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That’s All Right for Elvis fans

AS far as Elvis Presley songs go, That’s All Right, his first record, wasn’t among his biggest hits.

That’s All Right for Elvis fans

Tue, 06 Jul, 2004 - 01:00

Nekesa Mumbi Moody, Memphis

In fact, the 1954 song wasn't even a hit at all, but it's credited as the song that started rock 'n' roll.

Yet yesterday, 50 years to the day after it was recorded, media and fans converged on Memphis for a celebration to commemorate the song.

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