Sonic Swagger of Elvis Presley

Gary Parker is the author of numerous works well reviewed in such publications as the Los Angeles Times and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He resides in Palm Springs, California (website www.garyparkerwriter.com).

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPreface1. A Mess of BluesShake Rag2. MemphisBeale Street3. The Memphis Recording Service4. “Just play what you feel”Scotty MooreBill Black5. Good Rockin’ TonightThe Music—July 5–6, 1954—Sun Studios, Memphis6. “That’s a pop song, nearly about”The Music—July 9, 1954—Sun Studios, Memphis7. We’re Gonna MoveThe Music—August, September 1954—Sun Studios8. Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk9. Got a Lot o’ Livin’ to DoThe Music—November, December 1954—Sun Studios, Memphis10. Playing for KeepsThe Music—February 1955—Sun Studios, MemphisThe Music—March 1955—Sun Studios, Memphis11. Sneaking Around Through MusicThe Music—July 11, 1955—Sun Studios, MemphisThe Music—November 1955—Sun Studios, Memphis12. RCAThe Music—January 10–11, 1956—RCA Studios, Nashville13. Promised LandThe Music—January 30–31, February 3, 1956—RCA Studios, New York14. Steppin’ Out of LineThe Music—April 14, 1956—RCA Studios, NashvilleToo Hot to Handle15. First in LineThe Music—July 2, 1956—RCA Studios, New YorkThe Music—August 24, September 4–5, October 1, 1956—Fox Studios, HollywoodThe Music—September 1–3, 1956—Radio Recorders, Hollywood16. Rip It Up17. Always the Last to Leave18. Slowly but SurelyThe Music—January 12–13, 1957—Radio Recorders, HollywoodThe Music—January 15–18, 21–22—Paramount Sound Stage, Hollywood; February 14, 1957—Radio Recorders, HollywoodThe Music—February 23–24, 1957—Radio Recorders, Hollywood19. Blues PoetryThe Music—April 30, May 3, 1957—Radio Recorders, Hollywood; May 9, 1957—MGM Soundstage, Hollywood20. TroubleThe Music—September 5–7, 1957—Radio Recorders, Hollywood21. Blue Moon22. Way DownThe Music—King Creole Soundtrack Sessions—January 15–16, 23, 1958—Radio Recorders, Hollywood; February 11, 1958—Paramount Studios, HollywoodThe Music—RCA Studio Session—February 1, 1958—Radio Recorders, HollywoodLast Stop on the Mystery Train23. The Men as MusiciansScotty MooreD.J. FontanaBill BlackElvis Presley24. The Secret Recording SessionThe Music—June 10, 1958—RCA Studio B, Nashville25. “Everything I have is gone”26. Any Way You Want MeThe Music—March 20, 1960—RCA Studio B, NashvilleThe Music—April 3, 1960—RCA Studio B, Nashville27. Too Much Monkey Business28. Don’t Leave Me NowThe Music—September 10–11, 1967—RCA Studio B, NashvilleSinger Presents ElvisThe Music—January 13–16, 20–23, 1969—American Studios, Memphis29. Flaming Star30. Pinning Presley Down31. The Sublimes32. Diamonds Amidst the DrossAppendix A: The Strange Case of Andreas Cornelis van KuijkAppendix B: Hank GarlandAppendix C: The MoviesBibliographyIndex