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
8▼CD: More Rarities
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Am I to Be the One
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) and Charlie Rich (US country singer) (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1970)
recording of:
Am I to Be the One (from 1959-06-25 until 1959-06-26)
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and R. Stevenson (US songwriter Augustus R. Stevenson)
Jerry Lee Lewis & Charlie Rich1:43
2Baby Baby Bye Bye
compilation of:
Studio chatter #1 & slate #8-track B by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) and Baby Baby Bye Bye (take 8 track B) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
Baby Baby Bye Bye
writer:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) and Huey “Piano” Smith
Jerry Lee Lewis2:33
3Bonnie B
compilation of:
Studio chatter #1 & slate #1-channel B by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) and Bonnie B (take 1 channel B) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
Bonnie B
lyricist and composer:
Charles Underwood
Jerry Lee Lewis2:54
4As Long as I Live
compilation of:
As Long as I Live (3 false starts to take 1 track B) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) and As Long as I Live (take 1 track B) 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
Jerry Lee Lewis3:34
5What’d I Say
edit of:
What'd I Say (version 1: slate & take 2) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
cover recording of:
What’d I Say
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Mijac Music, MUAC Music, Progressive Music (publisher), Unichappell Music, Inc. and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:28
6Don’t Drop It
edit of:
Don't Drop It (chat & take named (2) on BCD 17254) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
Don’t Drop It
lyricist and composer:
Terry Fell
Jerry Lee Lewis2:15
7You Can’t Help It
edit of:
I Can't Help It (You Can't Help It) (slate & version 2, take 2) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
Jerry Lee Lewis1:52
8Milkshake Mademoiselle
bass guitar:
Jay W. Brown (1960s US R&B, single “That’s How Much / Don’t Push Me Around”)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton
guitar:
Billy Lee Riley
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
compilation of:
Milkshake Mademoiselle (4 false starts named (5) on BCD 17254) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) and Milkshake Mademoiselle (chat & take named (4) on BCD 17254) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
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)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:40
9I’ve Been Twistin’
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.
Jerry Lee Lewis3:17
10Sweet Little Sixteen
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 1993)
cover recording of:
Sweet Little Sixteen (on 1962-01-05)
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)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:33
11I Can’t Trust Me (In Your Arms Anymore)
edit of:
I Can't Trust Me (In Your Arms Anymore) (slate & take 2) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:04
12Waiting for a Train
recording of:
Waiting for a Train
lyricist and composer:
Jimmie Rodgers (country music pioneer, died in 1933)
Jerry Lee Lewis1:51
13My Girl Josephine
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 1962-06-14)
drums (drum set):
Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer) (on 1962-06-14)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1962-06-14) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1962-06-14)
organ:
Shirley Sisk (on 1962-06-14)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-06-14)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1962-06-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1989)
cover recording of:
My Girl Josephine (on 1962-06-14)
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.
Jerry Lee Lewis2:39
14I Can’t Seem to Say Goodbye
edit of:
I Can’t Seem to Say Goodbye (take named (2) on BCD 17254) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
I Can’t Seem to Say Goodbye
lyricist and composer:
Don Robertson (“Happy Whistler” songwriter)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:25
15I Forgot to Remember to Forget
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1957-08-21)
drums (drum set):
Otis Jett (on 1957-08-21)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1957-08-21)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-08-21)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-08-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1993)
cover recording of:
I Forgot to Remember to Forget (on 1957-08-21)
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)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:38
16You’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 1989)
cover recording of:
You're the Only Star in My Blue Heaven (in 1957-06)
lyricist and composer:
Gene Autry (“The Singing Cowboy”)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:31
17Whole 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 1987)
cover recording of:
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On (from 1957-01 until 1957-02)
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
Jerry Lee Lewis2:47
18Breathless
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 1993)
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.
Jerry Lee Lewis2:46
19It’ll Be Me
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 1989)
edit of:
It'll Be Me (chat & take named (1.1) on BCD 17254) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recording of:
It’ll Be Me (from 1957-01 until 1957-02)
lyricist, writer and composer:
Jack Clement
publisher:
Bob Webster Music and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:34
20Sixty Minute Man
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 1974)
cover recording of:
Sixty Minute Man (in 1957-06)
lyricist and composer:
Rose Marks (until 1951) and Billy Ward (US r&b/soul vocalist) (until 1951)
Jerry Lee Lewis1:50
21Little 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 1989)
cover recording of:
Little Green Valley (on 1957-05-30)
lyricist and composer:
Carson Robison
Jerry Lee Lewis2:07
22It’ll Be Me
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 1987)
recording of:
It’ll Be Me (in 1957-02)
lyricist, writer and composer:
Jack Clement
publisher:
Bob Webster Music and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:10
23All Night Long
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 1974)
recording of:
All Night Long (Song of Jerry Lee Lewis) (in 1957-02)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:05
24It’ll Be Me
recording of:
It’ll Be Me
lyricist, writer and composer:
Jack Clement
publisher:
Bob Webster Music and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:37
25Lovin’ Up a Storm
producer:
Jack Clement, Bill Justis and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
Billy Lee Riley (from 1958-12 until 1959-01)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (from 1958-12 until 1959-01)
guitar:
Roland Janes (from 1958-12 until 1959-01)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-12 until 1959-01)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-12 until 1959-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1989)
cover recording of:
Lovin’ Up a Storm (from 1958-12 until 1959-01)
writer:
Luther Dixon and Allyson R. Khent
publisher:
Ludix Publishing Co., Inc.
Jerry Lee Lewis1:57
26You Are My Sunshine
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1957-02-05)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1957-02-05)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-02-05)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-02-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1970)
cover recording of:
You Are My Sunshine (on 1957-02-05)
anthem of:
Louisiana, United States
writer:
Jimmie Davis (American politician, singer and songwriter) and Charles Mitchell (1940s songwriter and steel guitarist)
publisher:
Peer International (BMI) and Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic) (on 1940-01-30)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:12
27Ooby Dooby
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1957-08-21)
drums (drum set):
Otis Jett (on 1957-08-21)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1957-08-21)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-08-21)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-08-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1983)
cover recording of:
Ooby Dooby (on 1957-08-21)
lyricist and composer:
Wade Moore and Dick Penner
publisher:
Hi Lo Music, Peer International Corporation (BMI) and Southern Music Publishing Company Limited
Jerry Lee Lewis2:00
28I’m Feeling Sorry
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1957-07)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (in 1957-07)
guitar:
Roland Janes (in 1957-07)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-07)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1986)
recording of:
I’m Feelin’ Sorry (in 1957-07)
lyricist and composer:
Jack Clement
publisher:
Bob Webster Music
Jerry Lee Lewis2:25
29Great Balls of Fire
recording of:
Great Balls of Fire
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Jack Hammer (Earl Burroughs, co-wrote Great Balls of Fire)
publisher:
B.R.S. Music Corp., Carlin Music Corporation, Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher) and Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music)
Jerry Lee Lewis1:51
30Down 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 1989)
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
Jerry Lee Lewis2:01
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]