Jerry Lee Lewis

Released: May 23, 1995

Songwriter: Huey “Piano” Smith

Producer: Andy Paley

I get a high blood pressure when you call my name, uh huh
I get a high blood pressure when you call my name
I get a high blood pressure baby when you're by my side
I get a high blood pressure when you're by my side, oh yeah

I get a high blood pressure when you speak to me, oh baby
I get a high blood pressure I can hardly see
I get a high blood pressure, baby when you're in my arms
I get a high blood pressure when you're in my arms

My eyes get to jumpin' up and down in vain
My heart just a-jumpin' up and down it's a strain
Shivers up and down my spine it's true
My face started sweatin' and it's all because of you
I get a high blood pressure, honey, I'm your man, oh

My eyes start to jumpin' it's a terrible strain
My heart just a-jumpin' up and down in vain
Shivers up and down my spine it's true
My face started sweatin' it's all because of you
I get a high blood pressure 'cause I'm your man, oh yeah

Oh yeah

Jerry Lee Lewis was a leading figure in the popularization of rock & roll during the 1950s. He was first signed to Sun Records in 1956 where he was labelmates with Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and other early rock artists. Of those musicians, however, he was the only piano player and combined with his heavy-handed playing style, sexually suggestive lyrics, and provocative stage antics he came to epitomize the rebelliousness of the genre.

He rose to international fame for his 1957 versions of the songs “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On.”

Lewis' popularity rapidly tumbled, however, when in 1958, when at the age of 22, he married his 13-year-old cousin. Though this scandal continued to tarnish his image, Lewis never retired from music. As of October 2015, he continues to perform live.

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