The ‘King of Rock and Roll’ makes his radio debut - On this day in history

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07 July 2016
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Elvis Presley’s first song on air was ‘That’s all right’ and played on 7 July 1954

On this day in history, 1954: The ‘King of Rock and Roll’ makes his radio debut. Elvis Presley’s first song on air was ‘That’s all right’. Over the years it’s estimated that 600 million sales of Elvis recordings have been made, and it’s likely that you or your ancestors number among the fans. What’s your earliest Elvis-related memory? We’d love to hear.

Play the video below to listen to ‘That’s all right’. Enjoy!

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