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Sun Studio

706 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
901-521-0664
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Ranked #3 of 76 attractions in Memphis
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Type: Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Traveler Description: Visit to Sun Studio, Memphis Its legendary status makes this an essential destination. This is where Elvis Presley recorded his first song, and was... more »
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

if you want to buy t shirts, post cards, posters, candy and water. ....is the place. If you want to pay more money to see a room where Elvis recorded I guess will be worth it.

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Yeovil, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

not been altered at all you can feel the history that was made in this small music studio .not much parking .great café inside this is where deals were made contracts signed by elvis and many other .lots of old records,clothes,music recording equipment .

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Chicago, Il
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Standing outside this unassuming storefront, it is hard to believe that this is the place where such incredible music was made!!

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

I wanted to see where the likes of Elvis, Roy Orbison, Gerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, (to name but a few) had cut their first records. I was not disappointed. It was lovely to see such history, as I cut my own record there I actually cried....no it wasn't my awful singing!!! It was that I was actually able to... More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

This is a very short tour but if you are visiting Memphis it is well worth the stop! Our tour guide was too cute with lots of energy and information.

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bournemouth uk
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

the visit is fab interesting tells you about everyone who sang and rehurst there its a definet go to see as everything also thers a cross on the spot were elvis sang people do have tears you feel the presence of elvis

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See 7 more reviews by Alan D for Memphis
Oneida, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

too rushed, could have stayed twice as long. Really enjoyed the tour though, and will visit again someday.

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raleigh
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

Very enjoyable visit and a few surprises......a good follow after a visit to Graceland. Easy access from downtown and a great informative tour was had for 12 bucks......parking is free.

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London, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

Great place not to be missed on the Memphis sightseeing things to do, stay for a beer or coffee and soak up the atmosphere.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW via mobile

We went to sun studios as part of the beat back tour it was full of infomation really worth the money full of nostalga good to hear about lots of diffrent musicians who recorded thereliked the old recording equipment well worth a visit

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