An exclusive tour of the Sam Phillips Recording Studios

Loading player...

It doesn't get better than this. If you want to talk about Memphis music royalty then you have to talk about the late, great Sam Phillips - the legendary producer who started Sun Records and Sun Studios. In 1969, Sam Phillips sold Sun to Shelby Singleton but his son has kept the family legacy alive. Jerry Phillips is a legendary musician and producer in his own right. Along with musician Scott Bomar he took us on an exclusive tour of the Sam Phillips Studios and shared what it was like growing up around Elvis Presley and the wild stories from his studios.

17 Aug 2023 2AM English South Africa News

Other recent episodes

We're experiencing body changes earlier than expected

A recent survey of adults finds that most people are feeling some serious wear and tear on their bodies as early as their mid-forties. The average respondent will start to notice their knees creaking and cracking around 47, notice hearing deterioration at 49, and start to feel intense back pain…

7 Nov 5AM 5 min

The Seabelo Senatla 7s tournament takes place this weekend

In conversation with rugby superstar Seabelo Senatla and Connect Academy's Murray Ingram. The Seabelo Senatla 7s tournament takes place this weekend in partnership with Connect Academy. Connect is one of Cape Town's top grassroots launchpad for high-performance sports, being the starting ground for provincial, national and international rugby stars.

6 Nov 3AM 7 min

The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix brings hope to the Karoo

The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix is a documentary and the world’s gateway into the heart of Philipstown, celebrating the community’s spirit without shying away from its struggles. It follows a group of young racers who, armed with scrap wire, bottle caps, and boundless imagination, build intricate draadkars (wire cars) to…

5 Nov 5AM 7 min

Mr South Africa Marcel Roux

Marcel Roux is the current reigning Mr South Africa. From something of an 'accidental' title win to now representing the country and on a mission to inspire the youth, Marcel is taking his message to the world.

4 Nov 4AM 9 min

The art of negotiating (with your kids)

Being a parent often involves the fine line of putting your foot down and negotiating to get your kids to do what you need them to. Apparently a large portion of learners in the UK feel they weren't adequately taught how to negotiate properly, something that seems to come naturally…

4 Nov 3AM 9 min

All episodes