JAMIE AARON KELLEY: The Sun Also Rises, Vol. 1

Jamie Aaron Kelley

The Sun Also Rises, Vol. 1

© 2004 Jamie Aaron Kelley

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Jamie Aaron Kelley and The Dempseys makin' rockin' & reelin' Rockabilly in the Elvis Presley and Sun Records tradition..

notes

This CD was recorded at Sun Studio in Memphis, TN, the very same studio that Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich, and Jerry Lee Lewis made famous. The studio has been more recently been used by such artists as U2 and Paul McCartney.

It was recorded "live in the studio", which is the same way songs were recorded back then, with everyone in the studio playing together at once, not to playback, or with any studio tricks. This produces a sound that has a warmer, livelier, and frankly much better feel and sound than modern music, since everyone is "feeding off the vibe they're all putting out", as Jamie likes to say. This is where the term "live in the studio" comes from, as the musicians were there together, not doing their parts separately as is generally done today.

While recording in the studio that housed the birth of Rockabilly, the musicians used for the album were none other than The Dempseys, in our opinion the world's best rockabilly group going today. They provided the sound and edge that fits the album concept perfectly, and Jamie has said that there is no other group he would have had for the album concept. Also on the album is Jamie's good friend Mark Shaffer, who played accoustic rhythm guitar on some of the songs.

Being an avid Elvis fan, Jamie gathered information about artists that Elvis listened to and used material from, and found other songs they had done. In some cases, these songs are ones Elvis himself is rumored to have done back when he was starting at Sun Records back in 1954-1955! Other songs are from Elvis' then contemporaries that Jamie felt would be good with a different arrangement, and three are songs of that flavor that are more modern: one a song by the Mavericks, and two brand new songs written for the album by Jamie himself.

To avoid all confusion, it should be noted that while this is rockabilly music and does pay respect to Elvis Presley, it is NOT an "impersonation record".. as was the case with his first album, "Unfinished Business", this CD showcases Jamie singing in his own, natural voice, as this is the next step in his solo career. Any vocal similarities you may hear to Elvis' voice are not forced in any way, simply the signs of Elvis' influence on Jamie over the years as a proud Elvis fan.

In closing, this is an album that puts out a fun vibe that's very contagious, as you can tell the guys had fun while they were making this - a stark contrast to most music today. And they hope you get as much of a kick out of listening to it as they all did recording it.

Enjoy!

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  • REMARKABLE, THE SOUL IS REMARKABLE !
    author: BUILDER ANN

    WE LISTEN TO THIS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS OFTEN. EACH SONG HAS BODY AND SOUL. THE SHAME IS WE CAN'T SEE HIM PERFORM THE SONGS LIVE. WHEN A SONG COMES ON, ITS LIKE A LONG LOST FRIEND WE LOVE AND ADORE ENTERS THE ROOM. MORE. MORE. MORE. PLEASE.

  • very good
    author: roelof stabler

    Jamie and the Dempseys sound is just like Elvis in the fifties. Great to hear such good rock n roll.

  • could't believe it was't the man himself,uncanny
    author: barry foster

    man i heard this over the web and could't believe it was't the man himself.uncanny

  • Excellent piece of rockablilly for today's society!
    author: Fernette Flowers

    An excellent piece of rockabilly for today's society. A must for all ELVIS FANS! The vocals are awesome and the band is a fantastic accompaniment to Jamie's talent! Take a listen and ENJOY!

  • Excellent piece of rockablilly for today's society!
    author: Fernette Flowers

    An excellent piece of rockabilly for today's society. A must for all ELVIS FANS! The vocals are awesome and the band is a fantastic accompaniment to Jamie's talent! Take a listen and ENJOY!

  • FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!
    author: Ray from CT.

    Fantastic cd, first class all the way !!!!! This is the way Elvis would of done it !!!!

  • Fantastic tribute to the old Sun Days. Real feel, awesome!
    author: Barbara Garton

    This rock-a-billy, Sun style CD is the perfect tribute to Sun Records. If you appreciate Elvis Presley's early explosion with Sam Phillips, then Jamie Aaron Kelley and the Dempsey's will satisfy your taste for a true, real, feel of rock-a-billy. Song selection is a perfect mix! It's Heaven and Fool, Fool, Fool are classics. Jamie and the Dempseys bring these two songs to new heights. Dream River is more modern, but fits perfectly and will please everyone with it's haunting sound. Two original songs by Kelley hit the mark. Both have the classic feel and you will find yourself tapping your feet. Make sure you play the CD to the end or you will miss the best. Satisfied comes 30 seconds after the last listed song and is a hidden track. Elvis did record this song at his first studio session for Sun when trying to find a song that worked. It was lost and never released. Listen for the mock dialogue between Elvis and Sam Philips at the very end. You won't believe your ears!!!!!! Fantstic, Awesome!

  • awesome, brings back old beautiful memories
    author: andy shelfer

    THE SOUND I GREW UP WITH, THE BEST THING TO COME OUT OF SUN SINCE THE MAN HIMSELF SANG THERE.

  • WOW! Real Rockabilly - clean, quality, great!
    author: Producerdude

    Loved the songs and the original way they were done! There are some hits here!!

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