Linda Gail Lewis has "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" on tribute disc
Recorded at Sun Studios in Memphis where Jerry Lee Lewis along with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and other founding fathers of rock, the album contains 18 songs. The release also will include a l bonus EP of duet versions of the hits by Linda's cousin, Mickey Gilley, who died in May 2022.
The album was produced by rockabilly guitarist Danny B. Harvey, who enlisted his frequent collaborator Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats as well as his wife Annie Marie Lewis, who also happens to be Linda's daughter.
The first single from the album is "Down The Line" with a video recorded at Sun Studios as well.
The track list is:
1. Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On
12. Rockin' My Life Away
13. High School Confidential
14. I'm On Fire
15. It'll Be Me
16. You Win Again
17. Great Balls Of Fire
18. Down The Line
19. Let's Talk About Us
110. Wild One
111. Crazy Arms
112. Lewis Boogie
113. End Of The Road
Bonus EP: Mickey Gilley - Gilley's Last Ride
114. Stand By Me
115. Playboy
116. Candy Man
117. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
118. Don't The Girls All Get Prettier At Closing Tim
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