Sun's Greatest Hits [RCA]

by Sun's Greatest Hits / Various

Overview

Focusing on Sun boss Sam Phillips' four top artists -- Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis -- this hits package takes in some of the most important sides from the first days of rock & roll. Combining country, blues, R&B, and rockabilly, these future legends brought the musical predilections of Southern teenagers to bear on the world. And while this mix only scratches the surface, one can't really argue with a set that includes Presley's "Mystery Train," Perkins' "Dixie Fried," Cash's "I Walk the Line," and Lewis' "Breathless." Most of their other big, early smashes are also included, along with one-offs by fellow Sun singers Roy Orbison ("Ooby Dooby"), Charlie Rich ("Lonely Weekends"), and Bill Justis ("Raunchy"). A fine introduction to one of the most important labels in popular music. ~ Stephen Cook

Product Details

Release Date:	07/28/1991
Label:	Bmg / Sony Music / Sony Music Entertainment
UPC:	0886975028122
Rank:	15329

Tracks

1. That's All Right  - Elvis Presley
2. Blue Moon of Kentucky  - Elvis Presley
3. Mystery Train  - Elvis Presley
4. Tomorrow Night  - Elvis Presley
5. Blue Suede Shoes  - Carl Perkins
6. Matchbox  - Carl Perkins
7. Dixie Fried  - Carl Perkins
8. I Walk the Line  - Johnny Cash
9. Ballad of a Teenage Queen  - Johnny Cash
10. Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On  - Jerry Lee Lewis
11. Great Balls of Fire  - Jerry Lee Lewis
12. Breathless  - Jerry Lee Lewis
13. Ooby Dooby  - Roy Orbison
14. Raunchy  - Bill Justis
15. Mona Lisa  - Carl Mann
16. Lonely Weekends  - Charlie Rich

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Elvis Presley   Primary Artist,Vocals
Roy Orbison   Primary Artist,Vocals
Carl Perkins   Primary Artist,Vocals
Charlie Rich   Primary Artist,Vocals
Johnny Cash   Primary Artist,Vocals
Jerry Lee Lewis   Primary Artist,Vocals
Bill Justis   Primary Artist,Bass
Carl Mann   Primary Artist,Vocals

Technical Credits

Jerry Lee Lewis   Performer
Ray Evans   Composer
Junior Parker   Composer
Dave Williams   Composer
David "Curly" Williams   Composer
Sid Manker   Composer
Sunny David   Composer
Bill Monroe   Composer
Jack Hammer   Composer
Jack Clement   Composer
Joe Lopes   Engineer
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup   Composer
John Snyder   Compilation Producer
Paul Williams   Project Supervisor
Bill Justis   Composer,Performer
Colin Escott   Liner Notes,Photography,Research Assistant
Carl Perkins   Composer,Performer
Jay Livingston   Composer
Johnny Cash   Composer,Performer
Roy Orbison   Performer
Otis Blackwell   Composer
Alan Penner   Composer
Will Grosz   Composer
Sam Phillips   Composer
Jacqueline Murphy   Design,Art Direction
Frankie Pezzella   Project Coordinator
Wade Moore   Composer
Don Wardell   Project Coordinator
Sam Coslow   Composer
Wayde Lee Moore   Composer
Elvis Presley   Performer
Charlie Rich   Performer,Composer
Carl Mann   Performer