The Sun Years (12 LP set)

~ Release by Jerry Lee Lewis (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

Inside this presentation box: 12 individually sleeved LPs containing 209 recordings interspersed with many extracts of hokum and mayhem from the original Sun recording sessions; each LP sleeve bearing a detailed track-by-track analysis of the enclosed recordings. A 36-page, LP-size booklet containing Introduction by Sam C. Phillips; overview of Jerry's career during The Sun Years; analysis of The Sun Sound; detailed session discography of Jerry's Sun recordings; photos, cuttings and memorabilia.
The whole comprising a definitive compilation of the vital recordings of a vital man: The Killer – Jerry Lee Lewis.
The 209 recordings in this set are coded on this box as follows:

  • A: 57 tracks (27%) – as mastered and first issued between 1956–1965 by Sam C. Phillips' original Sun Records Co.
  • B: 7 tracks (3,5%) – previously unissued raw tracks of recordings that were issued on original Sun with overdubbed vocal/instrumental accompaniment
  • C: 77 tracks (37%) – first issued after the Sun catalogue was bought by Shelby S. Singleton in 1969. Many of the tracks, only previously issued in simulated stereo, are first issued here in original mono
  • D: 60 tracks (28,5%) – previously unissued alternative takes of previously issued titles
  • E: 8 tracks (4%) – previously unissued titles.
Annotation last modified on 2012-07-15 07:36 UTC.

