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3 unusual facts about Great Balls of Fire!


Boys Do Cry

As auditions for the church organist begin, several people begin playing songs, including Shamus who plays Jerry Lee Lewis' "Great Balls of Fire", Herbert who plays The Waitresses' "I Know What Boys Like" and Jake Tucker who plays "William Tell Overture".

Jerry Lee's Greatest

The second album by Jerry Lee Lewis on the Sun Records label (SLP 1265) was compiled in 1961 using a mix of songs including "Great Balls of Fire".

The Platters

Singer Jack Hammer, who co-wrote several songs including "Great Balls of Fire," also performed with the group.


Michael St. Gerard

The first was called Heart of Dixie and the second also brought out in 1989 was called Great Balls of Fire!.

New Grass Revival

The New Grass Revival bucked these traditions, with long hair, informal clothing, and performances of songs from a variety of genres, including music by Jerry Lee Lewis ("Great Balls of Fire"), the Beatles ("Get Back"; "I'm Down"), Bob Marley ("One Love/People Get Ready"), and protest songs ("One Tin Soldier").

The Night the Light Went On in Long Beach

#"In the Hall of the Mountain King"/"Great Balls of Fire" (Edvard Grieg/Jack Hammer, Otis Blackwell) – 8:35


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