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Chuck Berry

Berry Is On Top - 2025 Repress

    Presented here is Chuck's third LP, 'Berry Is On Top', originally released in July 1957 by Chess Records. Featuring twelve sensational numbers, together with the six bonus tracks, it constitutes a true Chuck Berry greatest hits release.

    "If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it 'Chuck Berry'."- John Lennon

    "Chuck is the granddaddy of us all. Even if you're a rock guitarist who wouldn't name him as your main influence, your main influence is probably still

    TRACK LISTING

    Almost Grown
    Carol
    Maybellene
    Sweet Little Rock & Roller
    Anthony Boy
    Johnny B. Goode
    The Downbound Train (Bonus Track)
    Sweet Little Sixteen (Bonus Track)
    School Days (Bonus Track)
    Little Queenie
    Jo Jo Gunne
    Roll Over Beethoven
    Around And Around
    Hey Pedro
    Blues For Hawaiians
    Let It Rock (Bonus Track)
    Rock And Roll Music (Bonus Track)
    Run Rudolph Run (Bonus Track)

    Chuck Berry

    Collected

      Chuck Berry, often hailed as the godfather of rock 'n' roll, revolutionized music with his pioneering style and storytelling. His 1955 hit "Maybellene," blending country with rhythm & blues, marked the dawn of rock and roll. Berry's knack for crafting relatable, youth-centric songs like "School Day," "Johnny B. Goode," and "Sweet Little Sixteen" spoke to the heart of teenage life, celebrating themes like love, rebellion, and music.

      "Johnny B. Goode," often seen as autobiographical, features one of the most iconic guitar licks in history, inspiring generations of musicians. Berry's influence extended to legends like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, who covered his work, ensuring his legacy endured through the British Invasion. Despite his fame, Berry's storytelling also resonated with older audiences, as seen in poignant tracks like "Memphis, Tennessee." His live performances remained electrifying, culminating in a global hit with "My Ding-A-Ling" in 1972.

      Spanning seven decades, Berry’s career concluded with a final album, Chuck, released posthumously in 2017. Celebrated as a songwriter, guitarist, and performer, Berry's impact on rock and roll remains immeasurable. The compilation Chuck Berry Collected showcases his groundbreaking work, cementing his status as a music legend and includes newly written liner notes.

      TRACK LISTING

      Side A
      1. Maybellene
      2. Thirty Days
      3. No Money Down
      4. Roll Over Beethoven
      5. Brown Eyed Handsome Man
      6. School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes The Bell)
      7. Rock And Roll Music
      8. Sweet Little Sixteen
      9. Reelin' And Rockin'
      10. Johnny B. Goode

      Side B
      1. Carol
      2. Run Rudolph Run
      3. Almost Grown
      4. Little Queenie
      5. Memphis, Tennessee
      6. Let It Rock
      7. Bye Bye Johnny
      8. Too Pooped To Pop
      9. Route 66
      10. Come On
      11. I'm Talking About You

      Side C
      1. No Particular Place To Go
      2. You Never Can Tell
      3. St. Louis Blues
      4. It Wasn't Me
      5. Club Nitty Gritty
      6. Back To Memphis
      7. Louis To Frisco
      8. Tulane
      9. Oh Louisiana

      Side D
      1. My Ding-A-Ling (Live At The Lancaster Arts Festival)
      2. Bio
      3. Shake, Rattle And Roll
      4. Oh What A Thrill
      5. Big Boys


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