The Ultimate: The Sun Years

~ Release by Jerry Lee Lewis (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Firstly issued as 11 CD boxset, but the CD 12 ("Bonus CD") has been issued shortly after in the same year 1993 with the same catalog number (Sun Box 4-12).
Nevertheless the boxset "Classic Jerry Lee Lewis" (Bear Family Records, BCD 15420, 1989), contrary to the assertion of Charly Records (which added the CD 12 expressly for cover the recordings from BCD 15420, but this was achieved only partially), contains many recordings not included in "The Ultimate", or included as different kind (e.g., stereo instead of mono or with different overdubbing, different false start, etc.).
The sound mastering of "The Ultimate" is sometimes different to the one of the "Classic Jerry Lee Lewis". All stereo tracks of "The Ultimate" boxset are inverted as regards to the boxset "Classic Jerry Lee Lewis".

Annotation last modified on 2016-03-22 09:45 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶CD: The Original Singles, Part 1
2▶CD: The Original Singles, Part 2
3▶CD: Country Roots
4▶CD: Hillbilly Music
5▶CD: Sixty Minute Man, R&B Roots
6▶CD: Hits Re-defined (I Did ’Em My Way)
7▼CD: Rarities, Not on CD
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1Old Time Religion
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (in 1957-02)
guitar:
Roland Janes (in 1957-02)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-02)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1970)
recording of:
Old Time Religion (Jerry Lee Lewis version) (in 1957-02)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
version of:
Old-Time Religion (Gospel song)
1:36
2You’re the Only Star
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1957-06)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (in 1957-06)
guitar:
Roland Janes (in 1957-06)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-06)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1993)
cover recording of:
You're the Only Star in My Blue Heaven (in 1957-06)
lyricist and composer:
Gene Autry (“The Singing Cowboy”)
2:52
3Ole Pal of Yesterday
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (in 1957-02)
guitar:
Roland Janes (in 1957-02)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-02)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1993)
cover recording of:
Ole Pal of Yesterday (in 1957-02)
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy Long
2:36
4Little Green Valley
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
J.W. Brown (1960s US R&B, single “That’s How Much / Don’t Push Me Around”) (on 1957-05-30)
drums (drum set):
Russell Smith (US 1950s drummer) (on 1957-05-30)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1957-05-30)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-05-30)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-05-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1974)
cover recording of:
Little Green Valley (on 1957-05-30)
lyricist and composer:
Carson Robison
1:54
5I Forgot to Remember to Forget
recording of:
I Forgot to Remember to Forget
writer:
Charlie Feathers and Stan Kesler (US session musician, composer and producer)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Edward B. Marks Music Co. (founded originally as J. Stern & Co. in 1894, renamed in 1919)
1:48
6Good Night Irene
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
guitar:
Roland Janes (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1986)
cover recording of:
Goodnight, Irene (Raffi adaptation) (from 1956-11 until 1956-12)
lyricist:
Debi Pike and Raffi (Canadian singer/songwriter/author)
composer:
Huddie Ledbetter and John A. Lomax
publisher:
Ludlow Music, Inc.
is based on:
Goodnight Irene
recording of:
Goodnight Irene
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Ledbetter and John A. Lomax
publisher:
Lodlow Music, Spencer Music Corp., TRO-Ludlow Music, Inc. and Tyler Music Ltd.
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 11681)
translated version of:
Godnatt Irene
2:56
7I’m Feeling Sorry
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
Sidney Manker (on 1957-09-05)
drums (drum set):
Otis Jett (on 1957-09-05)
guitar:
Roland Janes and [unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1957-09-05)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-09-05)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-09-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1983)
recording of:
I’m Feelin’ Sorry (on 1957-09-05)
lyricist and composer:
Jack Clement
publisher:
Bob Webster Music
2:37
8Great Balls of Fire
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar and drums (drum set):
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-10)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1985)
recording of:
Great Balls of Fire (in 1957-10)
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Jack Hammer (Earl Burroughs, co-wrote Great Balls of Fire)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher) and Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music)
2:06
9Down the Line
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
Jay W. Brown (1960s US R&B, single “That’s How Much / Don’t Push Me Around”) (from 1958-01-16 until 1958-01-18)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (from 1958-01-16 until 1958-01-18)
guitar:
Roland Janes (from 1958-01-16 until 1958-01-18) and Billy Lee Riley (from 1958-01-16 until 1958-01-18)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-01-16 until 1958-01-18)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-01-16 until 1958-01-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1984)
