Jerry Lee Lewis Discography
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Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry Lee Lewis (September 29, 1935October 28, 2022) was an American pianist, singer, and songwriter. Nicknamed "The Killer", he was described as "rock 'n' roll's first great wild man". A pioneer of rock and roll and rockabilly music, Lewis m ...
(1935–2022). One of the pioneers of
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, Lewis recorded over 40 albums in a career spanning seven decades. Lewis was a versatile artist, and recorded songs in multiple genres. Lewis, in 1986, was one of the first inductees into the
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, and was the last surviving rock and roll pioneer of
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. Some of his best known songs are "
Great Balls of Fire "Great Balls of Fire" is a 1957 popular song recorded by American rock and roll musician Jerry Lee Lewis on Sun Records and featured in the 1957 movie '' Jamboree''. It was written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. The Jerry Lee Lewis 1957 reco ...
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", and " High School Confidential". His album, ''
Live at the Star Club, Hamburg ''Live at the Star Club'' is a 1964 live album by rock and roll pianist and singer Jerry Lee Lewis, accompanied by the Nashville Teens. The album was recorded at the Star-Club in Hamburg, West Germany on April 5, 1964. It is regarded by many m ...
'', is widely considered one of the greatest live concert albums ever.Peter Checksfield (April 1995), "Jerry Lee Lewis. The Greatest Live Show on Earth", ''
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In his lengthy career in music, Lewis had 30 songs reach the top ten on the " Billboard Country-and-Western" chart. Lewis was regarded as one of the greatest and most influential pianists of the rock and roll era, and was ranked number 24 on ''
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'' magazine's list of the " 100 Greatest Artists of All Time".


Albums


Studio albums

*A''Last Man Standing'' peaked at No. 6 on the Americana Radio Pop Chart, No. 9 on the CIMS Pop Chart, No. 8 on the Billboard Rock Chart and No. 1 on Billboard's
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chart. *B''Rock & Toll Time'' peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard Rock Chart and No. 30 on Billboard's
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chart.


Live albums


Collaboration albums


Soundtrack albums


Compilation albums


Singles


1950s


1960s


1970s


1980s–2000s


''Billboard'' Year-End performances


Other singles


Singles from collaboration albums


Guest singles


Music videos


Other appearances


Notes


References


External links

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Jerry Lee Lewis LP Discography
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