Watch the entire Grand Old Opry Stars of the 50s series here! Martha Carson met Fred Rose in Nashville in 1950. In 1951 she made her solo-single debut with “Satisfied”, a gospel song she had written in response to audience disapproval over her divorce. The combination of Carson’s powerful alto voice and the song’s propulsive handclap backbeat formed one of the blocks on which early rock & roll was built. The song featured backup by Bill Carlisle, Chet Atkins, and Carson’s sister, Opal, now known as Jean Chapel. Although the song was not a hit at first, it gained momentum continuously over the next several years. By this time, Carson had written over 24 songs, and toured with country stars, such as Ferlin Husky, Jimmy Dickens, Moon Mullican, and Elvis Presley. After their performances, she and Presley sang gospel duets, and Elvis later claimed that she had more influence on his stage style than anyone else.
# The Timeless Legacy of Martha Carson’s “Satisfied” In the heart of Nashville’s music scene during the early 1950s, one voice rose above the rest, leaving an indelible mark on the country music landscape. Martha Carson, a pioneer in the genre, made waves with her powerful alto voice and heartfelt songwriting. Among her most notable … Đọc tiếp