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Sun Essentials [Box set]

Jerry Lee Lewis
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Jerry Lee Lewis, the Killer, is the rock n' roll singer-songwriter and pianist, whose enduring image will be him standing at the piano, limbs flailing, quiff flying, while he belts out "Great Balls of Fire" - his signature tune.

Lewis developed his style early, mixing boogie-woogie, rock, gospel and rhythm and blues. As a youth he was expelled from university for playing 'worldly' music. He moved… Read more in Amazon's Jerry Lee Lewis Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 5, 2004)
  • Original Release Date: October 5, 2004
  • Number of Discs: 4
  • Format: Box set
  • Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
  • Label: Snapper UK
  • ASIN: B00005Y0LQ
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #466,573 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Disc: 1
1. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
2. Great Balls of Fire
3. High School Confidential
4. Be-Bop-A-Lula
5. Good Golly Miss Molly [Alternate Take]
See all 32 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Big Blon' Baby
2. Rock & Roll Ruby
3. Pink Pedal Pushers
4. Breathless
5. I'm Sorry I'm Not Sorry
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Disc: 3
1. Big Legged Woman
2. Rockin' With Red
3. Sixty Minute Man
4. So Long, I'm Gone
5. I've Been Twistin'
See all 31 tracks on this disc
Disc: 4
1. What'd I Say
2. Honey Hush
3. Tomorrow Night
4. Carrying On (Sexy Ways)
5. Good Rockin' Tonight
See all 33 tracks on this disc

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Deluxe four CD box set distills the cream of Lewis' peerless recordings made for Sun Records when he was at his creative peak. These 128 remastered cuts from 'The Killer' changed the face of both rock 'n' roll & country music. Each of the themed discs has been meticulously compiled & sequenced, each one being split into two contrasting musical genres. Discs one & two both feature a selection of scorching rock 'n' roll sides contrasted with country classics, disc three concentrates on Lewis' country side & includes both rockers & ballads. The final disc comprises R&B standards & a potpourri of other musical styles. The 52 page, lavishly illustrated book contains a detailed biography & track by track commentary. Digibox. Charly. 2002.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 5-Star Bargain!, March 11, 2007
This review is from: Sun Essentials (Audio CD)
The previous reviewer is correct in that the 128 (that's right! ONE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT!!) tracks DO sound the same! They all sound like FABULOUS rock and roll!! I have NEVER acquired a better bargain in my life. I cannot recommend this too highly!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars All Killer; No Filler, October 22, 2007
This review is from: Sun Essentials (Audio CD)
This is prime Jerry Lee and lots of it. Yes, a lot of the tracks are very similar but then peanuts are all the same but you can't stop at eating just one!! This album is an absolute gem. It has lots of incendiary performances from the Killer with excellent sound and a great booklet. For the price; it's priceless!!

If you want to find out why so many people consider Jerry Lee better than Elvis, Richard, Chuck or Johnny, this is the place to start.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Killer is the tue King, March 12, 2006
By Daniel McCollum "Dan McCollum" (Kipnuk, AK (formerly Wausau, WI)) - See all my reviews
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Like a heat lightening, scorching across the hot Louisania night! I had never heard much Jerry Lee Lewis when I first decided to pick up this box set. Truth be told, the early years of rock'n'roll had not interested me much until a few months ago when my younger cousin introduced me to some of the music. Its all fair and square, though, I got him hooked in classic country a few years back.
Anyway, this box set rocks; its an amazing collection of the early work of Jerry Lee Lewis who was one of the early greats of the genre. When you listen to this music you can not help but feel that all of the cool, rebeliousness, and power which are oozing from the speakers is rubbing off on you just a little bit.
Buy this box set and then, when your done, pick up the Johnny Cash Sun Records set as well, which is another amazing collection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Charly does it again
Being a lifelong Jerry Lee Lewis fan, I've prided myself on having everything I can get my hands on to complete my collection of his recordings. Read more
Published 7 months ago by H.B. Beverly

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love Jerry Lee Lewis...buy this now!!!
When Jerry Lee Lewis was recording for Sun records it was his most prolific period in my opinion and this great box set containing 128 of his best recordings is simply stunning... Read more
Published on October 28, 2007 by Micaloneus

5.0 out of 5 stars sun essentials
Excellent service,package and item as promised. I did receive this item june 20,it took only six days to get this packace,I ordered it on june 14. Read more
Published on July 16, 2007 by Anders L. Ostberg

5.0 out of 5 stars Best and most definitive collection on CD,
If you're crazy about Jerry Lee Lewis, this is absolutely a must-have. Huge collection of his Sun songs. Read more
Published on June 12, 2007 by Bop Cat

1.0 out of 5 stars Dont Waste Your Money
Every selection on these CD"s areto short and they all sound the same Very disapointed.
Published on February 12, 2007 by George Malchow

5.0 out of 5 stars He's a real wild child-he's a wild one!
For the price that Snapper Records is offering this set it would be a real shame for any real fan of Jerry Lee not to get it. Read more
Published on June 23, 2005 by J. F Kopeck

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