Sun Essentials

~ Release by Jerry Lee Lewis (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

▶CD 1: Rockin' Rollin' Country Boy
▶CD 2: The Country Boy Rocks on
▶CD 3: Hillbilly Blues
▼CD 4: Something Old, Something Blue
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1What'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. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:28
2Honey Hush
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)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1971)
cover recording of:
Honey Hush (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
additional lyricist and additional composer:
Lou Willie Turner
lyricist and composer:
Big Joe Turner
Jerry Lee Lewis2:05
3Tomorrow Night
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
J.W. Brown (on 1957-05-30)
drums (drum set):
Russell Smith (US 1950s drummer) (on 1957-05-30)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1957-05-30)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-05-30)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-05-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1974)
cover recording of:
Tomorrow Night (on 1957-05-30)
writer:
Sam Coslow and Wilhelm Grosz (aka Hugh Williams)
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher) and Wilhelm Grosz Music Co
Jerry Lee Lewis3:00
4Carryin' On (Sexy Ways)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:00
5Good Rockin' Tonight
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:42
6Come What May
producer:
Jack Clement and Bill Justis
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-07-05 until 1958-07-07)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-07-05 until 1958-07-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1974)
cover recording of:
Come What May (from 1958-07-05 until 1958-07-07)
lyricist and composer:
Franklyn Tableporter
publisher:
Freddy Bienstock Music Co., Tiger (publisher), Trio Music Co., Inc. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Jerry Lee Lewis2:04
7Hello Josephine
Jerry Lee Lewis1:42
8Little Queenie
cover recording of:
Little Queenie
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:25
9Johnny B. Goode
cover recording of:
Johnny B. Goode
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry (in 1955)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Isalee Music, Isalee Music Publishing Company, Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and ロックンロール ミュージック
part of:
Back to the Future: the Musical
Jerry Lee Lewis1:55
10Hang Up My Rock 'n' Roll Shoes
Jerry Lee Lewis2:35
11Sweet 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), Isalee Music Publishing Company and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:55
12Matchbox (alternate take)
cover recording of:
Matchbox
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
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) and Unichappell Music
version of:
Match Box Blues
Jerry Lee Lewis1:50
13C.C. Rider
Jerry Lee Lewis2:26
14Lewis 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.
Jerry Lee Lewis2:00
15The Ballad of Billy Joe
producer:
Ernie Barton
bass guitar:
Leo Lodner (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
drums (drum set):
Russell Smith (US 1950s drummer) (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1959-06-25) and Billy Lee Riley (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1959)
recording of:
The Ballad of Billy Joe (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
lyricist and composer:
Charlie Rich
Jerry Lee Lewis2:59
16My Pretty Quadroon
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 (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 1974)
remix of:
My Pretty Quadroon (stereo) by Jerry Lee Lewis
recording of:
My Quadroon (Jerry Lee Lewis version) (on 1962-09-11)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:54
17Hong Kong Blues (Down in Old Hong Kong)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:30
18That Lucky Old Sun
producer:
Jack Clement and Bill Justis
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-07-05 until 1958-07-07)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-07-05 until 1958-07-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1975)
cover recording of:
That Lucky Old Sun (from 1958-07-05 until 1958-07-07)
lyricist:
Haven Gillespie (in 1949)
composer:
Beasley Smith (in 1949)
publisher:
Robbins Music Corp.
Jerry Lee Lewis3:10
19Goodnight Irene (undubbed master)
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)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1986)
cover recording of:
Goodnight, Irene (Raffi adaptation) (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
lyricist:
Debi Pike and Raffi (Canadian singer/songwriter/author)
composer:
Huddie Ledbetter and John A. Lomax
publisher:
Ludlow Music, Inc.
is based on:
Goodnight Irene
recording of:
Goodnight Irene
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Lead Belly and John A. Lomax
publisher:
Lodlow Music, Ludlow Music, Inc., Spencer Music Corp., TRO-Ludlow Music, Inc. and Tyler Music Ltd.
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 11681)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:55
20Will the Circle Be Unbroken
producer:
Ernie Barton
bass guitar:
Leo Lodner (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
drums (drum set):
Russell Smith (US 1950s drummer) (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
guitar:
Roland Janes (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26) and Billy Lee Riley (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1970)
cover recording of:
Can the Circle Be Unbroken (By and By) (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
publisher:
Charles M. Alexander, Chicago, Illinois (gospel) (on 1907-04-30)
additional lyricist and additional composer:
A.P. Carter
lyricist:
Ada Ruth Habershon (in 1907)
composer:
Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (in 1907)
publisher:
Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic) (on 1935-06-22)
version of:
Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
Jerry Lee Lewis2:24
21The Great Speckled Bird
Jerry Lee Lewis1:42
22John Henry
Jerry Lee Lewis2:32
23Frankie and Johnny
producer:
Jack Clement, Bill Justis and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
Billy Lee Riley (from 1958-12 until 1959-01)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (from 1958-12 until 1959-01)
guitar:
Roland Janes (from 1958-12 until 1959-01)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-12 until 1959-01)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-12 until 1959-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1961)
recording of:
Frankie and Johnny (Jerry Lee Lewis version) (from 1958-12 until 1959-01)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
arrangement of:
Frankie and Johnny (traditional song, version of "Frankie and Albert")
Jerry Lee Lewis2:34
24You're the Only Star in My Blue Heaven
cover recording of:
You're the Only Star in My Blue Heaven
lyricist and composer:
Gene Autry (“The Singing Cowboy”)
Jerry Lee Lewis1:50
25Waiting for a Train (All Around the Watertank)
Jerry Lee Lewis1:42
26Old Pal of Yesterday
Jerry Lee Lewis2:36
27Mexicali Rose (Slow version)
Jerry Lee Lewis1:57
28Deep Elem Blues
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
drums (drum set):
John 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)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock & Roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1987)
cover recording of:
Deep Elm Blues (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
lyricist and composer:
Leon Chappelear
publisher:
Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic) (on 1934-01-13)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:43
29You Are My Sunshine
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 1970)
cover recording of:
You Are My Sunshine (on 1957-02-05)
anthem of:
Louisiana, United States
writer:
Jimmie Davis (American politician, singer and songwriter) and Charles Mitchell (1940s songwriter)
publisher:
Peer International (BMI) and Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic) (on 1940-01-30)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:11
30The Marines' Hymn (From the Halls of Montezuma)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:24
31That's My Desire
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1956-12-04)
remasters:
That's My Desire by The Million Dollar Quartet and That's My Desire by The Million Dollar Quartet
cover recording of:
That’s My Desire (on 1956-12-04)
lyricist:
Carroll Loveday
composer:
Helmy Kresa
publisher:
Mills Music, Inc.
Jerry Lee Lewis1:19
32Just a Little Talk With Jesus
Jerry Lee Lewis with Elvis Presley3:13
33Carry Me Back to Old Virginia
edit of:
Carry Me Back to Old Virginia (extended master) by Jerry Lee Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis2:24

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ASIN:US: B00005Y0LQ [info]