180g Vinyl Double LP!
More than fifty years have passed since "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" became a worldwide hit, and in that time Jerry Lee Lewis has imprinted himself upon American music. His sound is remarkably unique. Few songs bear his name as composer, but his interpretative skill makes every song his own. One listen and you'll know it's magic.
"Rock and Rolls the thing and Jerry Lees the King or so said an English fan once upon a time somewhere. Elvis fans might dispute that title, but nobody else in the history of popular music would dare call himself The Killer. Of all the legends who came out of Sun Records in the 1950s Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison no one would have bet the last one standing would be the pill-popping, whiskey-guzzling, gun-waving hellion from Ferriday, LA except The Killer, of course. Jerry Lee Lewis took black rhythm & blues, white gospel and other funky Mississippi sounds and turned them into rock and roll. But Jerry Lees life also is, and has always been, his piano; he has kicked and banged and set on fire (literally) many of them over the course of six-plus decades. He almost never made it to Austin City Limits. He cancelled one appearance and, only weeks before this recording on October 17, 1983, his wife died in a freak swimming pool accident at their home. But he did make it, and what we have here is one of the most amazing performances ever to go down on the Austin City Lights stage. Throughout the day he was a perfect gentleman, showing up on time and acting very graciously to one and all, but once he hit the stage, all hell broke loose. The songs speak for themselves; theyre ALL here. For many years later, Jerry Lee would carry a tape of this show to play for friends (and himself, many times). When I tried to book him again for a return performance, the response was, Jerry Lee doesnt think he could possibly do a better show." Terry Lickona (producer Austin City Limits®)
Features:
180g Vinyl
Double LP
Selections:
Side One:
1. Keep My Motor Runnin'
2. You Win Again
3. Sweet Little 16
4. 39 And Holding
5. Think About It Darlin'
Side Two:
1. Rock & Roll Over (Teenage Queen)
2. Boogie Woogie Country Man
3. C C Rider
4. Chantilly Lace
5. I'll Find It Where I Can
Side Three:
1. In the Garden
2. No Headstone On My Grave
3. What'd I Say
4. Great Balls Of Fire
5. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
More than fifty years have passed since "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" became a worldwide hit, and in that time Jerry Lee Lewis has imprinted himself upon American music. His sound is remarkably unique. Few songs bear his name as composer, but his interpretative skill makes every song his own. One listen and you'll know it's magic.
"Rock and Rolls the thing and Jerry Lees the King or so said an English fan once upon a time somewhere. Elvis fans might dispute that title, but nobody else in the history of popular music would dare call himself The Killer. Of all the legends who came out of Sun Records in the 1950s Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison no one would have bet the last one standing would be the pill-popping, whiskey-guzzling, gun-waving hellion from Ferriday, LA except The Killer, of course. Jerry Lee Lewis took black rhythm & blues, white gospel and other funky Mississippi sounds and turned them into rock and roll. But Jerry Lees life also is, and has always been, his piano; he has kicked and banged and set on fire (literally) many of them over the course of six-plus decades. He almost never made it to Austin City Limits. He cancelled one appearance and, only weeks before this recording on October 17, 1983, his wife died in a freak swimming pool accident at their home. But he did make it, and what we have here is one of the most amazing performances ever to go down on the Austin City Lights stage. Throughout the day he was a perfect gentleman, showing up on time and acting very graciously to one and all, but once he hit the stage, all hell broke loose. The songs speak for themselves; theyre ALL here. For many years later, Jerry Lee would carry a tape of this show to play for friends (and himself, many times). When I tried to book him again for a return performance, the response was, Jerry Lee doesnt think he could possibly do a better show." Terry Lickona (producer Austin City Limits®)
Features:
180g Vinyl
Double LP
Selections:
Side One:
1. Keep My Motor Runnin'
2. You Win Again
3. Sweet Little 16
4. 39 And Holding
5. Think About It Darlin'
Side Two:
1. Rock & Roll Over (Teenage Queen)
2. Boogie Woogie Country Man
3. C C Rider
4. Chantilly Lace
5. I'll Find It Where I Can
Side Three:
1. In the Garden
2. No Headstone On My Grave
3. What'd I Say
4. Great Balls Of Fire
5. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
