I expect that many of you are quite familiar with the classical realm of the NML. It’s what most institutions and individuals subscribe for, it makes up the greatest portion of our catalogue, and Naxos is a classical record label. It all makes sense.
What you may not know is that we have other stuff on the NML. Lots of other stuff.
We’re going to do a few posts on that “other stuff,” highlighting certain labels, popular artists and albums on the NML, different genres that can be found, and more.
To open this up, let’s talk about one of our favorite popular music sources in the NML: selections from the Sun Records catalogue.
You may be familiar with Sun Records as an historic record company in Memphis, TN or simply as the place where Elvis got his start. If you’re interested in learning more about the history, artists, recordings, and future of Sun Records, check out their website at www.sunrecords.com.
Sun Records
Founded: 1952, Memphis, TN
Founder: Sam Phillips
Styles: Rockabilly, gospel, blues, hillbilly, country, boogie, western swing
Key Artists: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich, Conway Twitty, Howlin’ Wolf
Found it on the NML:
Johnny Cash: Greatest Hits-Finest Performances
015047800711
Patsy Cline: Classics
015047800049
Howlin’ Wolf: The Memphis Sessions
015047800094
Jerry Lee Lewis: Jerry Lee’s Greatest
015047800247
Roy Orbison: At the Rock House
015047800254
Charlie Rich: The Memphis Sound
015047801596
Merle Haggard: Classics
015047800056
The Dixie Cups: Chapel of Love
015074800029
So anyway, lend an ear to those golden sounds of the past.
And don't shoot me if you contend that this music doesn't belong to the past.
I am, as always, pro musica-
Mo
nmlhelp@naxosusa.com
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