i was 8yrs old when this came on - remember it like it was yesterday - steve allen shows were ahead of its time - a real riot better than the junk on today
I can understand why girls went wild for the Killer. I was born in the wrong decade. Now all we have is Justin Bieber and that's like comparing a lion to a mouse.
@jsheehan100 Excactly like his hair in '57? JLL could not have a real pomp but as a WWII "expert" I can tell you that already in 1944, in Normandy, the 12th Waffen SS division 'Hitlerjugend" aka "The Milk and Honey Division" (named that by the Brits, Yanks and Canucks because of their age,16-18) many of these teens had this way of long hair. Yea, you read right, Germans in Normandy in 1944. I have at least one Japanese book with very clear pics that show it in detail. No other comparison....
@bellgardens53 Contin...but guys with REAL pomp hairdos, you have some before JLL, like Esqurita (an influence of Little Richard), Richard himself as least as early as 55, El of course, Gene, Bob Luman...and many others. But I know what you mean about the killer. He look baaaad and magic in one and same person and hair hanging down. And was for sure only one JLL on earth. A fact.
@nickeyparadise As a showman, he knew what he was doing...And I'd call him a more "theatric" piano player... He's very ham-handed, although some would reply that's his 'style'... LOL!
True dat! Back then most everyone of Steve Allen's age detested rock 'n roll. Gotta remember though Steve Allen was of another generation and at least he was featuring this stuff on his show. I wouldn't call him a dick. I always liked him.
The chairs being tossed around are the result of Steve Allen's great sense of humor. Steve Allen himself is a classic. He was a fabulous songwriter and pianist as well.
Most artists do a song the exact same way especially when they are breaking through for the first time! Jerry breaks all the rules from day 1. This is so different to his first appearance!
Steve Allen doesn't seem that plastic for a TV personality of that era
TheUnfortunate9 1 week ago
this is how rock'n roll is ment to be.....down and dirty!
TheBabyboomkidof53 1 month ago
Holy crimenentlies? Bring back the GREATS.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
samisunc 1 month ago
"no body knows what the song is about" LOL, okay. sure.
violetcloud 3 months ago
they had to build a fence
melbatunes 4 months ago
i was 8yrs old when this came on - remember it like it was yesterday - steve allen shows were ahead of its time - a real riot better than the junk on today
realfunny7 4 months ago in playlist More videos from thrund
I've heard of food fights and water balloon fights...But chair fights?
moviebuff1941 5 months ago
I can understand why girls went wild for the Killer. I was born in the wrong decade. Now all we have is Justin Bieber and that's like comparing a lion to a mouse.
xonlywishesx 6 months ago
the first show he did one stool was thrown - i'm 62 & remember these shows like it was yesterdaythis show sid ceasar milton berle we're a riot
realfunny7 6 months ago
@PONYBOY430 The fuck? I see you're comments everywhere on YouTube!
TheRitchardgaleHater 6 months ago
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This is pure rock and roll. Simple and honest. No synthesizers, no computer enhanced voices, no lip synching or over-done choreography.
willpn100 7 months ago
the chairs were halarious
jeryd2003 9 months ago
Fantastico, grande, lo mejor . Jerry es el rock´n´roll !!!!
kaliman6661 9 months ago
Steve Allen made Elvis look like a fool when he had him on yet he let Jerry Lee rock. Go figure
serpico56 10 months ago
who the hell wears their hair like that in 57?? This mans an original, wild
jsheehan100 11 months ago
@jsheehan100 Excactly like his hair in '57? JLL could not have a real pomp but as a WWII "expert" I can tell you that already in 1944, in Normandy, the 12th Waffen SS division 'Hitlerjugend" aka "The Milk and Honey Division" (named that by the Brits, Yanks and Canucks because of their age,16-18) many of these teens had this way of long hair. Yea, you read right, Germans in Normandy in 1944. I have at least one Japanese book with very clear pics that show it in detail. No other comparison....
bellgardens53 9 months ago
@bellgardens53 Contin...but guys with REAL pomp hairdos, you have some before JLL, like Esqurita (an influence of Little Richard), Richard himself as least as early as 55, El of course, Gene, Bob Luman...and many others. But I know what you mean about the killer. He look baaaad and magic in one and same person and hair hanging down. And was for sure only one JLL on earth. A fact.
bellgardens53 9 months ago
It was too much for the citizens then
russ9356 1 year ago
Steve Allen reminds me on David Letterman! Can you say that XD?
BluesYourAss 1 year ago
The hair doesn't get better than that!
shyjesta 1 year ago
@nickeyparadise As a showman, he knew what he was doing...And I'd call him a more "theatric" piano player... He's very ham-handed, although some would reply that's his 'style'... LOL!
musicom67 1 year ago
When chairs fly that's the sign of a frickin great concert!
Parleone 1 year ago
Who is throwing the chairs about??
MGVaughan1986 1 year ago
haha "nobody knows what the song is about..."
champ258 1 year ago 2
@champ258
So what is this song about?
pamkayvan 1 year ago
@pamkayvan doing whatever you want how you want. but the song doesn't revolve around its 'meaning'.
champ258 1 year ago
the drummer is wearing shades- that is so rocknroll.
rustednails 1 year ago
steve allen was such a dick
ZAPDUNGAA 2 years ago
@ZAPDUNGAA
Jerry Lee Lewis didn't think so. He named one of his sons Steve Allen Lewis.
CherrySlush1 1 year ago
@CherrySlush1
yeah..but elvis presley thought he was a dick....he made him dress up in a tuxedo and sing to a dog
ZAPDUNGAA 1 year ago
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True dat! Back then most everyone of Steve Allen's age detested rock 'n roll. Gotta remember though Steve Allen was of another generation and at least he was featuring this stuff on his show. I wouldn't call him a dick. I always liked him.
CherrySlush1 1 year ago
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ZAPDUNGAA 1 year ago
@CherrySlush1
yeah..he featured rock n roll acts on his show..but behind their backs he detested them...he only had them on for one reason only..... $
ZAPDUNGAA 1 year ago
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yeah..he featured rock n roll acts on his show..but behind their backs he detested them...he only had them on for one reason only..... $ $ $
ZAPDUNGAA 1 year ago
If you like this please check out Ezra Lee, Australian rockabilly piano player
1234ezra1 2 years ago
I love the chairs soaring in the backround!
SuperStarBound 2 years ago
Dynamo!
I think he's incredible really- I just discovered him- although I have known about him for years.
Mrbiggerjobs1000 2 years ago
what he did sto elvis with hound dog showed is shallowness
gr8cutter 2 years ago
The chairs being tossed around are the result of Steve Allen's great sense of humor. Steve Allen himself is a classic. He was a fabulous songwriter and pianist as well.
TheEyeKnows 2 years ago 5
Most artists do a song the exact same way especially when they are breaking through for the first time! Jerry breaks all the rules from day 1. This is so different to his first appearance!
bailbath 2 years ago 4
oh hell yeah
but what was with the chairs being thrown at the end?
clashcitywannabe 2 years ago 2
What a man... (:
AuroraBorealisAK 2 years ago
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he was the man! luv Steve Allen at the end dancing like a white man disease! Guess you gotsta marry your 13 cuzzin to disappear like the killer did.
unibrook 2 years ago
Man thats wild now - what must it have been like then ! - thank you
pasco3 3 years ago 32
GREAT!!!
jayhawks69 3 years ago
Cool version
bailbath 3 years ago
Rock and roll history. The killer!!
rodrigoraulsuarez 3 years ago 30