Last Man Standing

Louisiana's greatest stylist celebrates his 70th birthday as he did his 21st. To celebrate 70 of the most extraordinary years, Jerry Lee Lewis got his mates round and played some rock'n'roll. As the eyes continue down the tracklisting on this brand new album, Last Man Standing: The Duets, the jaw drops further. Jimmy Page, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Little Richard, Eric Clapton three Rolling Stones (Mick, Keith and Ronnie) and a Beatle (Ringo) join the Killer for a romp through the rock of ages.

From the beginning, it's clear that Jerry Lee has lost none of his trademark sneering delivery as he trades pounding piano with Page's red-hot guitar on a version of Led Zep's Rock'n'Roll that makes Robert Plant seem as rock'n'roll as PJ Proby. Then there's the duet with fellow septuagenarian Little Richard on I Saw Her Standing There where the term 'duet' is stretched to the limits, the Georgian's contribution accounting for little more than the wooos that were in his honour on The Beatles original.

It feels somehow appropriate that, on the pumping rendition of Sweet Little Sixteen, Ringo Starr calls "Play me to heaven Jerry", for this is a man condemned more than most for playing the devil's music, yet all the while bringing happiness to millions. As the final notes fade on closer The Pilgrim Ch.33, beautifully shared with Kris Kristofferson, the Killer poignantly exclaims "From the rocking of the cradle to the rolling of the hearse/The going up was worth the coming down".Be honest – you wouldn't want him any other way.