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RARE VIDEO FROM THE SPECIAL CARL PERKINS AND FRIENDS. 1985.

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This is rare, official, and previously unseen footage of Carl Perkins - freshly uncovered from Graham Nolder 1985 production archives. Featuring an all-star lineup of Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Roy Orbison, Ringo Starr, and Jerry Lee Lewis, each sharing personal stories and live reflections on the man who helped shape rockabilly and modern rock ’n’ roll. 👉 Please LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE this exclusive behind-the-scenes look - and check out the original broadcast:     • Carl Perkins & Friends...  ​ 🎬 Carl Perkins & Friends – A Rockabilly Session (Official TV Show) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights 0:53​ - Carl Perkins arrives on set, greets audience 1:47​ - Boppin’ the Blues 4:40​ - Johnny Cash on “the Carl Perkins sound” and early tours with Elvis 5:47​ - Eric Clapton on Carl’s influence and unique “feel” 6:47​ - Put Your Cat Clothes On 9:50​ - Johnny Cash on the “Black Blues” guitar tone and its impact on A Boy Named Sue 10:40​ - Eric Clapton on Carl’s individuality as a guitarist 11:17​ - Roy Orbison compliments Carl’s playing 11:57​ - Matchbox - Carl Perkins & Ringo Starr introduce Eric Clapton on guitar 15:14​ - Jerry Lee Lewis on Carl’s musical talent 15:55​ - Johnny Cash reveals the real story behind Blue Suede Shoes 17:03​ - Blue Suede Shoes 22:16​ - Clapton on songwriting, commercial success, and Carl’s influence on English rock 24:17​ - Right String Baby (But the Wrong Yo-Yo) 29:10​ - Eric Clapton describes Carl Perkins in one sentence ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 📜 About This Footage This archival material captures Carl Perkins in a rare, intimate setting with his closest musical friends - a true piece of rock history. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #CarlPerkins​ #JohnnyCash​ #EricClapton​ #RoyOrbison​ #JerryLeeLewis​ #RingoStarr​ #Rockabilly​ #RockNRoll​ #RareFootage​ #MusicHistory​ #GuitarLegends​ #1985Archive​ #BehindTheScenes​

About Carl Perkins

Carl Lee Perkins was an American country, rockabilly, and rock and roll guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rockabilly great and pioneer of rock and roll, he began his recording career at the Sun Studio in Memphis in 1954. Among his best known songs are "Blue Suede Shoes", "Honey Don't", "Matchbox" and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby".

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