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Geoff is quite literally, having a `SUN-DAY` this weekend, with a host of tracks recorded at the legendary `Sun Records` of Memphis Tennessee.

Marking the 15th anniversary of the death of Sam Phillips, who founded probably the most important record label in history....Sun Records of Memphis Tennessee. With his stars: BB King, Howlin Wolf, Rufus Thomas, Little Junior Parker, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich and Carl Mann. Also those who should have been; Billy Lee Riley, Sonny Burgess, Warren Smith, and more.
Plus, the voice of the man himself telling his own story....Sam Phillips.

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Sun 29 Jul 201822:00
BBC Radio Bristol, BBC Radio Gloucestershire, BBC Radio Wiltshire & BBC Radio Somerset

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Music Played

  • Frankie Ford

    Sea cruise

  • Johnny Burnette

    Rockabilly boogie

  • Billy Lee Riley

    Flying saucer rock n roll

  • Billy Fury

    Wondrous place (2018)

  • The Nut Jumpers

    Keep a little place

  • The Crickets

    Think it over

  • Dion

    Dream lover

  • Shakin’ Stevens

    Train of time

  • John Leyton

    Voodoo woman

  • The Sharks

    I still haven`t found what I`m looking for

  • B.B. King

    BB Boogie

  • Jackie Brenston & Delta Cats

    Rocket 88

  • Howlin’ Wolf

    How many more years

  • Johnny London

    Flat tire

  • Rufus Thomas

    Bear cat

  • The Prisonaires

    Just walkin in the rain

  • Junior Parker

    Love my baby

  • Elvis Presley

    That`s all right

  • Elvis Presley

    Mystery train

  • Carl Perkins

    Blue suede shoes

  • Johnny Cash

    Cry cry cry

  • Roy Orbison

    Ooby dooby

  • Jerry Lee Lewis

    Crazy arms

  • Billy Lee Riley

    Red hot

  • Sonny Burgess

    Ain`t got a thing

  • Hayden Thompson

    Love my baby

  • Bill Justis

    Raunchy

  • Carl Mann

    Mona Lisa

  • Barbara Pittman

    Sentimental fool

  • Ray Smith

    Right behind you baby

  • Charlie Rich

    Who will the next fool be

  • Warren Smith

    Red Cadillac and a black moustache

  • Jerry Lee Lewis

    A whole lotta shakin goin on

Broadcasts

  • Sun 29 Jul 201818:00
    BBC Radio Jersey, BBC Radio Devon, BBC Radio Guernsey & BBC Radio Cornwall
  • Sun 29 Jul 201822:00
    BBC Radio Bristol, BBC Radio Gloucestershire, BBC Radio Wiltshire & BBC Radio Somerset