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Written in October 1955 and released in January 1956, ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ was an instant classic earning a place in the history books when it became the first million-seller to crossover from the Country chart to the Pop and R&B listings.
Swiftly covered by Elvis Presley and later The Beatles, the song remains a Rock’n’Roll anthem. Fitting then that Carl Perkins, the man who wrote and first performed ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, should be accorded a television special to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
On 21st October 1985 at London’s Limehouse Studios a superstar cast of friends and fans joined Carl Perkins to record a TV special celebrating his career and the classic songs that he had recorded during it. Perkins was joined on stage by George Harrison and Eric Clapton along with other stars including Dave Edmunds, Slim Jim Phantom and Lee (Stray Cats) Rocker plus Earl Slick and singer Rosanne Cash, daughter of the legendary Johnny Cash.
George Harrison struck up a lasting friendship with Perkins and much of the continued interest in the programme lies in the prominent role played by Harrison. The former Beatle takes lead vocal on several tracks as well as playing guitar and having a great time. The Beatles connection is even stronger in that Harrison is joined by former colleague Ringo Starr with the show representing their first reunion gig since the mid-1970’s.
Tracklist:
Side A
1 Carl Perkins "Boppin' The Blues" ( 02:57 ) - Carl Perkins
2 Carl Perkins "Put Your Cat Clothes On" ( 03:31 ) - Carl Perkins
3 Ringo Starr "Honey, Don't" ( 04:06 ) - Ringo Starr
4 Carl Perkins, Ringo Starr & Eric Clapton "Matchbox" ( 02:54 ) - Carl Perkins, Ringo Starr & Eric Clapton
5 Carl Perkins & Eric Clapton "Mean Woman Blues" ( 03:27 ) - Carl Perkins & Eric Clapton
6 Carl Perkins "Turn Around" ( 03:17 ) - Carl Perkins
7 Carl Perkins & Rosanne Cash "Jackson" ( 03:04 ) - Carl Perkins & Rosanne Cash
8 Rosanne Cash "What Kind Of Girl" ( 02:04 ) - Rosanne Cash
Side B
1 George Harrison "Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby" ( 03:26 )
2 Carl Perkins, George Harrison & Dave Edmunds "Your True Love" ( 04:18 )
3 Carl Perkins "The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise" ( 02:17 )
4 Carl Perkins, George Harrison & Eric Clapton "Medley : That's Alright Mama / Blue Moon Of Kentucky / Night Train To Memphis" ( 05:17 )
5 Carl Perkins & George Harrison "Glad All Over" ( 02:36 )
6 Carl Perkins & Eric Clapton "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" ( 02:30 )
7 Carl Perkins "Gone, Gone, Gone" ( 02:38 )
8 Carl Perkins "Blue Suede Shoes" ( 03:11 )