Royal Studios
One of the oldest operating recording studios in the world, Royal Studios was founded in 1957 as the home base for Hi Records. But its legend began one year later, when bandleader and producer Willie Mitchell came in. Mitchell insisted on engineering his own recordings, and his techniques brought a new level of warmth, presence and power to the Memphis sound.
One of the first songs recorded in the revamped studio was “Let’s Stay Together,” which topped the pop charts and made Al Green a star.
The following albums recorded here went Platinum, Gold or won a Grammy or other significant recognition:
1968: Ike and Tina Turner – Too Hot To Hold
1971: Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
1975: Rod Stewart – Atlantic Crossing
1988: Keith Richards – Talk Is Cheap
1992: Pops Staples and The Staple Singers – Peace To The Neighborhood
1997: Boz Scaggs – Come On Home
2005: Buddy Guy – Bring ‘Em In
2006: John Mayer – Continuum
2011: Cliff Richard – Soulicious
2014: Paul Rodgers – The Royal Sessions
2014: Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
Royal Studios
1320 Willie Mitchell Boulevard
Memphis TN 38106-4526
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