“The Killer,” Rock & Roll, Country and Gospel singer Jerry Lee Lewis, died this morning at his home in DeSoto County, Mississippi. I thought a small musical tribute to him was in order. We’ll get back to songwriting teams next week.
- Great Balls Of Fire
- What’s Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made A Loser Out Of Me)
- Turn On Your Love Light
- Meat Man
- High School Confidential
Rest in peace, Killer. That’s Five For Friday, October 28, 2022.
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I thought he died years ago but I get him mixed up with Bill Hailey. He had quite the talent snd was a whirlwind. I’m glad he starred when he did because, in today’s woke thinking he would be banned. I mean, he did marry his 13 yr old cousin which is creepy but she was willing. I still have to see the movie. Loretta Lynn was pregnant by 12 and stayed married to the guy for 50 yrs or something like that so there was love there. Then there is Charlie Chaplin who also liked them young. As far as I know he never raped them and they were willing and able. I know people will strike me dead.
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He lived life to the fullest and he was very talented. RIP Jerry Lee Lewis.
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He sure did! Rock & roll heaven has a new resident, if they’ll let him in…
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He had a wild side, didn’t he?
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Uh huh. So diud his cousing, the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart…
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Hi John – he certainly lived life … rightly or wrongly – but was very talented – cheers Hilary
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I just found out…what a history he has…I wish I could have seen him live.
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That would have been something. I’ve seen him on TV a few times, and he seemed to have put on a hell of a show. He played at the Grand Old Opry, I think…
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I think he did play there. He rebounded from the marriage thing to have a tremendous career in country music. Hard to believe he was pretty much the last person standing out of the big fifties performers…you wouldn’t have thought he would have been the last.
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I think the only one left from that era is Wanda Jackson … and I’m about ready to find her and wrap her in cotton wool to keep her safe.
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You are right Sharon thank you. I love Wanda Jackson and believe she just retired in the past few years right?
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Yep, on doctor’s orders. I think, otherwise, she’d still be out there blowing us all away.
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Good selection. I feel so privileged to have seen him twice … and have been crying like I lost a family member today.
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It’s always tough trying to do justice to someone’s life’s work when you’re limited as to how many songs you want to feature, so I just grabbed the ones I liked. Sorry for your loss; I felt the same when we lost George Harrison.
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One of my favorites. He was 87 which was about 60 years longer than his life style usually allows.
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I wonder how many people read that and were surprised he hadn’t died years ago…
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No one like The Killer.
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He was one of a kind, that’s for sure…
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Just read this too. He was quite a character.
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That he was…
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