cover recording of:
Go Go Go (Down the Line) (from 1958-01-16 until 1958-01-18)
lyricist and composer:
Roy Orbison
publisher:
Barbara Orbison Music Company, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK), Kobalt Music Services America Inc., Roy Orbison Music Company and Roys Boy’s, LLC
2:12
10Milkshake Mademoiselle
recording of:
Milkshake Mademoiselle
lyricist and composer:
Jack Hammer (Earl Burroughs, co-wrote Great Balls of Fire)
publisher:
Microhits Music Limited and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
2:13
11Breathless
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
Jay W. Brown (1960s US R&B, single “That’s How Much / Don’t Push Me Around”) (on 1958-01-21)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1958-01-21)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1958-01-21) and Billy Lee Riley (on 1958-01-21)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-01-21)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-01-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1984)
recording of:
Breathless (on 1958-01-21)
lyricist and composer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Home Folks Music (USA) Inc. and Obie Music Inc.
2:36
12Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (from 1957-01 until 1957-02)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (from 1957-01 until 1957-02)
guitar:
Roland Janes (from 1957-01 until 1957-02)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1957-01 until 1957-02)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1957-01 until 1957-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1986)
cover recording of:
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On (from 1957-01 until 1957-02)
writer:
Roy Hall (US rockabilly pianist & songwriter) and Dave “Curly” Williams
publisher:
Cherio Music Publishers, Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Marlyn Music Publishing Inc., Marlyn Music Publishing Ltd., Ni'Mani Entertainment Co. (ASCAP-affiliated) and Whole Lotta Shakin' Music
2:49
13High School Confidential
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar and drums (drum set):
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1958-02-14)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1958-02-14)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-02-14)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-02-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1986)
recording of:
High School Confidential (on 1958-02-14)
writer:
Ron Hargrave (from 1958-01 until 1958-01-28) and Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-01 until 1958-01-28)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Penron Music and Penron Music Publishing
2:48
14Put Me Down
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1958-03)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (in 1958-03)
guitar:
Roland Janes (in 1958-03)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1958-03)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1958-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1993)
recording of:
Put Me Down (in 1958-03)
lyricist and composer:
Roland Janes
2:23
15Fools Like Me
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1958-03)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (in 1958-03)
guitar:
Roland Janes (in 1958-03)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1958-03)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1958-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1986)
recording of:
Fools Like Me (in 1958-03)
writer:
Jack Clement and Pee Wee Maddux
publisher:
Knox Music, Inc.
2:41
16Wild One
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1958-03)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (in 1958-03)
guitar:
Roland Janes (in 1958-03) and Billy Lee Riley (in 1958-03)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1958-03)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1958-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1974)
cover recording of:
Wild One (Real Wild Child) (in 1958-03)
writer:
Johnny Greenan, Johnny O’Keefe and Dave Owens (US songwriter, known for "Wild One")
publisher:
Melodie der Welt (publisher), MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company), Peermusic (Germany) GmbH, Peermusic (UK) Limited and Southern Music (publisher)
1:55
17Carryin’ On (Sexy Ways)
2:00
18Crazy Heart
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1958-03)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (in 1958-03)
guitar:
Roland Janes (in 1958-03)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1958-03)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1958-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1986)
cover recording of:
Crazy Heart (in 1958-03)
writer:
Maurice Fisher Murray and Fred Rose (songwriter)
publisher:
Milene Music. Inc (ASCAP) (on 1951-10-30)
2:47
19High School Confidential
edit of:
High School Confidential (chat & take named (3.4) on BCD 17254) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
High School Confidential (on 1958-04-21)
writer:
Ron Hargrave (from 1958-01 until 1958-01-28) and Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-01 until 1958-01-28)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Penron Music and Penron Music Publishing
2:28
20Break Up
producer:
Jack Clement and Bill Justis
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-07-05 until 1958-07-07)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-07-05 until 1958-07-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1986)
