Jerry Lee Lewis - High School Confidential Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who initially recorded 'High School Confidential'?

   Jerry Lee Lewis initially recorded 'High School Confidential.' He first recorded the song at the Sun Studio on February 14, 1958.

2. What impact did Jerry Lee Lewis' personal life have on the song's success?

   The song's chart success was severely affected by the public revelation of Jerry Lee Lewis' marriage to his 13-year-old second cousin, which led to Sun Records canceling the distribution of the record to DJs. Consequently, the song stalled at #21 on the charts.

3. Was 'High School Confidential' written by Jerry Lee Lewis?

   Yes, unlike some of Jerry Lee Lewis' previous hits, 'High School Confidential' was written by Jerry Lee Lewis himself, in collaboration with Ron Hargrave.

4. What is the song's connection to the movie 'High School Confidential'?

   The song 'High School Confidential' served as the title track for the 1958 film of the same name, in which Jerry Lee Lewis also appeared.

5. What notable live performance was 'High School Confidential' a part of?

   Jerry Lee Lewis performed 'High School Confidential' live with the British band The Nashville Teens in 1964. This performance was part of his 'Live at the Star Club, Hamburg' album, which is considered one of the greatest live recordings in rock and roll history.

6. Did Jerry Lee Lewis record multiple versions of 'High School Confidential'?

   Yes, in addition to the original recording, Jerry Lee Lewis recorded a live version with The Nashville Teens in 1964, and a new recording was featured in the 1989 biopic 'Great Balls of Fire!'.