Blue Suede Shoes (2022 Reissue)

Written in October 1955 & released in January 1956, ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ was an instant classic earning a place in the history books when it became the frst million-seller to crossover from the Country chart to the Pop & R&B listings.

Swiftly covered by Elvis Presley & later The Beatles, the song remains a Rock’n’Roll anthem. Fitting then that Carl Perkins, the man who wrote & frst 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 & fans joined Carl Perkins to record a TV special celebrating his career & the classic songs that he had recorded during it.

Perkins was joined on stage by George Harrison & Eric Clapton along with other stars including Dave Edmunds, Slim Jim Phantom & Lee (Stray Cats) Rocker plus Earl Slick & singer Rosanne Cash, daughter of the legendary Johnny Cash. George Harrison struck up a lasting friendship with Perkins & 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 & 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.

Carl Perkins "Boppin' The Blues" ( 02:57 )
Carl Perkins "Put Your Cat Clothes On" ( 03:31 )
Ringo Starr "Honey, Don't" ( 04:06 )
Carl Perkins, Ringo Starr & Eric Clapton "Matchbox" ( 02:54 )
Carl Perkins & Eric Clapton "Mean Woman Blues" ( 03:27 )
Carl Perkins "Turn Around" ( 03:17 )
Carl Perkins & Rosanne Cash "Jackson" ( 03:04 )
Rosanne Cash "What Kind Of Girl" ( 02:04 )
George Harrison "Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby" ( 03:26 )
Carl Perkins, George Harrison & Dave Edmunds "Your True Love" ( 04:18 )
Carl Perkins "The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise" ( 02:17 )
Carl Perkins, George Harrison & Eric Clapton "Medley : That's Alright Mama / Blue Moon Of Kentucky / Night Train To Memphis" ( 05:17 )
Carl Perkins & George Harrison "Glad All Over" ( 02:36 )
Carl Perkins & Eric Clapton "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" ( 02:30 )
Carl Perkins "Gone, Gone, Gone" ( 02:38 )
Carl Perkins "Blue Suede Shoes" ( 03:11 )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYDRxCjXhVc