“Blue Suede Shoes” is a rock and roll classic. The original inspiration for “Blue Suede Shoes” came from Johnny Cash who had an Air force friend who referred to his regulation footwear as blue suede shoes. Once Carl Perkins heard the story, he wrote the song, which legend says took about 15 minutes. One of the very few Elvis Presley 45’s originally issued without a picture sleeve. The 45 can sell for $150.00 today. Make it $400.00 for a 78rpm version.

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