Linda Gail Lewis

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Linda Gail Lewis
Lewis holding a microphone and smiling
Lewis's opening act prior to her brother's set in 1977
Background information
Born (1947-07-18) July 18, 1947 (age 76)
Ferriday, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active1963–present
LabelsSmash
Sire
Fox
Virgin
Lantasi
Castle
Ball & Chain
WebsiteOfficial website

Linda Gail Lewis (born July 18, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter and pianist. She has recorded with Stephen Ackles, Van Morrison, and with her brother, Jerry Lee Lewis. She also has recorded with her two daughters, Mary Jean Ferguson and Annie Marie Dolan, in a group called the Lewis 3.[1] She is married to former Stax promotions director Eddie Braddock.

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Year Album US Country Label
1969 The Two Sides of Linda Gail Lewis Smash
Together (with Jerry Lee Lewis) 8
1990 International Affair New Rose
1991 Do You Know Lewis
Rockin' With Linda – Recorded Live in London Deep Elem
1992 I'll Take Memphis Fox
1995 Love Makes the Difference Icehouse
1999 Linda Gail Lewis Sire/Lantasi
2000 You Win Again (with Van Morrison) Virgin
2001 Rock 'n' Roll Special (with The Firebirds) Rockville
2002 Out of the Shadows Evine/Ten35/Lantasi
Rock 'n' Roll LGL
2004 Boogie Woogie Country Gal Castle
Lie and Deny Lantasi
2005 Me and the Boys in the Band
2006 Rock, Roll & Remember CB Artists
Hungry Hill Benlim
2007 Dazed and Confused Collecting
Jabalaya
You Were There Ball and Chain
The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll Live in France Big Beat
2010 You & Me & Sweet Rock 'n' Roll – Best from Sweden Ball and Chain
2015 Heartbreak Highway Ball and Chain
Gas Station Flowers Raucous Records
Hard Rockin' Woman Lanark
2018 Wild! Wild! Wild! (with Robbie Fulks) Bloodshot

Singles[edit]

Year Single Chart Positions Label
US Country CAN Country
1963 "Teenage Letter" (with Jerry Lee Lewis) Sun
"Nothin' Shakin' (But the Leaves on the Tree)"
1965 "Break Up the Party" ABC
"Green Green Grass of Home" (with Jerry Lee Lewis) Smash
1967 "Jim Dandy" (as Linda Lewis) Columbia
1968 "Good" Smash
1969 "T-H-E E-N-D"
"Don't Let Me Cross Over" (with Jerry Lee Lewis) 9
"He's Loved Me Much Too Much"
"Roll Over Beethoven" (with Jerry Lee Lewis) 71 12
1970 "My Heart Was the Last One to Know"
"Before the Snow Flies"
1971 "Working Girl" Mercury
1972 "Handwriting on the Wall" (with Jerry Lee Lewis)
"Smile Somebody Loves You" 39
"He's Loved Me Much Too Much"
1974 "I Wanna Be a Sensuous Woman"
"The Joy and Love You Bring"
1995 "Love Makes the Difference" Bellmark
2000 "Let's Talk About Us" (with Van Morrison) Virgin
"Real Gone Lover" (with Van Morrison)
"No Way Pedro" (with Van Morrison)
"A Shot of Rhythm & Blues" (with Van Morrison)
2002 "Baby, I'm in Love" Lantasi
2004 "Lie and Deny"
2005 "Me and the Boys in the Band"

Music videos[edit]

Year Video
2002 "I'd Rather Stay Home And Rock 'n' Roll"

As "The Lewis 3"[edit]

  • Perfect World (Ame Dane/Castle Music) (2006)
  • Merry Christmas From Nashville (Benlin Music) (2006)

Import CDs[edit]

  • Think Twice Before You Go (Swingin' Pig) (2001) (with Van Morrison)
  • The Early Sides of Linda Gail Lewis (Smash Records) (2005)
  • Early Rocking Country Days (Jukebox Records) (2005)

Videos and DVDs[edit]

  • The Jerry Lee Lewis Show (various labels) guest appearance
  • Jerry Lee Lewis – I Am What I Am (various labels) guest appearance
  • Micke Muster – Live! (Silverrock Music) (2004) guest appearance
  • Jerry Lee Lewis – Killer Piano (Alfred Publishing Co.) (2007) guest appearance
  • The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll Live in France (Big Beat Records) (2007)
  • The Many Sounds of Jerry Lee (ClassicCountryDVD) (2010) guest appearance

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Lewis (and her daughters) make beautiful music (occasionally) and carry on the legacy – March 2020". www.countrystandardtime.com. Retrieved April 19, 2023.

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