Chicago Sun-Times

Bluesman Arthur Crudup wrote the song that became Elvis' first hit. He barely got paid for it.

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NPR

70 years ago Elvis recorded what would become his first hit single

Elvis Presley recorded his first single on July 5, 1954: "That's All Right." We offer an appreciation of not only Elvis's performance but also the man who wrote that song, Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1954: Elvis Presley’s First Single, “That’s All Right,” Was Released by Sun Records

July 19 marks the 70th anniversary of the launch of Elvis Presley’s recording career. On that day in 1954, famed Memphis, Tennessee, label Sun Records released the future King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s debut ...
The Columbian

Sad story behind Elvis’ first hit song

FRANKTOWN, Va. — Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right” would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released. Rod Stewart would sing it on a ...