Jerry Lee Lewis - Chantilly Lace Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally recorded the song 'Chantilly Lace'?

   'Chantilly Lace' was originally recorded by J.P. Richardson, better known as The Big Bopper, in 1958. Jerry Lee Lewis later covered the song, infusing it with his signature piano style.

2. What inspired the lyrics of 'Chantilly Lace'?

   The lyrics of 'Chantilly Lace' depict a young man flirting with his girlfriend on the telephone, describing what he likes about her including her Chantilly lace, pretty face, ponytail, walk, and talk.

3. Was 'Chantilly Lace' a successful song?

   Yes, 'Chantilly Lace' became a hit after it was released as the flip side to 'The Purple People Eater Meets The Witch Doctor'. Both DJs and the public preferred 'Chantilly Lace', which propelled it to success.

4. Did 'Chantilly Lace' inspire any other songs?

   Yes, 'Chantilly Lace' inspired an answer song titled 'That Makes It', recorded by actress Jayne Mansfield in 1964. Mansfield performed the song in the 1966 film 'The Las Vegas Hillbillys'.

5. How did The Big Bopper contribute to the rock and roll genre?

   The Big Bopper, whose real name was J.P. Richardson, was a prominent DJ and a prolific songwriter. He also coined the term 'rock video' and was convinced that video was the future of music. His untimely death in a plane crash is marked as 'The day the music died' in Don McLean's song 'American Pie'.

6. When did Jerry Lee Lewis cover 'Chantilly Lace'?

   Jerry Lee Lewis covered 'Chantilly Lace' and continued the song's legacy with his dynamic performance style and distinctive piano playing.