Artist:Chuck Berry
Song:Johnny B. Goode
Album:The Chess Box
Last time I featured Chuck Berry it was based on a budget comp. The 3CD The Chess Box is a lot better and is the definitive collection. Chuck Berry is one of the most important figures in pop music history and he just celebrated his 80th birthday with a concert. He had many hits back in the 50s and Johnny B. Goode is just one of them. Berry's songs are so great that they are still covered today. And of course his guitar playing and showmanship with his duck walk make him a total package. You also should remember that guys like Willie Dixon & Otis Spann were big contributors to Chuck's sound. Oh he's had his problems like with tax evasion in the 70s but his legend looms large and the reputation was well earned. Here's a clip of Chuck Berry performing Johnny B. Goode on some TV show probably in 1959 when Johnny B. Goode was released. Enjoy the crowd shots.
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