Jerry Lee Lewis "She Even Woke Me Up To Say Goodbye" on The Ed Sullivan Show

[@davidhosscowart5849]

Quite possibly the most naturally talented performer to ever step on a stage!

[@luthermoore2969]

Just take. "Quite possibly" out of your statement and you got it

[@josephroache3176]

@@luthermoore2969 You got it right with your comment !

[@atomicflash1753]

Exactly

[@marannahutton458]

Agreed he was truly an amazing performer

[@jackthomas7662]

Wow what a great song, and singer

[@bluegrassboy]

Jerry's country stuff is stone cold legit. It's nearly impossible to imagine anyone, no matter who, doing this song any better. You can't separate the song from the personality.

[@cguzelli1]

Agreed - but I got to hear it back in late 1957 when my sister brought home "Great Balls of Fire" which I flipped the record to hear an amazing version of "You Win Again" the old Hank Williams classic. No mistake that all the good ole boys from Memphis and in Jerry's case Feriday, had country music in their blood.

[@likesanddislikesetc]

@@cguzelli1 don’t you wish Hank Sr. could have lived long enough to hear Jerry Lee sing you win again? I love Hank Sr. music but Jerry Lee knocked it out of the park with You Win Again. I’m afraid there will never be singers like Hank, Jerry Lee, and their kind come along anymore. The conditions that created country music just don’t exist anymore 😢

[@cguzelli1]

@@likesanddislikesetc - Jerry knocked any song that wasn't his out of the park putting his stamp on it. Country music, in fact all music continues to evolve into sometimes unrecognizable forms. Today's country hasn't sounded like traditional country for decades, but is true of rock, rap, jazz, even blues, etc. We tend to gravitiate towards the music we heard growing up. Agree, there's no one in C&W greater than Hank Sr. and he's been gone for almost 70 years

[@thomaspruit4818]

LEANN RIMES COULD CHANGE THIS TO A FEMALE'S VERSION AND I JUST KNOW EVERYONE ON 🌎 EARTH WOULD JUST HAFT TO HAVE SEVERAL COPIES, = TRUTH!!!!!!!!!

[@luthermoore2969]

Nobody ever did it better after jerry lee done it.

[@neilmccormick2064]

Wow man . Imagine being born with that much talent. Unbelievable, not only the real king of rock n roll, but one of the greatest Country singer's of all time . 👏

[@devakikaren]

Us fans need a boxed set of all his country songs. Boxed set of all his vintage gospel songs of wch there are a great many. Thank God for You-Tube where we can watch over & over & over.

[@rossscott2734]

You’re absolutely right… He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Jerry…?

[@bamboo1566]

can throw his voice around any lyrics rip JLL

[@artvandalay3199]

He looks like he has ice water running through his veins. What a performer, best country voice the genre has seen.

[@glindathegoodwitch3385]

No, lots of hot blooded emotion to turn on his fans.

[@DavidBrown-wn7kb]

Long ago hen I turned 18 in Memphis Tennessee my friends took me to Hernando's Hideaway for my first legal drink of alcohol. This was a place Jerry Lee liked to frequent. When we walked through the door Jerry Lee was on the little stage banging out a tune. It was an impromptu concert for the 30 people in Hernando's Hideaway that night. That was a great birthday I will never forget!

[@rowdyways4228]

I don’t think anything would ever beat that for a birthday! Lucky!!

[@atomicflash1753]

This man has the most unbelievable vocal delivery

[@MrDeterioration]

They're all gone now: Elvis, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly. The best was saved for last. RIP, Killer.

[@luthermoore2969]

Not many artists can say they were better live than on recording, Jerry lee was part of that few that could

[@buffalee]

U MAKE ME HAPPY TO LISTEN TO THE KILLERRRRRRRRRRRR

[@dalegriffin6768]

Nobody could match the greatness of ole Jerry Lee, his talent goes unmatched

[@neilmccormick2064]

My folks had all Jerry Lees country records when i was a kid and they played them all time . I knew all the words to these tunes by the time I was 12 years old .

[@knowmusicman157]

That's country gold my friend.

[@johnmurphy6128]

RIP Jerry Lee one of the greatest and underrated country singers of all time this is without a doubt "killer country"

[@darinaadland5226]

Jerry Lee Lewis can sing anything from rock n roll to country. I can listen to the man sing all day long

[@charlielohr5252]

amen brother

[@patriciadimaggiosiergiej92]

This is without a doubt my favorite Jerry Lee Lewis song. He should be in the country music Hall of Fame!

[@colbynewman9373]

100%

[@phillipnixon8136]

Absolutely!!!!!!

[@ronbo11]

He was announced as a new member yesterday (2022-05-17)! I'm just glad he's still alive to see it happen. He had country hits (including #1's in each decade) from the 50's - 70's. Congratulations to The Killer!

[@kbchaffin53]

@@ronbo11 thanks!

[@brentforrest8849]

Patricia DiMaggio… They finally inducted him to Country Music Hall of Fame. Thank God he lived to see it was able to accept the award. He was gracious. Said he was grateful to be recognized along with Hank Williams. Not a hint of resentment or bitterness.

[@ontheochils]

As great a performance as you are ever going to hear.... Jerry Lee Lewis... we miss you..

[@richardstambaugh744]

His best version of this song

[@lynnmcculloch-m4h]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wesleyhall8630]

Bought this album back in the 60's. What made Milwaukee Famous. One of the greatest singers .

[@autobotransformer]

There is no better version of this song than this - bar none!!!

[@SheilaKulawinski]

Great performance 2 kings out of Memphis Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley may their music live on RIP

[@frankstecker5675]

Jerry lee lewis..🎹🎹 R.I.P....

[@killerjerrylee]

He would say a lot about this god given talent. I really cannot appreciate another artist quite the same as Jerry Lee. Evidentially once you get into him it’s understandable. X

[@robertbrooks-v4t]

100% GOD gifted. You can't teach this way of playing the piano. Jerry started playing at the age of 3. HHe admitted GOD blessed him.

[@46reno]

I keep coming back to this performance. Country today can’t touch it. The soul, the confidence, is amazing.

[@josephroache3176]

It’s quite remarkable that he hardly ever looks down at the keys when he sings…….what a player !!!

[@cz6301]

I never realized Jerry Lee was such a good singer till he started singing country songs.

[@emzid5105]

when i was a kid, i always tought that he was mainly a great piano player. Then i realised how amazing his voice was. I think you've got to be a bit singer yourself to understand how great Jerry's way of singing was.

[@adrianotero7963]

In my opinion.....Jerry could sing better than his piano playing.. and he was a master at that.

[@emzid5105]

​I agree hundred pr cent. His voice is totally underrated i don't know why. Like i often say, it's very hard to sing like him, he does some notes wich are very subtle, very sharp and smart . For example, I can somehow imitate the style of elvis if i want, but jerry lee ? no way

[@shawnbennet432]

He sold out, he was pandering to the public.

[@benblair7510]

Country is what made him great in my book. This song in particular

[@Rockmyer]

That is one of the Best performances ever recorded!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@khstoll]

From a guy who was known as a wild piano player, that's how you sing a country song!

[@buffalee]

U SAID IT

[@spyderlogan4992]

This performance, to me, is the epitome of soul singing. It's deep, direct and heartfelt. Rest in Peace, Brother Jerry.

[@richardstubblefield7202]

Extremely underrated ballad singer

[@hollywoodjoe123]

YES he is known for his rockers - BUT when JERRY LEE LEWIS sings a soft ballad HE is KING ! Never again _ the one the only JERRY LEE LEWIS !

[@TonyGPizza]

How is this man not in the Country Music Hall of Fame? Or for that matter Charlie Rich or JUNE CARTER???

[@markusr7421]

CMHoF ain't nothing to do with Country Music anymore - just only for money and politics...

[@bhodges00]

Silver Fox was awesome. Love his songs.

[@robertoesse2650]

Jerry Lee and Tanya Tucker

[@amandahumphrey9832]

Jerry lee,moon mullican and Mel street should all be but aren't

[@andrewpattenden8446]

It is due to him playing rock n roll and going wild at the grand ole opry after he promised not to, I believe.

[@jansobieski7470]

Jerry Lee + Roy Orbison + Elvis = GOAT's of male pop/country music simultaneously ...

[@blakewilliams9642]

Perfection actually does exist and its Jerry Lee Lewis on piano

[@jayr178]

He brought it on this one. It’s not easy keeping a slow rhythm song, and singing it flawlessly.

[@thomastrain7311]

All the while shredding the piano

[@spyderlogan4992]

Country Gospel sung and played with Soul. And he was The Last Man Standing of that era. God Bless Jerry Lee Lewis.

[@adrianotero7963]

This is true country......not the garbage passed off today.

[@G8GT364CI]

RIP Jerry Lee, you were one of a handful of greats.

[@libbytaylir6492]

Love his music!

[@glencoe6305]

All you Pop Bubble Gum "Country" Music Fans, this is what REAL Country Music sounds like. Jerry Lee needs put in the Country Hall of Fame,while he is still with us.

[@marymcquaid7291]

I wonder if it matters to him. He already stands so far above the rest.

[@adrianotero7963]

It is about time.......

[@tgh223]

man i miss real country music he was has good has it gets

[@impiantifotovoltaici]

Sia nel country che nel rock n' roll, Jerry Lee Lewis è una spanna sopra tutti quanti.

[@dstorm7752]

Extremely well written song too...

[@laurenh1445]

My god he was so handsome 😍thanks Jerry for your amazing music! ❤️

[@radioman6489]

We need more of this style country music

[@luthermoore2969]

More? We just need a dash of Jerry had and it would be 10x better.

[@radioman6489]

@@luthermoore2969 that's true, today's music sucks

[@radioman6489]

​@@luthermoore2969 Luther a amateur radio person is singing classic country and gospel music. check him out on KZbin. put in W2YM

[@richardstambaugh744]

My favorite Jerry Lee Lewis song

[@beverlybalan8852]

Jerry Lewis was an amazing singer. The way he played the piano was a special gift. Who plays like that ❤❤❤

[@williamhutcheson6511]

Always grips me. No one did bluesey country like he did.

[@tcblightningfast5687]

Notice how smoothly he maneuvers around the microphone stand at around :30, when playing on the high end. This may seem somewhat trivial to the average person, but to not miss a key while using the entire range of the piano, not to mention having to move your arm around the microphone stand; is astoundingly exceptional. Long love the Killer.

[@alanthistlethwaite8436]

No one does it like gerry.👍

[@navigatingwithnana]

RIP JLL- America will never forget you. ♥🙏💔

[@esthersansevere2278]

The Best !! All his Life and mine ! # 1 piano player and singer… Never be another like him !

[@LuchSveta1]

Just discovered this song , simply amazing performance ❤

[@murph3001]

An amazing vocalist . This is forever . Rip soulman

[@scottanderson3285]

The saddest news of the year, just announced this morning....... (10/28/2022) The Killer passed peacefully at his home in Mississippi, at age 87. He will surely be missed by everyone who loves music. There will never be another Jerry Lee Lewis. btw, this tune here, surely my all time fave of all his songs, penned by the legendary Mickey Newbury.

[@phosierichards2219]

This is without doubt his greatest rendition of this version "She Even Woke Me Up To Say Goodbye." Saw his concert at Festival Hall, Melbourne, Australia, 1970. Fantastic performer.

[@paulkahukura8907]

He is a very talented singer is Jerry Lee

[@USNAVDC]

The MASTER! No one can touch this! R.I.P. Jerry Lee could rip your heart out with a song.

[@pansydavis4861]

ABSOLUTELY the best!! No one can come close to this man…He puts everything he has in every song he sings!! What a great talent !!

[@LB14745]

Absolutely amazing performance!

[@MichaelC_22]

I love playing this song for people to see if they can figure out who it is. Then seeing the surprise on their face when I tell them it's Jerry Lee Lewis.

[@markspeeps]

Wow I had never heard Jerry Lee Lewis do this song. News flash it is fantastic.

[@billyjackwashburn6970]

I consider this to be greatest country song of all time. George Jones song " He Stopped Loving Her Today " seems to be credited as the number one country song of all time ? Great song, but I feel this song put the icing on the cake in country music. :)

[@dalefrancis1455]

Jerry Lee Lewis and George Jones would have to be two of the greatest stylists across any genre of music. The ability to take any song and make it their own is testament the natural talent they had.

[@dr.krinkleweldon5934]

And Hank Sr.

[@dennisschuetzeband]

George Jones might be the best country singer, but JLL will always be my favorite.

[@BestServedCold10]

I heard the news this morning that you'd left us, Killer. You didn't wake up my dear old daddy to say goodbye. Rest in peace.

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

Damn that country boy could sing!

[@OWR0406]

The greatest country song of all time

[@brentclackson7009]

This was near the end for Elvis and he never lost the power and soul of his voice.

[@izzyzephier6424]

Jerry Lee was one of the best!!! I'm 73', I liked him back in 67' and I still like his music!!

[@RolandWilder]

Perfect, he nailed it.

[@billlunsford287]

Jerry you taught me how to play the piano, and I'm so ever grateful... R.I.P my dear friend, we will all miss you.

[@HectorGarcia-vu9pn]

He will always be one of my favorites. I wish my dad would have any the opportunity to meet him. One of my biggest regrets.

[@SN-ed7wi]

RIP JLL, "The Killer". I jut read his obituary on BBC and they mentioned this song, the title lyrics were captivating. I'm glad I came here to watch this performance. Now to the rest of his catalogue. With great artists, their work outlives them....for our benefit.

[@Colinshreds69]

Is it weird that im 16 and think this is amazing lol. JLL is thr best piano player to ever touch them ivories.

[@hamletsmill258]

Art Tatum and Cziffra burst out laughing...

[@terrygreer2021]

I had never heard this before. So glad I stumbled upon it. He sings the crap out of it. Made my day!

[@TheGeonam]

I have a CD of his greatest hits in my car. If I have had a bad day or just not with it all I have to do is pop that CD in and my entire mood changes to happy. Swear that's the truth.

[@LuchSveta1]

You have to watch him performing - it is a part of magic ❤

[@mariacallahan7506]

Just heard the great Jerry Lee sing this song-I hate crying this early in the morning.

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face .

[@vodenapuska4796]

Never again, such a killer! Rest in peace Jerry, see you on another place, another time.

[@murph3001]

Jerry thank you so much for all the. Wonderful. Music . You were and remain a great vocalist. --- no matter what type of music your vocals are the best. This performance displays how great your ballads we're. . Rip and and thanks. There will always be a whole lot of shakin goin on.

[@legendtwo]

I had no idea he could sing a country song this well. I truly have never heard this before but this was fantastic.

[@rockyesterline7942]

This is probably his best slow song he has ever done!!!!

[@mistermaxr]

One of the best sad country songs ever

[@johnmcmahon8513]

Flawless.

[@kathymawer9295]

God gives a gift of a talent like He did Jerry, now I don't believe He wants somebody to drink a bottle or two of tequilla while using that talent but I also believe He forgives with a love we cannot understand.

[@trclm26]

Effortless and perfect at the same time.

[@markusr7421]

Maybe his best performance of this song he has ever done - magic!

[@peterchecksfield9958]

Absolutely! Some time in the mid '70s he changed the key (from 'D' to 'C'), and it was never the same again.

[@markusr7421]

@@peterchecksfield9958 To be honest, somewhere in the mid 70s his voice wasn't able to sing it in "D". Wish, he would have done a piano solo in this performance - my favourite solo was London'83....

[@luthermoore2969]

​@@markusr7421he broke his nose in like 1974 or something around there which really made it difficult for him to sing by having sinus problems due to the broken nose. You can really tell his voice changed from mid 70s until he stopped playing.

[@GeneDevaney-zl7hc]

Jerry.we.go.back.to.the.70s.i.got.to.see.jerry.in.person.in.a.club.ala.i.got.to.shake.his.hand.i.miss.his.songs.thank.you.jerry.god.bless.you.buddy

[@Greeley.d]

Old boy from south Louisiana could sing. Miss your music Jerry

[@mikedurhan9941]

Hell of a song by a hell of an artist.

[@richardrowe1538]

I agree with David. This is a very subdued Jerry Lee Lewis. However, I will listen and watch any performance Jerry

[@gitarzan99]

Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley are all cousins and happen to be masters of the piano.

[@charltonlwalker]

Good gosh almighty he could flat out sing a country song.

[@peterbedford380]

What a great singer and musician none better

[@debbiemcwilliams2789]

Country Music Hall of Famer and still alive... Quite the achievement

[@rossscott2734]

You’re absolutely right… He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Jerry…?

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face .

[@phosierichards]

Jerry Lee is an innovator , not an imitator Period. Best years 1962- 1975.

[@Skiljebo1947]

I fully agree!

[@donnievick3076]

There are very few originals in the music world, The Killer is one of those few!

[@rossscott2734]

You’re absolutely right… He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Jerry…?

[@ghostrider-ek8gu]

There is only one ... never be another ... The Real Wild One ... The true King of Rock n Roll ... Jerry Lee Lewis

[@emzid5105]

Deos anybody realise how great his signing was back then ???

[@regmason2329]

A lot of us do- my friend.

[@emzid5105]

​@@regmason2329 people talk mostly about his piano playing but not so much about his voice. You'll often hear that Elvis is a better singer and jerry a better musician wich isn't true. It's very hard to sing like Jerry. People should listen to his rendition of "who will the next fool be" in the BBC radio in 1964, or " to make love sweeter for you" in the tom jones show in 1969, to notice his incredible flow. The way he used his voice was very subtle. Elvis was great but he wouldn't have been able to sing like this.

[@siggeammitz1644]

Yes, yes we do💕

[@emzid5105]

@@siggeammitz1644 you probably understand music better thant most, the average people can't understand how great Jerry's voice was back then. I'm a singer/musician and i found out really hard to even try to emulate Jerry's singing style.

[@siggeammitz1644]

@@emzid5105 I think jerry lee lewis may have had perfect pitch. The man is a fantastic artist or stylist as jerry lee lewis puts it ❤️ may god bless him 💕🙏💕

[@marythompson5458]

Jerry is the great country singer there no one who could be as good

[@rossscott2734]

You’re absolutely right… He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Jerry…?

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face .

[@davidstokes8538]

Jerry wasn’t no joke. A perfectionist in motion. Sure as hell never be a duplicate.