Who was famous for Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On?

Jerry Lee Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis: ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On’ Recorded in only one take at the Sun Studio in Memphis, Jerry Lee Lewis’ original recording of “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” propelled the rock legend to instant fame. In 2005, the Library of Congress selected the song for the National Recording Registry.

What instruments are in Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On?

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ on

Scoring: Piano/Vocal/Guitar.
Instruments: Guitar, Piano, Voice.
Pages: 3.
Lyrics: Contains complete lyrics.
Product Type: Digital Sheet Music.

Was Jerry Lee Lewis a good piano player?

An amazing musician. The ‘jazzers’ don’t really understand Jerry Lee but he just performed in the most incredible fashion. He played the piano like nobody else. There were Western swing pianists before him, such as Moon Mullican and Merrill Moore, but the way Jerry Lee played across the beat was unique.

Did Jerry Lee Lewis take piano lessons?

Lewis warmed when he spoke about growing up in Ferriday, La., and hearing the music that he would meld into rock ‘n’ roll. He took a few piano lessons. But he got his education by sneaking into Haney’s Big House, a club owned by his uncle, Lee Calhoun.

Who sang Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On First?

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On/Artists

How many records did Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On sell?

Still, the song sold well in the southern United States, but it wasn’t until Lewis’ TV debut on The Steve Allen Show on July 28, 1957 that it became a national hit and sold over 6 million copies.

What style of music is a whole lotta shakin goin on?

R&B
The song was first recorded by Big Maybelle, though the best-known version is the 1957 rock and roll/rockabilly version by Jerry Lee Lewis….Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.