Great Balls of Fire

Jerry Lee Lewis

About Great Balls of Fire

"Great Balls of Fire" is a 1957 popular song recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis on Sun Records and featured in the 1957 movie Jamboree. It was written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. The Jerry Lee Lewis 1957 recording was ranked as the 96th greatest song ever by Rolling Stone. The song is in AABA form. The song sold one million copies in its first 10 days of release in the United States and sold over five million copies, making it both one of the best-selling singles in the United States, as well as one of the world's best-selling singles of all time.  


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2006
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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 your 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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Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis (born September 29, 1935) is an American rock and roll and country music singer-songwriter and pianist. He is known by the nickname "The Killer". more »

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Written by: Jack Hammer, Otis Blackwell

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10 facts about this song

Songwriting & Creatorship
The 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.
Release & Popularity
The 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.
Sensational debut
The 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.
Lyrical controversy
At 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.
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.
Cultural Impact
The 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.
Music Style
The song is a great example of Jerry Lee Lewis's signature Rockabilly style, a blend of country music and rhythm and blues.
Sales Record
The original recording of "Great Balls of Fire" sold one million copies in its first 10 days of release in the United States.
Inclusion in National Recording Registry
In 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."
RIAA's Songs of the Century
The 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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