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and Sam Phillips (credited as Sam Burns). It was recorded for Sun Records by Rufus Thomas, Jr. in June 1953 and released as a

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in July 1953. The song was notably covered by

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for his

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. Another live version was featured in his 1970 concert film '' Elvis: That's the Way It Is'' and the accompanying album ''

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History

Rufus Thomas recorded the song for Sun Records on June 30, 1953. On July 8, 1953, his recording was released as a single, with "Save That Money" on the opposite side.

References

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