On this day in 1936, Victoria Spivey recorded “Black Snake Swing”, “Sweet Peas”, “TB’s Got Me”, and “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again” in New York City for the Decca label.

On this day in 1954, Memphis, Tenn., station WHBQ played Elvis Presely’s first recording for Sun Records, “That’s All Right (Mama).” It was the first time a Presley record had been played on the radio anywhere.

On this day in 1965, Otis Redding recorded the song “Respect“.

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