Great Balls of Fire
Jerry Lee Lewis, Dorothée
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You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain Too much love drives a man insane You broke my will, oh what a thrill Goodness gracious great balls of fire I learned to love all of Hollywood money You came along and you moved me honey I changed my mind, looking fine Goodness gracious great balls of fire You kissed me baby, woo, it feels good Hold me baby, learn to let me love you like a lover should You're fine, so kind I'm a nervous world that your mine mine mine mine I cut my nails and I twiddle my thumbs I'm really nervous but it sure is fun Come on baby, you drive me crazy Goodness gracious great balls of fire Well kiss me baby, woo-oooooo, it feels good Hold me baby I want to love you like a lover should You're fine, so kind I got this world that you're mine mine mine mine I cut my nails and I twiddle my thumbs I'm real nervous 'cause it sure is fun Come on baby, you drive me crazy Goodness gracious great balls of fire
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Written by: Jack Hammer, Otis Blackwell
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10 facts about this song
Songwriting & CreatorshipThe song "Great Balls of Fire" was written by Otis Blackwell, who was also known for writing multiple hits for other major artists of the time like Elvis Presley. However, the song became iconic when it was performed by Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Release & PopularityThe song was released in 1957 and quickly became one of Jerry Lee Lewis's most popular hits, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard pop charts.
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Sensational debutThe first time Jerry Lee Lewis performed the song was on the Steve Allen show on November 3, 1957, where he played the song with such wild energy and enthusiasm that he became instantly famous.
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Lyrical controversyAt the time of its release, the song was considered controversial due to its suggestive lyrics. It was even deemed too scandalous for some radio stations across the country.
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Award Recognition"Great Balls of Fire" has been recognized by the Grammy Hall of Fame and is listed in the top 100 songs of the 20th century.
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Cultural ImpactThe song made a huge cultural impact. It has been covered by numerous artists over the years, and has appeared in numerous TV shows and films, including a biopic about Jerry Lee Lewis's life, which was titled after the song.
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Music StyleThe song is a great example of Jerry Lee Lewis's signature Rockabilly style, a blend of country music and rhythm and blues.
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Sales RecordThe original recording of "Great Balls of Fire" sold one million copies in its first 10 days of release in the United States.
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Inclusion in National Recording RegistryIn 2005, the song was selected for permanent preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress of the United States, which deemed it "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
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RIAA's Songs of the CenturyThe song also ranks 96th on the Recording Industry Association of America's list of "Songs of the Century" - a project to "promote a better understanding of America's musical and cultural heritage" in the 20th century.
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