Jerry Lee Lewis
YouTube Videos
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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ3hvu2hARA/b>
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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