When they first sent me that song, I thought maybe... maybe you'd be right for it. But sometimes a song and a singer don't necessarily go together. Maybe another time.
Sam Phillips
EElvis (TV miniseries) · 68 quotesTied for 3rd most-quoted character in Elvis (TV miniseries): in 8 of its 68 quotes
Most scenes with: Elvis Presley (2)
Lines by Sam Phillips 5
Go get 'em, Elvis.
Are you wearin' mascara, son?
I set the price at nearly twice what anyone's paid for a singer before, figuring he'd just go away. I guess they think you're worth it. And you are, son. You know, I opened this studio to give coloured's a place to record, cos I truly believe their music comes from the very soul. And I believe if enough people listen to 'em, it can't help but to connect us all. And, I always knew if I found a white man who could sing it, I'd make a million dollars. Somebody else will be getting that, not me. No, first they're gonna try and clean you up, son. Then they're gonna try and slick you up. You stay true to yourself. You know what you're doing now. You stay true to yourself, you'll be okay.
There's a spirituality deep inside the music. And inside you. You being true to yourself, son? You're doing what you love. You gotta be strong, Elvis. Vigilant. You can't compromise what your heart knows. No, sir.
Scenes with Sam Phillips 3
SPSam Phillips
[after hearing Presley, Moore and Black mess around playing "That's All Right"] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Wait, wait, what the hell was that?
I don't know, sir. Just messin' around.
SPSam Phillips
You been holdin' out on me, boy?
What do you mean, sir?
SPSam Phillips
[laughs] Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, for God's sakes. You know more of that music?
Well, yes, sir... know lots of it.
SPSam Phillips
Damn. What the hell you been wasting my time for? C'mon! Let's back it up! Try to find a place to start and do it again!
[while performing "Blue Moon of Kentucky"]
BBBill Black
Sam, Sam, Sam. No, this is terrible. We're just goofing around.
SPSam Phillips
No, that's what I'm talking about. It's gotta be fun, original.
Bill Monroe's gonna kill us.
SPSam Phillips
Bill Monroe is gonna be too busy counting his money. [to Marion] Marion!
SPSam Phillips
Who do you think you are, Tom.
[smoking a cigar] Call me Colonel.
SPSam Phillips
I discovered the boy. He's a raw talent. He didn't even know what he had when he first came into Sun Records. Look how far he's going.
How much further can you take him? Can you compete with RCA, with whom I've had relations over the years? Do you have the wherewithal to take him national? I have contacts in New York, Los Angeles. Music, film, television. You name it. [pause] I know you like the boy. So, I know you won't stand in the way of his dreams. [pause] You need the money, Sam. I checked.
[pause]
SPSam Phillips
I'll think about it, Tom.
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