The Next Elvis: Searching for Stardom at Sun Records

Synopsis

An American Institution, Sun Records Has A History With Many Chapters -- Its Memphis Origins With Visionary Sam Phillips, The Breakthrough Recordings Of Elvis Presley, And The Studio's Immense Influence On The Sound Of Popular Music. But Behind The Company's Chart Toppers And Legendary Musicians There Exists Another Story, Told By Barbara Barnes Sims. In The Male-dominated Workforce Of The 1950s, 24-year-old Sims Found Herself Thriving In The Demanding Roles Of Publicist And Sales Promotion Coordinator At Sun Records. Sims's Job Placed Her In The Studio With Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich, Carl Perkins, And Other Sun Entertainers, As Well As The Unforgettable Phillips, Whose Work Made The Music That Defined An Era.--book Jacket. 1. 1957: Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On -- 2. Early 1958: Ooby Dooby -- 3. Late 1958: Great Balls Of Fire -- 4. 1959: Guess Things Happen That Way -- 5. 1960: Lonely Weekends. Barbara Barnes Sims. Includes Index.