Live at the Star Club, Hamburg cover

Live at the Star Club, Hamburg

Jerry Lee Lewis · 1964

37 min · 13 tracks · blues · country · gospel

A raucous blend of rock and roll energy fueled by Jerry Lee's electrifying piano and raw vocal power.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy party atmosphere
  • short bursts of excitement
  • live performance spontaneity
  • danceable rhythms throughout
  • playful crowd interaction

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek lengthy, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Live at the Star Club, Hamburg' was released in January 1964, Jerry Lee Lewis had already established himself as a rock and roll pioneer with hits like 'Great Balls of Fire'. This album marked a significant moment in his career, capturing his dynamic live performance style during a period when he was experiencing a resurgence after facing personal controversies in the late 1950s.
Stylistic neighbors
Little Richard· Chuck Berry· Fats Domino

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mean Woman Blues 3:51
  • 2 High School Confidential 2:29
  • 3 Money (That’s What I Want) 4:44
  • 4 Matchbox 2:44
  • 5 What’d I Say, Part 1 2:19
  • 6 What’d I Say, Part 2 3:05
  • 7 Great Balls of Fire 1:54
  • 8 Good Golly, Miss Molly 2:19
  • 9 Lewis’ Boogie 2:04
  • 10 Your Cheatin’ Heart 2:50
  • 11 Hound Dog 2:28
  • 12 Long Tall Sally 1:52
  • 13 Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On 4:22

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata