26 Greatest Hits: The Best of the Sun Years

~ Release by Jerry Lee Lewis (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1Great Balls of Fire
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records) (in 1957)
bass guitar:
Sidney Stokes
drums (drum set):
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-10)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1957)
edit of:
Great Balls of Fire (chat & master) by Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1957 (number: 7), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 96) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 242)
recording of:
Great Balls of Fire (in 1957-10)
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Jack Hammer (Earl Burroughs, co-wrote Great Balls of Fire)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher)
4.41:53
2Whole a Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
cover recording of:
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
writer:
Roy Hall (US rockabilly pianist & songwriter) and Dave “Curly” Williams
publisher:
Cherio Music Publishers, Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Marlyn Music Publishing Inc., Marlyn Music Publishing Ltd., Ni'Mani Entertainment Co. (ASCAP-affiliated) and Whole Lotta Shakin' Music
2:55
3Breathless
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
Jay W. Brown (1960s US R&B, single “That’s How Much / Don’t Push Me Around”) (on 1958-01-21)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1958-01-21)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1958-01-21) and Billy Lee Riley (on 1958-01-21)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-01-21)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-01-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1958)
recording of:
Breathless (on 1958-01-21)
lyricist and composer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Home Folks Music (USA) Inc. and Obie Music Inc.
42:43
4High School Confidential
2:31
5What'd I Say
cover recording of:
What’d I Say
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Mijac Music, MUAC Music, Progressive Music (publisher), Unichappell Music, Inc. and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corporation, publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2:27
6Matchbox
cover recording of:
Matchbox
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (Publisher), Carl Perkins Music Inc., Carlin Music Corp., Knox Music, Inc., MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company), Unichappell Music and Wren Music Co.
version of:
Match Box Blues
1:44
7Lewis Boogie
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1957-06)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (in 1957-06)
guitar:
Roland Janes (in 1957-06)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-06)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (from 1958 to present, in 1958)
recording of:
Lewis Boogie (in 1957-06)
lyricist and composer:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
publisher:
Knox Music, Inc.
2:01
8Jambalaya
2:00
9Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1957-02-05)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1957-02-05)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-02-05)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-02-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1971)
cover recording of:
Drinkin’ Wine, Spo‐Dee‐O‐Dee (on 1957-02-05)
writer:
Stick McGhee and J. Mayo ‘Ink’ Williams
2:37
10Ubangi Stomp
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
Jay W. Brown (1960s US R&B, single “That’s How Much / Don’t Push Me Around”) (from 1958-02 until 1958-03)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (from 1958-02 until 1958-03)
guitar:
Roland Janes (from 1958-02 until 1958-03)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-02 until 1958-03)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-02 until 1958-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1958)
cover recording of:
Ubangi Stomp (from 1958-02 until 1958-03)
lyricist and composer:
Charles Underwood
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, Jason Clement Music, Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and Hi Lo Music (from 1956 to present)
1:47
11Crazy Arms
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1956-11-14)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1956-11-14)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1956-11-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1956)
cover recording of:
Crazy Arms (on 1956-11-14)
writer:
Ralph Mooney (in 1954) and Chuck Seals (in 1954)
publisher:
Champion Music Corp., Leeds Music, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (in 1956) and MCA Music Svenska AB (in 1978)
2:44
12When the Saints Go Marchin' In
2:10
13Little Queenie
cover recording of:
Little Queenie
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
2:27
14Don't Be Cruel
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar and drums (drum set):
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1958-02-14)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-02-14)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-02-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1958)
cover recording of:
Don’t Be Cruel (on 1958-02-14)
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Shalimar Music Corp. and Williamson Music Company
2:01
15Mean Women Blues
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
Sid Manker (on 1957-09-10)
drums (drum set):
Otis Jett (on 1957-09-10)
guitar:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1957-09-10)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-09-10)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-09-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1957)
cover recording of:
Mean Woman Blues (on 1957-09-10)
lyricist and composer:
Claude Demetrius
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc. and Williamson Music Company
2:26
16Lovin' Up a Storm
1:53
17Sweet Little Sixteen
cover recording of:
Sweet Little Sixteen
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Fermata do Brasil, Isalee Music Publishing Co. (Publisher. Chuck Berry's music publishing company.), Isalee Music Publishing Company and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2:31
18Goodnight Irene
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
guitar:
Roland Janes (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
background vocals and choir vocals:
Ed Bruce (American country music songwriter, singer and actor) (on 1958-04-04), Vernon Drane (on 1958-04-04), Lee Holt (on 1958-04-04), Charlie Rich (US country singer) (on 1958-04-04), Alice Rumple (on 1958-04-04), Bob Strong (on 1958-04-04) and Bobby Thompson (1950s country singer) (on 1958-04-04)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (from 1958 to present, in 1958)
remix of:
Goodnight Irene (undubbed master) by Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-04-04)
recording of:
Goodnight Irene (on 1958-04-04)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Ledbetter and John A. Lomax
publisher:
Lodlow Music, Spencer Music Corp., TRO-Ludlow Music, Inc. and Tyler Music Ltd.
