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Jerry Lee Lewis - Classic - Complete Sun Recordings (8 CD's ) (BCD 15420)

At eight discs, including numerous alternate takes all presented in sequential order, Bear Family's thorough retrospective of Jerry Lee Lewis' Sun recordings on Classic is a monumental, even exhausting experience, even for those serious listeners prepared to immerse themselves in this music. Not that the music itself is taxing; it's among the very finest music of its time, probably of the 20th century. The key is the presentation: When these takes are strung together in the sequence of their recording (which can mean that the master is sandwiched between alternates), it may be possible to hear Lewis' approach develop, but the impact of his Sun recordings -- the core mastertakes -- becomes diffuse because it's impossible to hear those, as a body of work, without significant tweaking. Of course, this approach does enhance appreciation of Jerry Lee's music (there was serious craft behind it, as well as a staggering amount of raw talent), but it does make it the province of scholars and dedicated fans. Even with these problems -- the fact that this does not make for easy listening -- it's still an essential part of a comprehensive rock & roll, country, or American music collection, because Jerry Lee's music is that good. As he said, he was one of the master stylists, and years later, that is more evident than ever.
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   1. (00:02:49) Jerry Lee Lewis - Crazy Arms
   2. (00:01:53) Jerry Lee Lewis - End Of The Road
   3. (00:02:43) Jerry Lee Lewis - You're The Only Star In My Heaven
   4. (00:02:45) Jerry Lee Lewis - Born To Lose
   5. (00:02:09) Jerry Lee Lewis - Silver Threads Among The Gold
   6. (00:02:19) Jerry Lee Lewis - I'm Throwing Rice
   7. (00:02:22) Jerry Lee Lewis - I Love You So Much It Hurts
   8. (00:02:49) Jerry Lee Lewis - Deep Elem Blues
   9. (00:03:09) Jerry Lee Lewis - Goodnight Irene
  10. (00:02:59) Jerry Lee Lewis - Goodnight Irene
  11. (00:02:08) Jerry Lee Lewis - Honey Hush
  12. (00:01:52) Jerry Lee Lewis - Crawdad Song
  13. (00:01:35) Jerry Lee Lewis - Dixie
  14. (00:02:29) Jerry Lee Lewis - Marines Hymn
  15. (00:03:13) Jerry Lee Lewis - That Lucky Old Sun
  16. (00:02:22) Jerry Lee Lewis - Hand Me Down My Walking Cane
  17. (00:02:33) Jerry Lee Lewis - You're The Only Star In My Blue Heaven
  18. (00:02:04) Jerry Lee Lewis - Lewis Boogie
  19. (00:03:06) Jerry Lee Lewis - I Love You Because
  20. (00:02:57) Jerry Lee Lewis - I Can't Help It
  21. (00:03:10) Jerry Lee Lewis - Cold, Cold Heart
  22. (00:02:13) Jerry Lee Lewis - Shame On You
  23. (00:01:54) Jerry Lee Lewis - I'll Keep On Loving You
  24. (00:02:15) Jerry Lee Lewis - You Are My Sunshine
  25. (00:03:00) Jerry Lee Lewis - Tomorrow Night
  26. (00:01:53) Jerry Lee Lewis - Sixty Minute Man
  27. (00:03:03) Jerry Lee Lewis - It All Depends (Who Will Buy The Wine)
  28. (00:02:13) Jerry Lee Lewis - I Don't Love Nobody
  29. (00:02:46) Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On
  30. (00:02:33) Jerry Lee Lewis - It'll Be Me
  31. (00:02:32) Jerry Lee Lewis - It'll Be Me

