What Made Milwaukee Famous? Jerry Lee Lewis, That's What!
So, you've heard the song, right? "What Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me)." It's a classic, a real earworm. But have you ever stopped to wonder why Jerry Lee Lewis decided to sing about Milwaukee? Was he secretly a cheesehead? Did he have a particularly bad experience with a bratwurst? Let's dive in and explore this mystery.
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Beer, Brats, and the Birth of a Hit
Okay, so we know that Milwaukee is famous for beer. Schlitz, to be exact. But why did Glenn Sutton (the songwriter) and Jerry Lee Lewis think it was the perfect topic for a country ballad? Did they ever even visit Milwaukee? We may never know. But one thing's for sure: they knew how to write a catchy tune.
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It's like the songwriters were psychic or something. They predicted the rise of craft beer culture decades before it was cool. Who knew that a song about beer could be so relatable? I mean, we've all been there, right? Feeling like a loser after one too many rounds. But hey, at least we've got good beer to comfort us.
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Jerry Lee Lewis: The Unexpected Beer Connoisseur?
Now, let's talk about Jerry Lee Lewis. The man could play the piano like a demon, but beer expert? Not the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe he was just hiding his inner craft beer enthusiast behind that wildman image. Or maybe he was just really good at acting.
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Imagine Jerry Lee sitting down at a honky-tonk piano, nursing a cold one and crooning about Milwaukee. It's a mental image that just doesn't quite fit, does it? Yet, there he is, giving us one of the most iconic country songs of all time. Talk about versatility!
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The Enduring Legacy of a Beer-Inspired Ballad
So, while we may never know the exact reasons behind "What Made Milwaukee Famous," one thing is clear: it's a song that has stood the test of time. It's been covered by countless artists, sampled by DJs, and quoted in countless barroom conversations. And it's all thanks to a guy who probably preferred whiskey to beer.
Who would have thought that a song about beer could be so profound? It's a reminder that sometimes, the simplest things in life can inspire the greatest works of art. Or at least, the catchiest songs.
How to...
- How to appreciate the genius of "What Made Milwaukee Famous": Just listen to it. Seriously, it's that simple.
- How to become a beer connoisseur like Jerry Lee Lewis (probably): Start by trying different beers. Then, pretend to be cool and mysterious about it.
- How to write a hit song about a city: Find a city with a strong identity, and then exaggerate its most famous characteristic.
- How to deal with feeling like a loser: Drink beer. Or listen to "What Made Milwaukee Famous." Or both.
- How to party like it's 1968: Put on some Jerry Lee Lewis, grab a beer, and let loose.
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