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 11681)
translated version of:
Godnatt Irene
2:54
19Jailhouse Rock
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar and drums (drum set):
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1958-02-14)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-02-14)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-02-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1971)
cover recording of:
Jailhouse Rock (on 1958-02-14)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
ABG Elvis Songs, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Elvis Presley Music Susan Aberbach Trust, Gladys Music Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC, Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP), Silver Seahorse Music LLC and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
sub-publisher:
Fujipacific Music, Inc., ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division) and 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
1:59
20Save the Last Dance for Me
cover recording of:
Save the Last Dance for Me
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Hill and Range Southwind Mus S A (BMI-affiliated), Pomus Songs Inc., Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc., Rumbalero Music Inc., Trio Music Co., Inc., Unichappell Music, Inc., ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (publisher) (in 1974) and Trio Music (publisher) (in 1974)
1:52
21You Win Again
cover recording of:
You Win Again
lyricist and composer:
Hank Williams (country music legend)
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Limited (UK) and Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1952-09-03)
2:57
22It Won't Happen With Me
edit of:
It Won't Happen With Me (take named (1) on BCD 17254) by Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
It Won’t Happen With Me (on 1961-06-12)
lyricist and composer:
Raymond Lamont Evans
publisher:
Knox Music, Inc.
3:08
23My Girl Joséphine
2:23
24Be Bop a Lula
producer:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
Jay W. Brown (1960s US R&B, single “That’s How Much / Don’t Push Me Around”) (on 1962-06-14)
drums (drum set):
Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer) (on 1962-06-14)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1962-06-14) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1962-06-14)
organ:
Shirley Sisk (on 1962-06-14)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-06-14)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-06-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1971)
remix of:
Be‐Bop‐A‐Lula (stereo) by Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
cover recording of:
Be‐Bop‐A‐Lula (on 1962-06-14)
writer:
Bill “Tex” Davis and Gene Vincent
2:28
25Good Golly Miss Molly
producer:
Billy Sherrill (US songwriter/producer/arranger)
bass guitar:
Floyd Chance (on 1962-09-11)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Harman (on 1962-09-11)
guitar:
Fred Carter (on 1962-09-11) and Kelton 'Kelso' Herston (on 1962-09-11)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-09-11)
background vocals and choir vocals:
Helen Chance (on 1962-09-11), Neal Matthews (on 1962-09-11), Gordon Stoker (US pianist, tenor vocalist and music publisher) (on 1962-09-11), Ray Walker (US bass singer, Jordanaires member) (on 1962-09-11) and Marijohn Wilkin (on 1962-09-11)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-09-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1962)
remix of:
Good Golly Miss Molly (master stereo) by Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
cover recording of:
Good Golly Miss Molly (on 1962-09-11)
writer:
Robert “Bumps” Blackwell and John Marascalco
publisher:
Cedos Music, Jondora Music, PeerMusic AB, Prestige Music ltd. and Robin Hood Music Co.
2:21
26See See Rider
2:38