That's All Right (Mama)

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"That's All Right (Mama)" is the name of the first single released by Elvis Presley. It was recorded in July 1954, and released on July 19, 1954.

Song information

"That's All Right (Mama)" was written by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup. Combined with "Blue Moon of Kentucky" as the B-side, its catalogue number was Sun 209. The label reads "That's All Right" (omitting (Mama) from the original title), and names the performers as Elvis Presley, Scotty & Bill.

Trivia

While his first single, "That's All Right (Mama)" is the second of the 23 titles Elvis recorded for Sun Records.

When the song was initially played on the radio, many listeners called the station to request it again and again, and due to the amount of callers, the title was played all night.

In 2001, legendary producer Ahmet Ertegun assembled an album titled "" (a companion to the American Masters documentary of the same name). Included is Paul McCartney's rendition of "That's All Right". McCartney recorded his version of the song in New York City using former Presley backup musicians Scotty Moore on guitar and D.J. Fontana on drums.

The song received a Grammy and, in 2005, was named by Rolling Stone magazine as the record that started the rock revolution.

In July 2004, more than 1000 radio stations celebrated rock music's 50th birthday by playing "That's All Right (Mama)."

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