Lewis Boogie
Jerry Lee Lewis
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My name is Jerry Lee Lewis, come from Louisiana I'm gonna do you a little boogie on this here piano Doing mighty fine, I'm gonna make you shake it I'll make you do it and make you do it until you break it It's called the Lewis boogie, in the Lewis way Lord, I do my little boogie woogie every day Well, down in New Orleans, the land of dreams The best doggone place, son, you have ever seen The cats go wild, do a boogie that's hot My boogie woogie makes you want to stop and do the bop It's called the Lewis boogie, in the Lewis way Lord, I do my little boogie woogie every day Aw, Oh, boy! Well, now let's cruise on down to old Memphis town That's where that Presley boy said you ain't nothing but a hound But now you take my boogie, it keeps you in the groove Then your sacroiliac begins to shiver and a move It's called the Lewis boogie, in the Lewis way Lord, I do my little boogie woogie every day Oh, boogie woogie When your hips start rockin' And your knees start knockin' Lewis boogie, Lewis way Lord, I do my little boogie woogie every day
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Lewis Boogie" was written and performed by Jerry Lee Lewis in 1957. The song is self-referential, citing Lewis's own name in the lyrics.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is a fusion of Rock and Roll and Country music, with Jerry Lee Lewis's unique piano boogie-woogie style shining through.
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Album Information"Lewis Boogie" was released as part of Jerry Lee Lewis's self-titled debut album issued on the Sun Record Company label in 1958.
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Rockabilly InfluenceWith its high energy performance and frenetic piano playing, "Lewis Boogie" firmly falls into the Rockabilly subgenre of rock and roll, a genre that Jerry Lee Lewis helped popularize.
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Notable LineA stand-out line in the song is "I bang on the piano and I do pretty well", a nod to Lewis's aggressive, pounding piano-playing style that became his signature move.
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Sun RecordsLewis recorded "Lewis Boogie" along with his other early hits at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee. The record label is famed for discovering several influential rock and roll artists in the 1950s including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins.
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Music PopularityThe song didn't chart upon its initial release, however, it has remained a favorite among Jerry Lee Lewis fans, and is regularly included in his live performances.
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Biographical Film"Lewis Boogie" was notably featured in the 1989 biographical film 'Great Balls of Fire!' based on Lewis's life. The song was performed by actor Dennis Quaid, who portrayed Lewis in the film.
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Artist RankingJerry Lee Lewis, known as "The Killer", is often ranked among the top artists in the rock and roll genre. He is famous for his energy on stage, his controversial personal life, and hits like "Great Balls of Fire", in addition to "Lewis Boogie".
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Musicians' Growth"Lewis Boogie" can be seen as a reflection of Lewis's growth as a musician, from playing piano in his family's home in Louisiana to performing on stages around the world. The song showcases not only his piano skills, but also his distinctive, energetic vocal style.
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