However , as Phillips claimed a writing credit for the song , a copyright - infringement suit ensued that nearly bankrupted Phillips ' record label .
It became both Thomas ' and Sun Records ' first hit , eventually reaching number three on the R&B charts .
As Phillips claimed a writing credit for the song , a copyright - infringement suit ensued that nearly bankrupted Phillips ' record label .
It became both Thomas ' and Sun Records ' first hit , eventually reaching number three on the R&B charts .