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Chet and Elvis

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Chet and Elvis

PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:59 am
by Jamie Foshee
Thanks to the ChetBoard, I know now that Chet was the guitarist on Elvis' "Heartbreak Hotel" and now am wondering if Chet was also playing on "Mystery Train" which, according to the 50's channel on XM radio, was recorded 56 years ago yesterday. It sounds more like Scotty than Chet on "Mystery Train" but I'd love to know for sure who was playing. Thanks,
Jamie Foshee

Re: Chet and Elvis

PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:53 pm
by bill raymond
Elvis' version was recorded at Sun Studios in Memphis, before Elvis went with RCA. Scotty plays guitar on that one. Chet only really played rhythm on Elvis' records, as I recall reading from those who were in a position to know.

Re: Chet and Elvis

PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:21 pm
by thenorm
Bill is correct
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