| It's 1989 and the Killer is trying to jumpstart a "comeback" on the hype of a movie about to be released called "Great Balls of Fire" and he is also back in England to tour,ironically,England,more precisely,London was the scene of the great demise back in 1958,however,Jerry Lee has since gone on to being, bigger and vastly more appreciated there'in England than he is at home in the USA...at any rate,he is ready to ROCK!!! And rock he does on this hour set,with help from Van the Man,the DAvies brothers,Brian May,James Burton,Dave Edmunds,John Lodge,and of course,Kenny Lovelace. The first several tunes find the Killer rather sullen and going through the motions,however,when Van comes on to join Jerry Lee things pick up considerably with "What'd I Say" and a rockin version of "Goodnight Irene" followed by a red hot "Great Balls of Fire" with a sizzling solo by Brian May and a vocal match by JLL,Jerry even declares at the end of the tune that Brian "sure brought things to life and really made me want to sing Great Balls of Fire Again"!! That quote sums up the frustration of Jerry Lee Lewis,wanting to be challenged again,and sometimes,on a good night,being so. On this night the Killer met and in most cases exceded the challenge,dig the cut of "Johnny B.Goode",it was 1964 at the Star Club again (or someplace just as high energy)yet this cut was also 1989,and the Killer was hangin in! This is a great video,a statement of perserverence through the sheer belief in ones self,and of course,the all mighty healing power of good ol'rock-n-roll...think about it!!! And add this performance to your collection. |
| If you do, then get this video. It shows an OLD Jerry Lee Lewis struggling to play well, but he doesn't look like he's having a good time at all. He looks upset, miserable, and old. As for the music, it's pretty good if you edit out the slow songs. Otherwise, it's an old man trying to play. Get something else. |
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