Capitol RecordsCapitol Records, LLC (known legally as Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007 and simply referred to as Capitol) is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group (UMG) through its Capitol Music Group imprint. It was founded as the first West Coast-based record label of note in the United States in 1942 by Johnny Mercer, Buddy DeSylva, and Glenn E. Wallichs. Capitol was acquired by British music conglomerate EMI as its North American subsidiary in 1955.
Elvis PresleyElvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Presley's energetic and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a mixture of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, brought both great success and initial controversy.
Gospel musicGospel music is a traditional genre of Christian music and a cornerstone of Christian media, characterized by dominant vocals (often with strong harmonies) and lyrics that reflect Christian teachings and values. The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of gospel music vary according to culture and social context.
Country musicCountry music, also known as country and western or simply country, is a music genre originating from the United States. It is known for its ballads and dance tunes, identifiable by both traditional lyrics and harmonies accompanied by banjos, mandolins, fiddles, harmonicas, and many types of guitar; either acoustic, electric, steel, or resonator guitars.Hank Thompson (musician)Henry William Thompson (September 3, 1925 – November 6, 2007) was an American country music singer-songwriter and musician whose career spanned seven decades. Thompson's musical style, characterized as honky-tonkWestern swing, was a mixture of fiddles, electric guitar, and steel guitar that featured his distinctive, smooth baritone vocals. His backing band, the Brazos Valley Boys, was voted the top Country Western Band for 14 years in a row by Billboard.
Decca RecordsDecca Records is a British-American record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis after his acquisition of a gramophone manufacturer, The Decca Gramophone Company. It set up an American subsidiary under the Decca name, which became an independent company just before the Second World War. The American spin-off became a subsidiary of MCA Inc. in 1962.
Rock musicBroad genre of popular musicRock music is a genre of popular music that originated in the United States as "rock and roll" in the late 1940s and early 1950s, developing into a range of styles from the late 50s to mid-1960s, primarily in the United States and United Kingdom. It has its roots beginning as classic rock and roll, a style that drew from the African-American musical genres of blues and rhythm and blues, as well as from country music.You Can't Have My Love"You Can't Have My Love" is a song written by Billy Gray, Chuck Hardin, Marty Roberts, and Mark Thompson. It was recorded by American musician Wanda Jackson and American country musician Billy Gray. The song was Jackson's first single released for Decca Records and it was released when she was only a teenager.
Honorific nicknames in popular musicHonorific nicknames are used when describing popular music artists, most often in the media or by fans, to indicate their significance, and are often religious, familial, or most frequently royal and aristocratic titles, used metaphorically. Honorific nicknames were used in classical music in Europe even in the early 19th century, with figures such as Mozart being called "The father of modern music" and Bach "The father of modern piano music".
RockabillyEarly style of rock and roll musicRockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music. It dates back to the early 1950s in the United States, especially the South. As a genre, it blends the sound of country and western music with that of rhythm and blues, leading to what is considered "classic" rock and roll. Some have also described it as a blend of bluegrass with rock and roll.Mean Mean Man"Mean Mean Man" is a song written and originally recorded by American singer, Wanda Jackson. It was an example of her earliest rock and roll recordings and was first released as a single in 1958 with no success. It was then re-released in 1960 to international markets, where it made the top-40 in Australia and the United Kingdom. Since its release, the song has been acclaimed by critics for its Rockabilly structure and Jackson's vocal performance.Fujiyama Mama"Fujiyama Mama" is a song written by Earl Burrows (later known as Jack Hammer). It was first recorded in 1955 by Annisteen Allen, and in 1957 by rockabilly singer Wanda Jackson, both for Capitol. It did not chart in the United States, but Jackson's recording became a No. 1 hit in Japan for six months in 1958.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.