What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me)
Jerry Lee Lewis
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It's late and she's waiting And I know I should go home But every time I start to leave They play another song Then someone buys another round And wherever drinks are free What's made Milwaukee famous Has made a fool out of me Baby's begged me not to go So many times before She says love and happiness Can't live behind those swinging doors Now's she's gone and I'm to blame Too late I finally see What's made Milwaukee famous Has made a loser out of me Baby's begged me not to go So many times before She says love and happiness Just can't live behind those swinging doors Now's she's gone and I'm to blame Too late I finally see What's made Milwaukee famous Has made a loser out of me What's made Milwaukee famous Has made a loser out of me
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Written by: GLENN SUTTON
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me)" by Jerry Lee Lewis is classified within the Country and Rock n Roll genres.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released in 1968, marking a significant period in Lewis's career when he was transitioning from Rock n Roll to Country music.
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Record LabelIt was released under the Smah Records label, an American record label owned by Atlantic Records.
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Billboard RankingThe song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1968.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song is penned by Glenn Sutton, one of the most renowned Nashville songwriters in the late 1960s.
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Alcohol ReferenceThe song's title refers to the city of Milwaukee being famous for its breweries, hence the association with alcohol in the song's lyrics and title.
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Significant HitThis song was an important hit for Jerry Lee Lewis because it became his first top 10 country hit and played a key role in revitalizing his career.
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Cover VersionsA number of other artists have covered the song, including Rod Stewart who included it on his album "Never a Dull Moment" in 1972.
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Live PerformanceLewis often performed "What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me)" in his live sets, continuing to include it well into his later years.
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Not the City's Official SongDespite its title, "What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me)", is not an official song of Milwaukee.
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Legacy & InfluenceThe song has gained a life of its own over the years, being remembered not only for its hit status in Lewis's catalog but also as a defining crossover between the rock 'n roll and country genres.
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Special TV appearanceJerry Lee Lewis performed this song during his appearance on The Steve Allen Show.
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