Great Balls Of Fire Analysis

In 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis performed two of his hit singles “Great Balls of Fire” and “Breathless” on the American Bandstand with Dick Clark. With his addition to the rock ‘n roll genre, these songs are classics which listeners have heard for the past several decades. The following analysis of the songs are important to me because my family members enjoy singing them during karaoke nights. In addition, the analysis will highlight important musical characteristics, an explanation of how the music added to the genre of rock ‘n roll, and the important social implications the songs had at the time. Finally, the analysis will provide a personal critical critique of the performance. If you wish to view the video, please click the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4NquCaWIQI While listening to the songs, one should be able to highlight the many musical elements used to make the show a success. During his concert, one could recognize the quick tempo that was used in order to entertain, captivate, and energize the audience. In the song “Great Balls of Fire,” many major chords were used to give the song a happy and energetic feel, which helped improve the overall harmony of the song. In terms of the melody, which refers to the tune you remember, the music had a fast frequency which

After examining the lyrics of the songs, it is clear that both of them delivered a lot of love messages and sexual innuendos. In the first verse of “Breathless” Lewis said “now if you love me, please don’t tease, if I can hold you, then let me squeeze.” This is a clear message regarding a close relationship between two individuals. Within the song “Great Balls of Fire,” he discussed how he got cleaned up for the women he was trying to impress by trimming his nails. By making the songs about relationships, this is what probably helped boost their