FIRST TIME REACTING TO JERRY LEE LEWIS "GREAT BALLS OF FIRE" REACTION

[@Lakeshore14]

When he was in his prime he was W-I-L-D. He was an extremely controversial person. But no one could take away from him his fantastic piano skills and his showmanship. Thanks for reacting to this. 👏👏

[@BelindaTN]

Especially controversial because he is Jimmy Swaggert’s first cousin as well as Micky Gilley. They all 3 grew up together and were taught to play the piano by their grandmother.

[@daleb1279]

Jerry Lee in the 1950s was an absolute wild man performer. Watching him perform it in a live 50s version is a much more animated experience than even this. Jerry Lee was also first cousins with televangelist Jimmy Swaggart and country singer and nightclub owner Mickey Gilley.

[@dagmar.6954]

Jerry Lee Lewis was one of the more flamboyant & wilder rock & roll singers of the time in the 50's-60's. He was nicknamed "The Killer". His piano playing & showmanship were legendary. He had a lot of hits such as "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On", "Breathless", "High School Confidential", "What'd I Say", "Wild One", "Another Place, Another Time" etc. His career faltered for a time when he married his 13-year-old cousin. We recently lost this legend.

[@tammyjackson3113]

KILLER Jerry Lee, you have to see him when he was younger, he set his piano on fire.

[@lewisclabough8305]

He was the greatest Rock n Roll performer ever! I saw Little Richard 3 times and he was gfeat.But im telling you NoOne evef Rock And rolled like him. For pure Rock n Roll he was the best . They had to take an intermission everytime he finished playing. Jerry Lee Lewis didn't just pound tbe piano he put on a show doing it.

[@as7326]

This was good, but to really understand him, you should find an old black & white performance when he was young. You'd be amazed!!

[@TexasMagnolia]

Known as “The Killer”….nothing and nobody could control this madman! Especially when he felt the Need to set his piano on fire.

[@lisasurles1655]

You definitely need to check out some of his younger performances!

[@jolenewitzel7919]

Just imagine, this is the calm version. You should see the one of him younger.

[@NicholasRonReynolds]

Absolutely Jolene..,Jerry was controversial to say the least and his initial performance was wild for the conservative 50;s. He and Little Rchard were at their peak then...

[@johnpearce3714]

​@@NicholasRonReynolds ,See Rockin' Jerry Lee Lewis at Australia 1989 , Rome 1988 , Pretty Wild then !!

[@marcusbetancourt3760]

Needless to say, another great performance by Jerry Lee Lewis. You ought to check out Jerry ehen not only does he sets the piAno on fire but he keeps on playing the piano and singing at the same time. Now you know why they call Jerry Lee Lewis "the Killer"! He was totally, totally Cool Daddy'O. Totally, totally Cool. I really did enjoy it. Have a Blessed Evening.

[@1stsharkb8]

I've been to many many concerts in my 60 years. All types of music. From Marley to Meatloaf!! Willie Nelson to Wet Willie. Ethan James to The James Gang. Jerry Lee was always some of the best live entertainment ever!

[@Leann2]

He was truly awesome 👏🏼

[@douglaspensack3499]

Many don't know that a piano is a percussion instrument (as the mallets strike the strings). But, Jerry Lee got it!

[@joeskinner6009]

The 1st guitar player was Elvis's guitar player James Burton. The other was the lead player from Queen. They all love Jerry Lee.

[@sharonvincent4238]

Jerry Lee was an extremely talented, wild, and crazy guy. He did what he wanted regardless of consequences. He married his 13 year old cousin and once when angry with Elvis, he crashed his car through the gates of Elvis’s Graceland. He set firs to his piano while on stage performing once. But he could play a piano with his eyes blindfolded and one hand tied behind his back.

[@pennyyoung3166]

According to the movie great balls of fire he wanted to finish on stage last with opening Chuck Berry so he set the piano on fire

[@CybermanBill]

You really need to see Jaylee Lewis, when he was in prime! When he was born Elvis on tour! Him Elvis me, the king and many other famous artists, and Johnny Cash we’re on an original record. Label called Sun records! And send records would send them all out, on tour together! Now, imagine seeing that lineup! Anyway, you said you wanted more life out of the performance, did you have to see a young Jerry Lee Lewis! Energy was off the charts! He would play the piano like you never seen before, including with his feet and like a lot of guitarists, he would play the piano behind his back! It really is crazy and definitely worth checking out! Type in the search bar, Jerry lee Lewis, great balls of fire 1950s or something along those lines. I tell you now, you won’t regret it you won’t regret it!

[@LadyIarConnacht]

I wanted to play the piano as a kid and took lessons. I did find it challenging to play certain kinds of songs because just like you said - it feels like you're playing with both sides of your brain.

[@katrinacash6393]

In old black and white footage when he was younger he even played the piano with his feet! LOL This is a performance from 1957 on the Steve Allen Show. He plays "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and he's absolutely wild and on fire! Video Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKiahHV8Yphoe9U

[@douglasmcpherson1160]

The guitar solo is by Brian May from Queen. Other guest guitarists on stage in this clip are James Burton (Elvis' band), Dave Edmunds, Ray Davies from the Kinks, and a couple more...

[@nacnud1]

A lot of people don't know this but when died, he was laid to rest in the back corner of his family plot in a tiny little family cemetary on a back road. It is shown on you tube

[@bonimcnatt4844]

He's an old man here. See one when he was young. He would play the piano w his feet and jump all over the place.

[@shirleymongold1201]

Not only right hand and left hand but you have some serious foot pedals to deal with. Still and amazing pianist

[@pennyyoung3166]

He had a hard time also married his young cousin band from England his cousins played the piano as well Mickey Gilley and Jimmy Swaggart

[@darkomtobia]

Jerry Lee's honky tonk stuff is great. There's some excellent stuff from Austin City Limits.

[@karenpowell6063]

Jerry was wild as a buck in his earlier days

[@johnpearce3714]

@karenpowell6063 , You should also see Jerry Lee Lewis Live in Australia 1989 singing G.B.of F. Wembley ,1990 G.B.of F. ---- W.L.S.G.ON. Rome 1988 --- all on the web.& KZbin Jll.sites.

[@orionhumberger8648]

He plays what used to be known as "stride piano". Left hand follows the bass - rhythm section while your right hand carries the melody and/or soloing...

[@MamaBe1963]

Look at his earlier shows! You will be shocked.

[@tennpsyc0316]

Elvis .. Jailhouse Rock Michael Jackson Thriller or Beat It Paula Abdul Opposites Attract ❤❤ My childhood friend played piano like this when we were teens .. he plays keyboards professionally now for Winchester 49 ..

[@jacqueline4514]

Jerry Lee Lewis had been torn between preaching and Rock N Roll; we know which one he chose 😂

[@TexasMagnolia]

To witness some of the greatest piano work in music history…Discover Elton John and Billy Joel in live performances.

[@littlepatsygivens4542]

He was the very “Last Man Standing” the Great JLL #killer

[@shirleymongold1201]

Left hand is rhythm

[@nonothing9509]

So what if he married his 13 year old cousin

[@LM-hb6yn]

He was older in this version. You should react to the younger version.

[@brendaguerin5423]

You need to see the young Jerry lee amazing talent but did not care for him as a person

[@karenpowell6063]

Do the young Jerry

[@diannakroeger7381]

If you would like some awesome piano, work, check out Yuja Wang playing the flight of the bumblebee

[@chrischar9428]

Find a younger version

[@michellejackson6679]

Respected with the piano... not so much for marrying his 13 yr old cousin.. when he was in his 20's,,,, He gave country music a bad name at that point...