But many people have no idea that Mystery Train was actually written by Junior Parker, an African-American blues singer and harmonica player, noted for his smooth, "honeyed" voice. The Elvis release shows that the song is credited to Junior Parker and producer Sam Philips. Little Junior Parker began his singing career in gospel churches and in his teenage years, he learned to play the blues harmonica from legend Sonny Boy Williamson II. You can hear this great Sun Records release, along with Feelin' Good and Love My Baby and 28 songs recorded for the Duke label, on the excellent compilation Little Junior Parker Rocks (Bear Family). Little Junior Parker -- the man who wrote Mystery Train.

Source: Bangkok Post July 06, 2021 00:56 UTC