recording of:
Break Up (from 1958-07-05 until 1958-07-07)
lyricist and composer:
Charlie Rich (US country singer)
publisher:
Knox Music, Inc.
2:20
21Break Up
producer:
Jack Clement and Bill Justis
drums (drum set):
Otis Jett (on 1958-07-09)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-07-09)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-07-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1984)
recording of:
Break Up (on 1958-07-09)
lyricist and composer:
Charlie Rich (US country singer)
publisher:
Knox Music, Inc.
2:36
22Settin’ the Woods on Fire
bass guitar:
Stan Kesler (US session musician, composer and producer) (on 1958-07-09)
guitar:
Billy Lee Riley (on 1958-07-09)
membranophone:
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1958-07-09)
remix of:
Settin' the Woods on Fire (undubbed) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
Settin’ the Woods on Fire
lyricist and composer:
Ed G. Nelson (Popular music songwriter and bandleader) and Fred Rose (songwriter)
publisher:
Milene Music. Inc (ASCAP) (on 1952-07-29)
2:26
23I’ll Sail My Ship Alone
producer:
Jack Clement, Bill Justis and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
Cliff Acred (on 1958-11-05)
drums (drum set):
Jeff Davis (US 1950s drummer) (on 1958-11-05) and Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1958-11-05)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1958-11-05) and Billy Lee Riley (on 1958-11-05)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-11-05)
saxophone:
Martin Willis (US saxophonist) (on 1958-11-05)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-11-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1993)
cover recording of:
I’ll Sail My Ship Alone (on 1958-11-05)
writer:
Morry Burns, Henry Bernard, Lois Mann and Henry Thurston
2:17
24I Could Never Be Ashamed of You
cover recording of:
I Could Never Be Ashamed of You
lyricist and composer:
Hank Williams (country music legend)
2:38
25My Blue Heaven
producer:
Jack Clement, Bill Justis and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
Cliff Acred (on 1959-03-22)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1959-03-22)
guitar:
Brad Suggs (on 1959-03-22)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1959-03-22)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1959-03-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1993)
cover recording of:
My Blue Heaven (on 1959-03-22)
lyricist:
George A. Whiting (popular songwriter) (in 1924)
composer:
Walter Donaldson (in 1924)
publisher:
Leo Feist, Inc.
composed at:
New York Friars Club in New York, New York, United States (in 1924)
1:43
26Let’s Talk About Us
producer:
Jack Clement, Bill Justis and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
Cliff Acred (on 1959-03-22)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1959-03-22)
guitar:
Brad Suggs (on 1959-03-22)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1959-03-22)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1959-03-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1993)
recording of:
Let’s Talk About Us (on 1959-03-22)
lyricist and composer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1959)
2:09
27As Long as I Live
edit of:
As Long as I Live (chat & take 6) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
cover recording of:
As Long as I Live (in 1960-01)
lyricist and composer:
Roy Acuff
2:35
28Old Black Joe
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
Leo Lodner (from 1960-01-21 until 1960-01-25)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (from 1960-01-21 until 1960-01-25)
guitar:
Roland Janes (from 1960-01-21 until 1960-01-25)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1960-01-21 until 1960-01-25)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1960-01-21 until 1960-01-25)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1987)
recording of:
Old Black Joe (Jerry Lee Lewis version) (from 1960-01-21 until 1960-01-25)
lyricist and composer:
Stephen Foster (composer) (in 1853)
arranger:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
1:59
29Let’s Talk About Us
producer:
Ernie Barton
bass guitar:
Leo Lodner (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
drums (drum set):
Russell Smith (US 1950s drummer) (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
guitar:
Roland Janes (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26) and Billy Lee Riley (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1985)
recording of:
Let’s Talk About Us (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
lyricist and composer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1959)
2:09
30Bonnie B
compilation of:
Two unidentified snippets of unknown 'lost' tracks by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) and Bonnie B (chat & take 3 channel B) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
Bonnie B
lyricist and composer:
Charles Underwood
2:34
8▶CD: More Rarities
9▶CD: Unissued Takes, Vol. 1
10▶CD: Pumpin’ Piano Rock (Did I Write Some of ’Em?)
11▶CD: Unissued Takes, Vol. 2
12▶CD: Bonus CD

Credits

Release

liner notes:Adam Komorowski (compilation producer) (until 1992-07-27)
co-producer:Adam Komorowski (compilation producer) (until 1993)
Joop Visser (Dutch record producer) (until 1993)
mastering:Andy Pearce (Mastering engineer) (until 1993)
compiler:Adam Komorowski (compilation producer) (until 1993)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/3895721 [info]