Playing Time.........: 01:17:46
Total Size...........: 177,99 MB
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   1. (00:02:57) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Whole Lotta Shaikn' Going On
   2. (00:00:42) Lewis, Jerry Lee - It'll Be Me
   3. (00:02:39) Lewis, Jerry Lee - It'll Be Me
   4. (00:02:50) Lewis, Jerry Lee - It'll Be Me
   5. (00:02:40) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Ole Pal Of Yesterday
   6. (00:02:11) Lewis, Jerry Lee - You Win Again
   7. (00:02:07) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Love Letters In The Sand
   8. (00:02:09) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Little Green Valley
   9. (00:02:04) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Lewis Boogie
  10. (00:02:07) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Pumpin' Piano Rock
  11. (00:02:18) Lewis, Jerry Lee - It'll Be Me
  12. (00:02:07) Lewis, Jerry Lee - All Night Long
  13. (00:01:58) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Old Time Religion
  14. (00:02:15) Lewis, Jerry Lee - When The Saints Go Marching In
  15. (00:01:56) Lewis, Jerry Lee - My Carolina Sunshine Girl
  16. (00:02:07) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Long Gone Lonesome Blues
  17. (00:02:39) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee
  18. (00:02:11) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Singing The Blues
  19. (00:02:12) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Keep Your Hands Off Her / Rockin' With Red
  20. (00:01:56) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Matchbox
  21. (00:01:54) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Matchbox
  22. (00:01:50) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Ubangi Stomp
  23. (00:02:02) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Rock & Roll Ruby
  24. (00:02:14) Lewis, Jerry Lee - So Long I'm Gone
  25. (00:02:02) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Oooby Dooby
  26. (00:02:42) Lewis, Jerry Lee - I Forgot To Remember To Forget
  27. (00:03:00) Lewis, Jerry Lee - I'm Feeling Sorry
  28. (00:03:10) Lewis, Jerry Lee - I'm Feeling Sorry
  29. (00:02:28) Lewis, Jerry Lee - I'm Feeling Sorry
  30. (00:02:43) Lewis, Jerry Lee - I'm Feeling Sorry
  31. (00:02:43) Lewis, Jerry Lee - I'm Feeling Sorry
  32. (00:02:29) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Mean Woman Blues
  33. (00:02:52) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Turn Around
  34. (00:01:49) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Great Balls Of Fire

Playing Time.........: 01:18:04
Total Size...........: 178,69 MB
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   1. (00:02:56) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Great Balls Of Fire
   2. (00:02:38) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Why Should I Cry Over Me
   3. (00:04:03) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Spoken - Religious Discussion
   4. (00:01:57) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Great Balls Of Fire
   5. (00:03:00) Lewis, Jerry Lee - You Win Again
   6. (00:02:06) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Down The Line
   7. (00:02:58) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Down The Line
   8. (00:02:40) Lewis, Jerry Lee - I'm Sorry (I'm Not Sorry)
   9. (00:02:17) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Down The Line
  10. (00:00:33) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Sexy Ways
  11. (00:02:37) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Sexy Ways (Cool, Cool Ways)
  12. (00:02:23) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Milkshake Mademoiselle
  13. (00:02:42) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Breathless
  14. (00:02:06) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Milkshake Mademoiselle
  15. (00:02:43) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Milkshake Mademoiselle
  16. (00:02:47) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Breathless
  17. (00:02:51) Lewis, Jerry Lee - High School Confidential
  18. (00:02:39) Lewis, Jerry Lee - High School Confidential
  19. (00:02:37) Lewis, Jerry Lee - High School Confidential
  20. (00:02:49) Lewis, Jerry Lee - High School Confidential
  21. (00:02:13) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Put Me Down
  22. (00:02:45) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Good Rockin' Tonight
  23. (00:02:12) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Pink Pedal Pushers
  24. (00:02:01) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Jailhouse Rock
  25. (00:01:29) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Hound Dog
  26. (00:02:04) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Don't Be Cruel
  27. (00:02:48) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Someday
  28. (00:02:03) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Jambalaya
  29. (00:01:46) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Friday Nights
  30. (00:02:26) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Big Legged Woman

Playing Time.........: 01:13:08
Total Size...........: 167,39 MB
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   1. (00:03:26) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Hello, Hello Baby
   2. (00:02:36) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Frankie And Johnny
   3. (00:02:15) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Your Cheatin' Heart
   4. (00:02:14) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Lovesick Blues
   5. (00:02:57) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Goodnight Irene
   6. (00:02:14) Lewis, Jerry Lee - When The Saints Go Marchin' In
   7. (00:01:47) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Matchbox
   8. (00:03:03) Lewis, Jerry Lee - It All Depends (Who Will Buy The Wine)
   9. (00:02:26) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Put Me Down
  10. (00:02:55) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Fools Like Me
  11. (00:02:03) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Sexy Ways (Carrying On)
  12. (00:03:11) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Crazy Heart
  13. (00:02:02) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Put Me Down
  14. (00:02:13) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Put Me Down
  15. (00:00:31) Lewis, Jerry Lee - High School Confidential
  16. (00:02:34) Lewis, Jerry Lee - High School Confidential
  17. (00:02:29) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Slippin' Around
  18. (00:02:37) Lewis, Jerry Lee - I'll See You In My Dreams
  19. (00:01:59) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Real Wild Child
  20. (00:02:17) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Let The Good Times Roll
  21. (00:02:55) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Fools Like Me
  22. (00:02:30) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Settin' The Woods On Fire
  23. (00:02:13) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Memory Of You
  24. (00:02:06) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Come What May
  25. (00:02:28) Lewis, Jerry Lee - Break Up
  26.