Sun Records

Sam Phillips moves his family to Memphis to open a recording studio to look for his first hit musical act, but instead rekindles a steamy affair. Young Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash struggle at home.

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All right, all right, all right, now listen up, I got me a new sponsor, boy.

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Just loaded outta Nashville this morning.

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Weddings, funerals...

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Let's go?

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I just want you to know it's gonna be all right.

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Well, we can't do that.

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That is where we are gonna hang our first hit record.

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Once a bunch of niggers comes in, then 'fore you know it,

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You sound like you've been reading that...

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Sam!

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Hey, now, boys, don't rush them verses and hold back a bit.

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so I'll be here just as soon as I get off work.

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Right here is where Jesus is beginning to preach the incoming kingdom of God,

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You gotta tell the Devil right here, right now,

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General Ridgeway says after two years,

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"The good Lord promises us many things,"

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That's just to keep 'em warm. That's all.

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And if it gets too hot, I got dinner!

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Well, gosh-darn,

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Mr. Sam Phillips here come all the way to Memphis?

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Man, I think people are gonna be stacked up clear 'cross Arkansas to buy it, man.

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Guitar player.

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That's better.

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I'm hungry. Let's go back.

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But can I get somethin' to eat first?

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Hey, listen, ain't this pretty?

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