Elvis Presley has two distinct sounds in his career, one with Sun records and the other with RCA. Compare and contrast this change in the two songs, “That’s All Right” and “Heartbreak Hotel.”

artist born in Mississippi, and started his career by singing country blues and hillbilly music

Marion Keisker

discovered Elvis at Sun Studios

"That's All Right (Mama)" - Arthur Crudup/Elvis Presley

Elvis's first single at Sun Records. Was a cover of an R&B artist, but mixed blues and country (blue notes in singing, country bass)

"Mystery Train" - Junior Parker/Elvis Presley

a cover of an R&B hit by Elvis at Sun Records

"Good Rockin' Tonight" - Roy Brown/Elvis Presley

a cover of an R&B song by Elvis at Sun Records -- features trademark Rockabilly gulps and hiccups

Rockabilly

genre of music with a two-beat country rhythm. Associated with a slapback echo sound from Sun Records. Featured artists like Elvis, Carl Perkins, and Bill Haley

Rockabilly Instrumentation

the instrumentation of this genre is electric guitar, acoustic bass, and light drumming

Elvis on RCA

Elvis's contract sold from Sun Records, where he joins a new label and becomes nationally known -- especially thanks to TV performances and a film career

Tom Parker

Elvis's manager on RCA, a former carnival huckster

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