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Best of the Chess Years [ CD / