single · February 1, 1958

Breathless

Jerry Lee Lewis

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Lewis's February 1958 single 'Breathless' charted at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the follow-up to his breakthrough hit "Great Balls of Fire."

• The song was recorded on October 2, 1957, at Sun Studio in Memphis. It was released on Sun Records.
• 'Breathless' reached number 4 on the R&B Best Sellers chart. It followed 'Great Balls of Fire' on the Sun label.
• The single was released February 1, 1958. It was written by Lewis himself.

Jerry Lee Lewis was a rock and roll pianist and singer from Ferriday, Louisiana, known for his flamboyant stage presence and hits like "Great Balls of Fire." In 1958, he was at the height of his early fame following the success of his Sun Records releases.