Jerry Lee Lewis
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  • Compiled December, 2007


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5wi1o_W8UY&feature=related

    Following the Wembley country show in London in 1987, some of the tour moved on to mainland Europe. The clips here are from Stavanger, Norway. Tanya Tucker looks hot but Jerry Lee is smokin'. The live show clip is breathtaking but the interview with him walking through a car park, playing guitar, singing Jimmie Rodgers is vintage - the best clip I've seen this year.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lenxfm0n1pQ&NR=1

    70's Killer in leg-shakin' form. Looking good, fit and crazy, just how we love him.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-clmG5EU54&feature=related

    The Killer rocks through "Boogie Woogie Country Man" on a memorable episode of "Nashville Now" in late 1985. The picking and Jerry's playing are great, the sound is good, but the Killer's jumper and yellow glasses need to go - decide for yourself with the gloves.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czf1lnfh69U

    Taken from October 12th 2006 when Jerry Lee was in Hollywood to promote the Last Man Standing CD. He plays a few songs for media and fans.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O5YdBhEP6Y

    From Paris in 1987, the Killer treats us to a rare version of Hey Baby. Complete with JLL standing on top of the piano playing with his cowboy boot, it's great to hear Bruce Channel's greatest moment given the Memphis Beat jangle. Even the ending where Jerry puts the mic back in it's stand is class.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REeOIGngYiE

    Taken, I think, from a Country Awards show in 1979, Jerry opens with the classic quote, "Me and Elvis Presley might not of won any awards but we know who the kings of rock and roll are" the Killer proceeds to rasp his way through his headstone-song.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkv8dLjnkOo

    From April '72 BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test is given a country treat in the shape of Think About It Darlin'. If he ain't the greatest country singer ever I'll eat Garth Brooks' hat.


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    8 minute documentary circa '72/73. "Modesty is not one of Mr Lewis' virtues. His fans think he's adorable and Mr Lewis admires their taste." I like it.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxDJAJ_aLUY

    From 1994 it's great to see the Killer backed by a bona fide, slap bass rockabilly band. The guitarist has a quiff that would make Kenny's hair curl!!


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_wXrmvi3os

    Dixieland rock 'n' roll from Conway twitty on the Mississippi. Charley pride and Loretta Lynn are among the guests in the crowd.

    Shaun Mather
    shaky@shaunmather.wanadoo.co.uk
    December 2007



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