100 SONGS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING. This post: Great Balls of Fire. Continues tomorrow. 

Caffè Lattè pays tribute to 100 songs that innovated, changed the rules, defied convention and had a significant impact on the evolution of pop and rock music, presented in chronological order…

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100 SONGS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

1957

💥9 Great Balls Of Fire  

Jerry Lee Lewis

When Sam Phillips presented “Great Balls Of Fire” for Jerry Lee Lewis to record, the rock pioneer was concerned. Otis Blackwell’s lyrics left no doubt that the song was about nothing innocent. As time passed that day, Lewis relented. As if shaking off any fear of the Lord’s judgement, the singer attacked the song with sexual drive and energy. The track only features 2 instruments: Lewis on his piano and J.M. Van Eaton on drums. “Great Balls Of Fire” pushed rock over the line of what was taboo at the time. Echoes of Lewis’ style can be recognized in the music of acts such as Elton John, The Beatles and Bruno Mars.

1957- Jailhouse Rock

          You Send Me

          That’ll Be The Day

1955- Tutti Frutti

           Maybellene

1955- Rock Around The Clock

1954- That’s All Right Mama

1951- Rocket 88