Happy Birthday to Carl Perkins! Today we remember the King of Rockabilly, who was born in Tiptonville, TN on April 9, 1932. Carl’s hit song, “Blue Suede Shoes,” was originally released on Sun Records in 1956 and was chosen for official preservation by the US Library of Congress in 2007. Enjoy this 2022 remastered version and lyric video at the link in our bio! | Sun Records

In Memoriam Carl Perkins... Carl Perkins - Glad All Over (1957) 🇺🇸 From 🎞️ Jamboree, 🎥 By Toy Lockwood © Vanguard Productions ✓ Glad All Over is a 1957 song recorded by rock and roll and rockabilly artist Carl Perkins, "The Rockin' Guitar Man", at Sun Records in 1957. It was released as a 45 and 78 single, Sun 287, on January 6, 1958 (b/w "Lend Me Your Comb"). It was written by Aaron Schroeder, Sid Tepper, and Roy Bennett. #RockinTunes #Carl_Perkins | Gonna Rock, Gonna Roll, Gonna Boogie

Carl Perkins - Honey Don't (1956) "Honey Don't," released in December 1956 as the B-side to "Blue Suede Shoes," is a rockabilly classic by Carl Perkins, blending country flair with rock and roll's raw energy. Recorded at Sun Studio in Memphis with producer Sam Phillips, it captures the authentic sound that defined the era. The song showcases Perkins' guitar prowess, featuring rhythmic strumming and lively solos, underpinned by a solid rockabilly backbeat. The lyrics present a man's playful yet s

Carl Perkins - Honey Don't (Live) (1956) "Honey Don't," released in December 1956 as the B-side to "Blue Suede Shoes," is a rockabilly classic by Carl Perkins, blending country flair with rock and roll's raw energy. Recorded at Sun Studio in Memphis with producer Sam Phillips, it captures the authentic sound that defined the era. The song showcases Perkins' guitar prowess, featuring rhythmic strumming and lively solos, underpinned by a solid rockabilly backbeat. The lyrics present a man's playfu