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Witness a once-in-a-lifetime musical event with Carl Perkins & Friends - Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session. Recorded live at Limehouse Studios in London on October 21, 1985, this Official special was a heartfelt tribute to the man who defined the rockabilly sound.
The show features a "who's who" of rock royalty, including George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Eric Clapton, all gathering to back their hero and mentor. From the opening notes of "Boppin' the Blues" to the grand finale of "Blue Suede Shoes," this session captures the raw joy of the 1950s Sun Records era, reimagined by the legends who were influenced by it most.
The All-Star Lineup:
🎤🎸 Carl Perkins – Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
🎤🎸 George Harrison – Vocals, Guitar
🎤🥁 Ringo Starr – Vocals, Drums
🎤🎸 Eric Clapton – Vocals, Guitar
🎤🎸 Dave Edmunds – Vocals, Guitar (Musical Director)
🎤🪇 Rosanne Cash – Vocals, Maracas
🎸 Earl Slick – Guitar
🎸 Lee Rocker – Double Bass
🥁 Slim Jim Phantom – Drums
⚡ 5 Facts About the Show
The First Reunion: This concert marked the first time George Harrison and Ringo Starr performed together on stage since the mid-1970s, making it a historic moment for Beatles fans.
Harrison’s Long-Awaited Return: This was George Harrison's first public performance in over a decade; he was notoriously shy about live shows but agreed to join specifically out of his deep love for Carl Perkins.
The "Beatles" Set: The show features several Perkins songs that the Beatles famously covered in the 60s, including "Honey Don't" (sung by Ringo) and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby" (sung by George).
Cinemax Special: While taped in London, the show gained massive popularity in the U.S. as a Cinemax "Legendary Session" special, introduced by Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and Jerry Lee Lewis.
A Masterclass in "B-Bending": The performance highlights the unique guitar chemistry between the legends on stage, specifically how Carl's "chicken-pickin'" style directly influenced the British Invasion sound.
Setlist:
0:00:00 - Boppin' The Blues w/ Dave Edmunds & Lee Rocker
0:03:06 - Put Your Cat Clothes On w/ Dave Edmunds & Lee Rocker
0:05:18 - Honey Don't w/ Ringo Starr
0:08:30 - Matchbox w/ Eric Clapton & Ringo Starr
0:11:44 - Mean Woman Blues w/ Eric Clapton
0:15:00 - Turn Around
0:18:02 - Jackson w/ Rosanne Cash
0:21:19 - What Kind Of Girl w/ Rosanne Cash
0:23:31 - Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby w/ George Harrison
0:26:04 - Your True Love w/ George Harrison
0:29:10 - The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise w/ George Harrison
0:30:49 - Medley w/ Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Rosanne Cash, Dave Edmunds, Lee Rocker
0:38:17 - Gone, Gone, Gone w/ Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Rosanne Cash, Dave Edmunds, Lee Rocker
0:40:57 - Blue Suede Shoes w/ Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Rosanne Cash, Dave Edmunds, Lee Rocker
#ericclapton #carlperkins #georgeharrison
Witness a once-in-a-lifetime musical event with Carl Perkins & Friends - Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session. Recorded live at Limehouse Studios in London on October 21, 1985, this Official special was a heartfelt tribute to the man who defined the rockabilly sound.
The show features a "who's who" of rock royalty, including George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Eric Clapton, all gathering to back their hero and mentor. From the opening notes of "Boppin' the Blues" to the grand finale of "Blue Suede Shoes," this session captures the raw joy of the 1950s Sun Records era, reimagined by the legends who were influenced by it most.
The All-Star Lineup:
🎤🎸 Carl Perkins – Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
🎤🎸 George Harrison – Vocals, Guitar
🎤🥁 Ringo Starr – Vocals, Drums
🎤🎸 Eric Clapton – Vocals, Guitar
🎤🎸 Dave Edmunds – Vocals, Guitar (Musical Director)
🎤🪇 Rosanne Cash – Vocals, Maracas
🎸 Earl Slick – Guitar
🎸 Lee Rocker – Double Bass
🥁 Slim Jim Phantom – Drums
⚡ 5 Facts About the Show
The First Reunion: This concert marked the first time George Harrison and Ringo Starr performed together on stage since the mid-1970s, making it a historic moment for Beatles fans.
Harrison’s Long-Awaited Return: This was George Harrison's first public performance in over a decade; he was notoriously shy about live shows but agreed to join specifically out of his deep love for Carl Perkins.
The "Beatles" Set: The show features several Perkins songs that the Beatles famously covered in the 60s, including "Honey Don't" (sung by Ringo) and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby" (sung by George).
Cinemax Special: While taped in London, the show gained massive popularity in the U.S. as a Cinemax "Legendary Session" special, introduced by Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and Jerry Lee Lewis.
A Masterclass in "B-Bending": The performance highlights the unique guitar chemistry between the legends on stage, specifically how Carl's "chicken-pickin'" style directly influenced the British Invasion sound.
Setlist:
0:00:00 - Boppin' The Blues w/ Dave Edmunds & Lee Rocker
0:03:06 - Put Your Cat Clothes On w/ Dave Edmunds & Lee Rocker
0:05:18 - Honey Don't w/ Ringo Starr
0:08:30 - Matchbox w/ Eric Clapton & Ringo Starr
0:11:44 - Mean Woman Blues w/ Eric Clapton
0:15:00 - Turn Around
0:18:02 - Jackson w/ Rosanne Cash
0:21:19 - What Kind Of Girl w/ Rosanne Cash
0:23:31 - Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby w/ George Harrison
0:26:04 - Your True Love w/ George Harrison
0:29:10 - The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise w/ George Harrison
0:30:49 - Medley w/ Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Rosanne Cash, Dave Edmunds, Lee Rocker
0:38:17 - Gone, Gone, Gone w/ Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Rosanne Cash, Dave Edmunds, Lee Rocker
0:40:57 - Blue Suede Shoes w/ Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Rosanne Cash, Dave Edmunds, Lee Rocker
#ericclapton #carlperkins #georgeharrison
