Carl Perkins & Friends - Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly Session [CD + Blu-ray Set]

Cat. no: SMACD1364
Format: CD CD + Blu-ray Set
Barcode: 636551836470
Release Date: 13 Nov 2026
Genre: Rock 'N' Roll

THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF CARL PERKINS' ICONIC ROCKABILLY SESSION, FEATURING GEORGE HARRISON, RINGO STARR, ERIC CLAPTON, DAVE EDMUNDS & ROSANNE CASH

2-DISC - CD/BLU-RAY EDITION

INCLUDES A 36-PAGE BOOKLET, STEREO & AMBIENT 5.1 MIXES, PLUS EXTENSIVE BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDING PREVIOUSLY UNSEEN PERFORMANCES, DRESS REHEARSALS, ALTERNATIVE CAMERA EDITS & INTERVIEWS

Originally recorded at Limehouse Studios in London in October 1985, 'Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly Session' brought together one of rock 'n' roll's founding figures with a remarkable cast of musicians who had been profoundly influenced by his music. At its centre was Carl Perkins, the legendary songwriter & guitarist behind "Blue Suede Shoes", joined by George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Dave Edmunds & Rosanne Cash.

Produced & directed by Dave Edmunds, the session is a celebration of the music that helped shape rock 'n' roll, with Perkins revisiting some of his best-loved songs alongside friends & fellow admirers. Harrison & Perkins share vocals on "Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby" & "Glad All Over", Ringo Starr joins Perkins & Clapton for "Matchbox", while Clapton & Perkins trade licks on "Mean Woman Blues" & "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On". Dave Edmunds appears throughout, while Rosanne Cash joins Perkins for "Jackson" & "What Kind Of Girl".

The performance culminates in "Blue Suede Shoes", followed by an encore featuring Perkins, Harrison & Edmunds - a fitting finale to a session that brings together several generations of rock 'n' roll history.

Originally broadcast in 1986, 'Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly Session' has remained a remarkable document of Perkins performing alongside some of the biggest names in music. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, this new edition marks the first time the programme has been released on Blu-ray, presenting the complete session alongside an extensive collection of additional footage.

The Blu-ray includes the full performance in stereo & ambient 5.1, together with previously unseen material including dress rehearsals, alternative camera edits, interviews & previously unseen performances. Among the highlights are "Sure To Fall" & "Right String Wrong Yoyo", plus features exploring the origins of "Blue Suede Shoes" & conversations with Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Roy Orbison & Jerry Lee Lewis.

The set also includes a 36-page booklet featuring an essay by Peter Doggett, alongside a wealth of photographs documenting this extraordinary meeting of rock 'n' roll legends.

Forty years on, 'Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly Session' remains a unique snapshot of Carl Perkins at the centre of the music he helped create - surrounded by artists who grew up listening to his records & came together to celebrate his place in rock 'n' roll history.

CD CD + Blu- ray Set Tracks: Carl Perkins & Dave Edmunds 'Boppin' The Blues' (02:57) / Carl Perkins 'Put Your Cat Clothes On' (03:31) / Ringo Starr 'Honey Don't' (04:06) / Carl Perkins, Ringo Starr & Eric Clapton 'Matchbox' (02:54) / Carl Perkins & Eric Clapton ' Mean Women Blues' (03:27) / Carl Perkins 'Turn Around' (03:17) / Carl Perkins & Rosanne Cash 'Jackson' (03:04) / Rosanne Cash & Carl Perkins 'What Kind Of Girl' (02:04) / George Harrison & Carl Perkins 'Everybody's Trying Be My Baby' (03:26) / Carl Perkins, George Harrison & Dave Edmunds 'Your True Love' (04:18) / Carl Perkins 'The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise' (02:17) / Carl Perkins, George Harrison & Eric Clapton 'Medley : That's Alright Mama / Blue Moon Of Kentucky / Night Train To Memphis' (05:17) / Carl Perkins & George Harrison 'Glad All Over' (02:36) / Carl Perkins & Eric Clapton 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On' (02:30) / Carl Perkins 'Gone Gone Gone' (02:38) / Carl Perkins 'Blue Suede Shoes' (03:11) / Carl Perkins, George Harrison & Dave Edmunds 'Blue Suede Shoes - Encore' (02:54) / Carl Perkins 'Gone Gone Gone' (Outro) (00:52) / Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison & Jerry Lee 
Lewis 'Johnny, Roy & Jerry Lee (Video Interviews - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (01:41) / Carl Perkins & Dave Edmunds 'Boppin' The Blues' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (02:57) / Carl Perkins 'Put Your Cat Clothes On' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (03:31) / Ringo Starr 'Honey Don't' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (04:06) / Carl Perkins, Ringo Starr & Eric Clapton 'Matchbox' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (02:54) / Carl Perkins & Eric Clapton 'Mean Woman Blues' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (03:27) / Carl Perkins 'Turn Around' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (03:17) / Carl Perkins & Rosanne Cash 'Jackson' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (03:04) / Rosanne Cash & Carl Perkins 'What Kind Of Girl' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (02:04) / George Harrison & Carl Perkins 'Everybody's Trying Be My Baby' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (03:26) / Carl Perkins, George Harrison & Dave Edmunds 'Your True Love' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (04:18) / Carl Perkins 'The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (02:17) / Carl Perkins, George Harrison & Eric Clapton 'Medley : That's Alright Mama / Blue Moon Of Kentucky / Night Train To Memphis' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (05:17) / Carl Perkins & George Harrison 'Glad All Over' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (02:36) / Carl Perkins & Eric Clapton 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (02:30) / Carl Perkins 'Gone Gone Gone' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (02:38) / Carl Perkins 'Blue Suede Shoes' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (03:11) / Carl Perkins, George Harrison & Dave Edmunds 'Blue Suede Shoes - Encore' (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (02:54) / Carl Perkins 'Gone Gone Gone' (Outro) (Video - Stereo & Ambient 5.1) (00:52) / Rockers & Rollers (Video) (01:09) / Carl Perkins 'Boppin' The Blues' (Video - Dress Rehearsal) (03:04) / Johnny Cash & Eric Clapton 'Wild Rock 'n' Roll' (Video - Interviews) (02:13) / Carl Perkins 'Put Your Cat Clothes On' (Video - Dress Rehearsal' (03:03) / Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton & Roy Orbison 'Technique' (Video -Interviews) (02:08) / Carl Perkins, Ringo Starr & Eric Calpton 'Matchbox' (Video - Dress Rehearsal) (03:07) / Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis & Johnny Cash 'The Origins Of Blue Suede Shoes' (Video - Interviews) (01:53) / Carl Perkins 'Blue Suede Shoes' (Video - Alternate Camera Edit) (05:52) / Eric Clapton 'Easy' (Video - Interview) (02:03) / Carl Perkins, George Harrison & Dave Edmunds 'Sure To Fall' (Video - Unseen Track) (04:08) / Carl Perkins, George Harrison & Dave Edmunds 'Right String, Wrong Yoyo' (Video - Unseen Track) (03:26) / Carl Perkins & Eric Clapton 'Let's Go Fishing' (Video) (01:29) / Eric Clapton 'Musical Oak Tree' (Video - Interview) (00:53)