827 Thomas St
Established in 1967 by legendary producer Chips Moman, American Sound Studios served as a brief landmark in Memphis music. After being demolished years later, the lot now serves as a Family Dollar Store, with a historic marker in the front.
Notable recordings include:
· Elvis Presley – “In the Ghetto,” “Kentucky Rain,” and “Suspicious Minds”
· B.J. Thomas – “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”
· Merrilee Rush – “Angel of the Morning”
· Neil Diamond – “Sweet Caroline” (written in a Memphis motel during his stay)
· Dusty Springfield – “Son of a Preacher Man”
· Box Tops (local band headed by Alex Chilton) – “The Letter” and “Cry Like a Baby”