Album, Record and Cover - Floyd Cramer
Object number2002.029.03
Date1963
Mediumpaper, ink, vinyl
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (31.8 x 31.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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Floyd Cramer was an American Hall of Fame pianist who grew up in Huttig, Arkansas. Cramer contributed to the development of "Nashville Sound" and was known for his "slip-note" style of playing the piano. He played piano for musicians such as Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, The Browns, Roy Orbison, and the Everyly Brothers. Cramer also released instrumental albums under his own name and had hits such as "On the Rebound" and "San Antonio Rose". Floyd Cramer passed away in 1997.
A Floyd Cramer album entitled "Swing Along with Floyd Cramer". The album cover features a photograph of Cramer seated in a swing next to a tree. He is dressed in a white, short-sleeved shirt, dark slacks, grey socks, and black shoes. The album titled and artist name is situated along the top of the album cover in white and red text. "Swing Along with Floyd Cramer" was produced by RCA Records in 1963.
Status
Not on view