Tracklist

112" Vinyl: Dixie (1956)
212" Vinyl: Whole Lotta Shakin’ (January – February 1957)
312" Vinyl: Lewis Boogie (Summer 1957)
412" Vinyl: Balls of Fire (September 1957 – January 1958)
512" Vinyl: Good Rockin’ Tonight (January – March 1958)
612" Vinyl: Wild One (March – April 1958)
712" Vinyl: Live and Let Live (May – November 1958)
812" Vinyl: It Hurt Me So (November 1958 – March 1959)
912" Vinyl: The Guilty One (March 1959 – January 1960)
1012" Vinyl: What’d I Say (January 1960 – February 1961)
1112" Vinyl: Won’t Happen With Me (June 1961 – June 1962)
#TitleRatingLength
A1It Won’t Happen With Me (A)
edit of:
It Won't Happen With Me (take named (1) on BCD 17254) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
It Won’t Happen With Me (on 1961-06-12)
lyricist and composer:
Raymond Lamont Evans
publisher:
Knox Music, Inc.
3:05
A2C.C. Rider (D)
bass guitar:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1961-06-12)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1961-06-12)
guitar:
Kelton ‘Kelso’ Herston (on 1961-06-12) and Wayne Moss (on 1961-06-12)
organ:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1961-06-12)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1961-06-12)
background vocals and choir vocals:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1961-06-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1983)
remix of:
C. C. Rider (version 2 stereo) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
C. C. Rider (Jerry Lee Lewis version) (on 1961-06-12)
arranger:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
version of:
See See Rider Blues
2:21
A3I Love You Because (C)
bass guitar:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1961-06-12)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1961-06-12)
guitar:
Kelton ‘Kelso’ Herston (on 1961-06-12) and Wayne Moss (on 1961-06-12)
organ:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1961-06-12)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1961-06-12)
background vocals and choir vocals:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1961-06-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1971)
remix of:
I Love You Because (version 2 stereo) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
cover recording of:
I Love You Because (on 1961-06-12)
lyricist and composer:
Leon Payne (Country/Rockabilly artist)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (tradename of Sony/ATV Songs LLC) and Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1949-10-12)
1:50
A4Save the Last Dance for Me (A)
bass guitar:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1961-06-12)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1961-06-12)
guitar:
Kelton ‘Kelso’ Herston (on 1961-06-12) and Wayne Moss (on 1961-06-12)
organ:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1961-06-12)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1961-06-12)
background vocals and choir vocals:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1961-06-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1961)
remix of:
Save the Last Dance for Me (stereo) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
cover recording of:
Save the Last Dance for Me (on 1961-06-12)
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Hill and Range Southwind Mus S A (BMI-affiliated), Pomus Songs Inc., Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc., Rumbalero Music Inc., The Manor Music Co. Ltd., Trio Music Co., Inc., Unichappell Music, Inc., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (publisher) (in 1974) and Trio Music (publisher) (in 1974)
1:49
A5Hello Josephine (My Girl Josephine) (A)
remix of:
Hello Josephine (My Girl Josephine) (master stereo) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
edit of:
Hello Josephine (slate & master) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
cover recording of:
My Girl Josephine
lyricist and composer:
Antoine Dominique Domino (Fats Domino) and Dave Bartholomew
writer:
Dave Bartholomew and Fats Domino
publisher:
EMI United Partnership Ltd. and J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
1:40
A6High Powered Woman (C)
producer:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) 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 1961-06-14)
drums (drum set):
Gene Chrisman (on 1961-06-14)
guitar:
Brad Suggs (on 1961-06-14)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1961-06-14)
saxophone:
Johnny 'Ace' Cannon (on 1961-06-14)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1961-06-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1977)
cover recording of:
High Powered Woman (on 1961-06-14)
lyricist and composer:
Sonny Terry
1:59
A7Ramblin’ Rose (C)
producer:
Billy Sherrill (US songwriter/producer/arranger)
bass guitar:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1961-09-21)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1961-09-21)
guitar:
Jerry Kennedy (on 1961-09-21) and Wayne Moss (on 1961-09-21)
horn:
Don Sheffield (on 1961-09-21), Bill McElhiney (on 1961-09-21), Cam Mullins (on 1961-09-21) and John Wilkin (on 1961-09-21)
organ:
Jerry Tuttle (on 1961-09-21)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1961-09-21)
saxophone:
Karl Gavin (on 1961-09-21), Jim Hall (saxophonist) (on 1961-09-21) and Homer 'Boots' Randolph (on 1961-09-21)
background vocals and choir vocals:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1961-09-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1962)
remix of:
Ramblin' Rose (extended master stereo) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
cover recording of:
Ramblin’ Rose (Written by Wilkin and Burch) (on 1961-09-21)
writer:
Fred Burch and Marijohn Wilkin
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
3:24
A8Rockin’ the Boat of Love (C)
edit of:
Rockin' the Boat of Love by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
Rockin’ the Boat of Love
lyricist and composer:
Carl Mann
2:39
A9Money (A)
edit of:
Money (extended) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
cover recording of:
Money (That’s What I Want)
writer:
Janie Bradford and Berry Gordy
publisher:
EMI United Partnership Ltd., Jobete Music (UK), Jobete Music Co., Inc., Stone Agate Music Division and United Partnership Ltd.
2:35
B1I’ve Been Twistin’ (D)
remix of:
I've Been Twistin' (slate & take 4 stereo) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
edit of:
I've Been Twistin' (slate & take 4) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
I’ve Been Twistin’
lyricist and composer:
Herman Parker Jr.
3:15
B2Whole Lotta Twistin’ Goin’ On (D)
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
R.W. McGee (on 1962-01-04)
drums (drum set):
Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer) (on 1962-01-04)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1962-01-04) and Brad Suggs (on 1962-01-04)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-01-04)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-01-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1974)
remix of:
Whole Lot Of Twistin' (stereo) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
cover recording of:
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On (on 1962-01-04)
writer:
Sunny David (US rockabilly pianist & songwriter) and Dave “Curly” Williams
publisher:
Cherio Music Publishers, Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Marlyn Music Publishing Inc. (also displayed as “Marlyn Music Publishers Inc.” on releases), Marlyn Music Publishing Ltd., Ni'Mani Entertainment Co. (ASCAP-affiliated) and Whole Lotta Shakin' Music
3:17
B3High Powered Woman (C)
edit of:
High Powered Woman (version 2) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
High Powered Woman
lyricist and composer:
Sonny Terry
1:45
B4I Know What It Means (D)
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
R.W. McGee (on 1962-01-04)
drums (drum set):
Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer) (on 1962-01-04)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1962-01-04) and Brad Suggs (on 1962-01-04)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-01-04)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-01-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1982)
cover recording of:
I Know What It Means (on 1962-01-04)
lyricist and composer:
Stan Kesler (US session musician, composer and producer)
publisher:
Katrina Music Publishing Company
2:37
B5Sweet Little Sixteen (A)
edit of:
Sweet Little Sixteen (slate & master) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
cover recording of:
Sweet Little Sixteen
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Fermata do Brasil, Isalee Music Publishing Co. (Chuck Berry’s music publishing company), Isalee Music Publishing Company and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2:53
B6Sweet Little Sixteen (C)
edit of:
Sweet Little Sixteen (version 2: slate & take 1 stereo) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
cover recording of:
Sweet Little Sixteen
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Fermata do Brasil, Isalee Music Publishing Co. (Chuck Berry’s music publishing company), Isalee Music Publishing Company and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2:27
B7Hello Josephine (My Girl Josephine) (C)
producer:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) 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 1962-01-05)
drums (drum set):
Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer) (on 1962-01-05)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1962-01-05) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1962-01-05)
organ:
Shirley Sisk (on 1962-01-05)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-01-05)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-01-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1969)
cover recording of:
My Girl Josephine (on 1962-01-05)
lyricist and composer:
Antoine Dominique Domino (Fats Domino) and Dave Bartholomew
writer:
Dave Bartholomew and Fats Domino
publisher:
EMI United Partnership Ltd. and J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
2:21
B8Set My Mind at Ease (C)
producer:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) 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 1962-01-05)
drums (drum set):
Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer) (on 1962-01-05)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1962-01-05) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1962-01-05)
organ:
Shirley Sisk (on 1962-01-05)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-01-05)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-01-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1974)
remix of:
Set My Mind at Ease (take named (1) on BCD 17254 stereo) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
Set My Mind at Ease (on 1962-01-05)
lyricist and composer:
Red West
1:42
B9Waiting for a Train (C)
producer:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) 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 1962-01-05)
drums (drum set):
Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer) (on 1962-01-05)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1962-01-05) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1962-01-05)
organ:
Shirley Sisk (on 1962-01-05)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-01-05)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-01-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1973)
remix of:
Waiting for a Train (chat & take named (1.1) on BCD 17254 stereo) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
cover recording of:
Waiting for a Train (on 1962-01-05)
lyricist and composer:
Jimmie Rodgers (country music pioneer, died in 1933)
1:51
1212" Vinyl: Can’t Seem to Say Goodbye (June 1962 – August 1963)