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Linda Gail Lewis
Lewis holding a microphone and smiling
Lewis's opening act prior to her brother's set from 1977
Background information
Born (1947-07-18) July 18, 1947 (age 77)
Ferriday, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active1963–present
Labels Smash
Sire
Fox
Virgin
Lantasi
Castle
Ball & Chain
Cleopatra Records
Website Official website

Linda Gail Lewis (born July 18, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter and pianist. She has recorded with her brother Jerry Lee Lewis, as well as Van Morrison, Robbie Fulks, Wanda Jackson, Melanie, Dale Watson, Mitch Ryder and Robert Gordon. She also has recorded with her two daughters, Mary Jean Ferguson and Annie Marie Lewis, in a group called the Lewis 3.

Since 2019 she has been signed with Cleopatra Records and most her albums have been produced by her son-in-law Danny B. Harvey, guitarist with The Rockats, Lemmy Kilmister and The Headcat along with drummer Slim Jim Phantom from Stray Cats and The Headcat. Clem Burke from Blondie is the drummer on her latest single.

[1] She is married to former Stax promotions director Eddie Braddock.

Discography

Albums

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
2019 "Merry Christmas From Nashville (The Lewis 3)" Cleopatra Records
2020 "Rockin' In England 1996" LGL Records
2022 "Early Sides 1963-1973" Cleopatra Records
2022 "Family Jewels Live" (with Annie Marie Lewis & Danny B. Harvey)
2023 "A Tribute To Jerry Lee Lewis" (with Slim Jim Phantom & Danny B. Harvey)

Singles

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"
2023 "Down The Line (with Slim Jim Phantom & Danny B. Harvey)" Cleopatra Records
2023 "Gilley's Last Ride EP (with Mickey Gilley)"
2023 "Who's Bed Have Your Boots Been Under (with Wanda Jackson)"
2023 "Diggin My Way Out of Hell (with Slim Jim Phantom)"
2023 "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas (with Danny B. Harvey)"
2023 "Seven Long Years"
2024 "Baby Please Don't Go"
2024 "Funnel Of Love"
2024 "The Nickel Song (with Melanie)"

Music videos

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

As "The Lewis 3"

  • "Perfect World" (Ame Dane/Castle Music) (2006)
  • "Merry Christmas From Nashville" (Benlin Music) (2006)
  • "Merry Christmas From Nashville - Remastered)" (Cleopatra Records) (2019)

Import CDs

  • 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

  • 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
  • The Family Jewels - Live Concert DVD from Crappon France on CLEOPATRA RECORDS

References

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