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Mystery Train

(Sam Phillips/Herman Parker)

Herman Parker Jr is the real name of Junior Parker.   The song written by Sam Phillips and Herman Parker was first recorded by Little Junior’s Blue Flames in 1953.  It was then recorded by Elvis Presley and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Music charts, making it his first ever No.1 single.

Amazing Rhythm Aces
ABC 12078, 45-16733-S ( US promo 45)
This version is the B Side of “Third Rate Romance” by the Amazing Rhythm Aces.