About The Song
“Great Balls of Fire” is a 1957 rock and roll song by Jerry Lee Lewis, reaching #1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles and the UK Singles Chart, and #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. The song was recorded at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, with Lewis on piano and vocals, Sidney Stokes on bass, and Larry Linn on drums. The track was featured in the 1957 film “Jamboree” and Lewis’ 1989 biopic, “Great Balls of Fire!” starring Dennis Quaid. The song’s lyrics express excitement and passion, making it a classic in rock and roll history.