips Rejected Him

5 Groundbreaking Songs Recorded at Sun Studio

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Remembering Cordell Jackson, the Forgotten Woman Behind Famed Sun Records

The 5 Most Influential Producers in Music History

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  • Today’s Song, November 28, 2020: “Same Changes” by Sam Phillips

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    Sam Phillips, “Can’t See Straight”

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    Sam Phillips: Push Any Button

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    Sam Phillips: Martinis & Bikinis

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    Art And Commerce: A Q&A With Sam Phillips

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    The 30-Day Song Selection Spectacular: #19, First Song You Ever Illegally Downloaded

    June 18, 2011, 10:08 pm

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    June 7, 2011, 2:58 pm

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