Linda Gail Lewis

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Linda Gail Lewis
Linda Gail Lewis 1977 (cropped).jpg
Lewis's opening act prior to her brother's set from 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
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 Jerry Lee Lewis, 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.

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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

YearAlbum US Country Label
1969The Two Sides of Linda Gail LewisSmash
Together (with Jerry Lee Lewis)8
1990International AffairNew Rose
1991Do You KnowLewis
Rockin' With Linda – Recorded Live in LondonDeep Elem
1992I'll Take MemphisFox
1995Love Makes the DifferenceIcehouse
1999Linda Gail LewisSire/Lantasi
2000 You Win Again (with Van Morrison)Virgin
2001Rock 'n' Roll Special(with The Firebirds)Rockville
2002Out of the ShadowsEvine/Ten35/Lantasi
Rock 'n' RollLGL
2004Boogie Woogie Country GalCastle
Lie and DenyLantasi
2005Me and the Boys in the Band
2006Rock, Roll & RememberCB Artists
Hungry HillBenlim
2007Dazed and ConfusedCollecting
Jabalaya
You Were ThereBall and Chain
The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll Live in FranceBig Beat
2010You & Me & Sweet Rock 'n' Roll – Best from SwedenBall and Chain
2015Heartbreak HighwayBall and Chain
Gas Station FlowersRaucous Records
Hard Rockin' WomanLanark
2018Wild! 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

YearSingleChart PositionsLabel
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)7112
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

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

As "The Lewis 3"

Import CDs

Videos and DVDs

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References

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