single · November 20, 1958

I'll Sail My Ship Alone / It Hurt Me So

Sun RecordsSee this day
rockblues

These Sun Records sides, cut in late 1958, found Lewis revisiting country material after a string of rock and roll smashes. The A-side, a standard previously recorded by Guy Lombardo and others, became Lewis's first single to miss the Billboard Hot 100.

Jerry Lee Lewis is a rock and roll pianist and singer from Ferriday, Louisiana, known for his energetic performances and distinctive vocal style. In 1958, he was at the peak of his early fame, following the major success of "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On."

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