Jerry Lee Lewis
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4cd Set From Rock’n’roll Legend – In Clam Box Packaging

One of the few serious contenders to Elvis’ title of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Jerry Lee Lewis made his finest recordings during his early years with Sun Records. Whilst there he recorded prolifically, encompassing the diverse musical styles, including country, gospel, blues, hillbilly and R&B, which he had grown up listening to.

This deluxe 4-CD set distils the cream of Lewis’ peerless recordings made for Sun Records between 1956 and 1963 when he was at his creative peak. These 128 cuts from ‘The Killer’ changed the face of both Rock ‘n’ Roll and Country Music.

Each of the set’s four themed discs has been meticulously compiled and sequenced, each one being split into two contrasting musical genres to provide listening variety.

Discs one and two both feature a selection of scorching Rock ‘n’ Roll sides contrasted with country classics, whilst disc three concentrates on Lewis’ country side and includes, both rockers and ballads. The final disc comprises R&B standards and a pot pourri of other musical styles.

The set’s 36-page, illustrated booklet contains a detailed biography of Lewis’ career to date along with an illuminating track-by-track commentary from compiler Clive Anderson.

This set is an essential purchase for anyone seeking a comprehensive overview of Lewis’ historic years at Sun.

Disc One – Rockin’ Rollin’ Country Boy Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On

  1. Great Balls Of Fire
  2. High School Confidential
  3. Be Bop A Lula
  4. Good Golly Miss Molly (Alternate Take)
  5. Down The Line
  6. Lovin’ up A Storm
  7. Wild One
  8. Ooby Dooby
  9. pumping piano Rock
  10. Let The Good Times Roll
  11. End Of The Road
  12. All Night Long
  13. put Me Down
  14. Don’t Be Cruel
  15. I’m Feeling Sorry
  16. Home
  17. The Wild Side Of Life
  18. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
  19. I Love You Because
  20. Born To Lose
  21. I’m Throwing Rice
  22. Jambalaya (On The Bayou)
  23. Lovesick Blues
  24. Crazy Heart
  25. You Win Again
  26. Cold, Cold Heart
  27. I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still In Love With You)
  28. Your Cheatin’ Heart
  29. Settin’ The Woods On Fire (undubbed Version)
  30. Long Gone Lonesome Blues
  1. Walk That Lonesome Valley (with Elvis presley)

Disc Two – The Country Boy Rocks On Big Blon’ Baby

  1. Rock ‘n’ Roll Ruby
  2. pink pedal pushers
  3. Breathless
  4. I’m Sorry, I’m Not Sorry
  5. ubangi Stomp
  6. Friday Night
  7. It’ll Be Me
  8. Milkshake Mademoiselle
  9. Baby, Baby, Bye, Bye
  10. Break up
  11. Just Who Is To Blame
  12. Charming Billy (Billy Boy)
  13. It Won’t Happen With Me
  14. Bonnie B
  15. Livin’ Lovin’ Wreck
  16. Your Lovin’ Ways
  17. Crazy Arms
  18. I’ll Make It All up To You (Alternate Take)
  19. Let’s Talk About us
  20. It Hurt Me So
  21. As Long As I Live
  22. How’s My Ex Treating You?
  23. I Can’t Seem To Say Goodbye
  24. Shame On You
  25. I’ll Sail My Ship Alone
  26. Someday (You’ll Want Me To Want You)
  27. Set My Mind At Ease
  28. Seasons Of My Heart
  29. It All Depends (On Who Will Buy The Wine)
  30. Slippin’ Around
  1. Night Train To Memphis

Disc Three – Hillbilly Blues Big Legged Woman

  1. Rockin’ With Red
  2. Sixty Minute Man
  3. So Long, I’m Gone
  4. I’ve Been Twistin’
  5. Teenage Letter
  6. Mean Woman Blues
  7. Drinkin’ Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee
  8. Keep Your Hands Off It (Birthday Cake)
  9. Money
  10. Sick And Tired
  11. Hound Dog
  12. Cool, Cool Ways (Sexy Ways)
  13. Hello, Hello, Baby
  14. I Know What It Means
  15. It’ll Be Me (L.p. Version)
  16. Hillbilly Music
  17. Turn Around
  18. Love’s Made A Fool Of Me
  19. Fools Like Me
  20. I Forgot To Remember To Forget
  21. I Can’t Trust Me
  22. I’m The Guilty One
  23. Memory Of You
  24. Don’t Drop It
  25. Hand Me Down My Walking Cane
  26. Crawdad Song
  27. Crazy Arms (Remake)
  28. Ramblin’ Rose (Extended Version)
  1. Rockin’ The Boat Of Love: Whole Lotta Twistin’ Goin’ On

Disc Four – Something Old, Something Blue

  1. What’d I Say
  2. Honey Hush
  3. Tomorrow Night
  4. Carryin’ On (Sexy Ways)
  5. Good Rockin’ Tonight
  6. Come What May
  7. Hello, Josephine
  8. Little Queenie
  9. Johnny B. Goode
  10. Hang Up My Rock’n‘Roll Shoes
  11. Sweet Little Sixteen
  12. Matchbox (Alternate Master)
  13. C C Rider
  14. Lewis Boogie
  15. The Ballad Of Billy Joe
  16. My Pretty Quadroon
  17. Hong Kong Blues (Down In Old Hong Kong)
  18. That Lucky Old Sun
  19. Goodnight Irene (undubbed Master)
  20. Will The Circle Be Unbroken
  21. The Great Speckled Bird
  22. John Henry
  23. Frankie And Johnny
  24. You’re The Only Star In My Blue Heaven
  25. Waiting For A Train (All Around Watertank)
  26. Old Pal Of Yesterday
  27. Mexicali Rose (Slow Version)
  28. Deep Elem Blues
  29. You Are My Sunshine
  30. The Marine’s Hymn (From The Halls Of Montezuma)
  31. That’s My Desire
  32. Just A Little Talk With Jesus (with Elvis presley)
  1. Carry Me Back To Old Virginia

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