Carl Perkins 1996 06 08 Beatle Days in Nashville (First time released)

Carl Perkins June 8, 1996
Beatle Days in Nashville, TN
Filmed by Mark Powell (Rare first time release 2024)
Paul McCartney claimed, "If there were no Carl Perkins, there would be no Beatles." And while Paul might be exaggerating, his influence on the young Beatles is undeniable.
Throughout the Quarrymen/Beatles' existence, they played a total of at least 11 Carl Perkins songs in live show repertoire (as dictated in Lewisohn, page 362-65), listed here in approximate chronological order.
"Tennessee", 1957-61
"Blue Suede Shoes", 1957-62
"Sure to Fall (in Love with You)", 1957-62
"Lend Me Your Comb", 1957-63
"Your True Love", 1958-62
"Boppin' the Blues", 1959-62
"Glad All Over", 1960-62
"Matchbox", 1960-62
"Gone, Gone, Gone", 1960-62
"Everybody's Trying to be my Baby", 1961-65
"Honey Don't", 1962-65

[@tonymurphy8774]

What a great video. Carl was a gentleman, still had a great voice at 64, and far too modest. He was there at the birth of Rock and Roll and inspired the Beatles. It doesn't get any better. Thanks for posting.

[@crowingroosterrecords568]

Awesome Video, Thanks Mark..{=O=}==#

[@rarerockk]

Thanks! Carl had a lot of great stories to tell. His live performances in later years were often as lively as in his "hey days".

[@oleracoon]

Wow! Thanks.

[@splinterlife1969]

You're welcome!