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A recording studio set up by Sam Phillips in the early 1950s, to be visited in Memphis

At the age of 18, Elvis Aaron Presley pushed open the door of 706 Union Avenue. It was a recording studio set up by Sam Phillips in the early 1950s. A penniless sound engineer and blues fan, he recorded Beale Street greats such as Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King and Ike Turner. Until that famous day in 1953, which changed the life of the studio and of the young Elvis. Sam Phillips wasn't there to welcome him, but when his assistant asked him, " How do you sound? ", the future King replied, " Ma'am, I don't sound like nobody ". He recorded That's All Right Mama in this studio, his first hit that propelled him to stardom. Sam Phillips' nose introduced him to other stars of the moment, including Carl Perkins(Blue Suede Shoes), Jerry Lee Lewis(Great Balls of Fire) and Johnny Cash(Walk the Line). Little or nothing has changed since the 1950s, and you'll feel the atmosphere of the time in the little café that serves as reception and gift shop today. The tour is led by enthusiastic young people who will share their love of the studio with you.

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Morojjbab
Morojjbab
Visited in june 2017
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Une visite intéressante faite par des jeunes enthousiastes qui nous expliquent les débuts des studios indépendants et d'Elvis Presley. On découvre les magnétos de l'époque et on peut même se faire prendre en photo avec un micro dans lequel Elvis a chanté. Le studio d'enregistrement est reconstitué ainsi qu'un des premiers DJ.
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JBCE21
JBCE21
Visited in july 2016
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Dans cet endroit mythique Elvis Presley a interprété sa première chanson : « That’s all right Mama » ; Johny Cash a chanté « Folson prison blues » ; Jerry Lee Levis « Breathless » ; Charlie Rich « Lonely Weekends ». Tous lui doivent leurs débuts. On voit toujours les instruments et appareils d’enregistrement et de mixage de ces années-là. Le guide sait captiver son auditoire par des anecdotes sur l’histoire des « tubes » et de leurs interprètes. Le passage au « shop » permet à l’amateur de compléter sa collection avec des enregistrements originaux.
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aure3008
aure3008
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“Un endroit magique qui transpire la musique !”

Visite uniquement en anglais, donc pas facile à tout comprendre mais on oublie vite ce détail tellement l'endroit transpire la musique...
La visite est très amusante et pleine de vie grâce à son guide très enthousiaste. L'endroit est magique, n'oubliez pas qu' Elvis a enregistré son premier titre dans ce studio et a vu passer les plus grands de la musique américaine : Johnny Cash, BB King...
A la fin de la visite, vous pouvez profiter de la salle d'enregistrement et poser avec le micro dans lequel Elvis a poussé la chansonnette!
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