Elvis' recordings for Sun records are some of the most mind-bogglingly great recordings of the 1950's. Producer Sam Phillips achieved a massive sound through his use of echo with the simple line up of acoustic guitar (which Elvis played like a drummer!), electric guitar and standup bass. And of course Elvis' incredible voice.
I love it when a record sonically achieves what it says lyrically, and "Mystery Train" has the chugging rhythm of the train plus it catches the spooky sound of death...
What a record!
from 1955...
ELVIS PRESLEY - MYSTERY TRAIN
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