It'll Be Me
Jerry Lee Lewis
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Well, if you hear somebody knocking on your door If you see something crawling across the floor Baby, it'll be me and I'll be looking for you If you see a head a-peeping from a crawdad hole If you see somebody climbing up a telephone pole Baby, it'll be me and I'll be looking for you I'm gonna look on the mountain and in the deep blue sea Gonna search all the forests and look and look in every tree Well, if you feel something heavy on your fishing hook If you see a funny face in your comic book Baby, it'll be me and I'll be looking for you If you hear a thought calling out in the night If you see somebody hanging from a lamp post bright Baby, it'll be me and I'll be looking for you Well if you see somebody looking in all the cars If you see a rocket ship on its way to Mars Baby, it'll be me and I'll be looking for you Gonna look in the city where the lights are blue Gonna search the countryside, and all the haystacks, too We'll, if you see a new face on a totem pole If you find a lump in your sugar bowl Baby, it'll be me and I'll be looking for you
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Written by: Jack Clement
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10 facts about this song
Release"It'll Be Me" is a song by Jerry Lee Lewis that was released on the album "High School Confidential" in 1958.
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Chart SuccessDespite its popularity, "It'll Be Me" was not one of Lewis's highest-charting songs. It did, however, become a regular part of his live performances.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years. Cliff Richard and The Shadows had a #2 hit in the UK with their version in 1962.
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Song Composition"It'll Be Me" is a typical example of the Rock and Roll genre prevalent in the 1950s and 1960s. It has a fast tempo, pounding piano, and Lewis's energetic vocals.
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Writer"It'll Be Me" was written by Jack Clement, a prominent figure in the country music industry, who also worked as a producer, engineer, and singer.
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Recording SessionThe song was recorded during one of Lewis's early sessions at Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Known for their spontaneous, creative environment, these sessions helped Lewis develop his iconic style.
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Live PerformancesJerry Lee Lewis often performed "It'll Be Me" at his live shows. His high-energy performances of the song showcased his talent as a performer and helped to popularize the song.
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LegacyThe song is considered a classic in the rock and roll genre and has continued to be covered by artists in the years since its release, showing its ongoing influence on popular music.
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Movie AppearanceA version of "It'll Be Me" featured in the 1989 film "Great Balls of Fire!" which is based on the life of Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Album ReleaseThough it was released as a single, "It'll Be Me" also featured as a track on Jerry Lee Lewis's self-titled debut album, which was released in 1958.
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