single · November 1, 1957

Great Balls of Fire / You Win Again

Jerry Lee Lewis

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This 1957 single featured two high-energy Sun Records performances, showcasing Lewis's raw talent at the peak of his early fame.

• The A-side, "Great Balls of Fire," reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the R&B chart.
• "You Win Again" was a successful country song, topping the Billboard country singles chart.
• Both sides were recorded at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, with producer Sam Phillips.

Jerry Lee Lewis is a rock and roll pianist and singer from Ferriday, Louisiana, known for his flamboyant stage presence and energetic performances. In late 1957, he was consolidating his status as a major rock and roll star following the massive success of "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On."