The Boston Globe runs a short piece on Grace Potter and the Nocturnals as Sun Studios and alerts us to an upcoming new song titled “Jesus Was A Runaway”.
In 1953, Memphis blues singer Junior Parker recorded “Mystery Train” at the fledgling Sun Studio. Two years later, Elvis Presley recorded the same song there. Last week, a new version of “Mystery Train” featuring Vermont roots-rocker Grace Potter with her band, the Nocturnals, performing live at Sun, surfaced on the Internet.
The performance launched “Sun Studio Sessions” (sunstudiosessions.com), a new online video series created by music blogger Jeff Davidson (earvolution.com).
“Grace and the guys were the first to come in. They have such a great connection with each other, I wanted to catch that,” says Davidson.
As a music fan, Davidson is thrilled to be a part of Sun Studio’s considerable history and maybe even add to it. During the Nocturnals’ session, Potter was inspired to write a new song, “Jesus Was a Runaway.” It was recorded then and there, giving the series an exclusive, and Sun Studio once again produced a new song.
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Its a gorgeous song too, can’t wait to share it. Not to mention a raucous “Sugar” which is somewhat new too is on tap as well.
Thanks Jeff, can’t wait to hear it. The band has played “Sugar” a few times live but I’m sure it will be a treat to hear how it was captured in the studio.
Let me take a minute to thank you for this wonderful video series, not just of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, but all the bands you are featuring.
Excellent work, this music fan loves it.
Amen to that K! Thanks indeed Jeff … Awsome stuff been eating it up.
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Loving what I’m seeing and hearing Jeff – eagerly awaiting each new webisode. And a new song . . . mmmm ….when can we hear that one? I’ve also hear Sugar and love it, Jesus was a Runaway? Can’t wait to sample that!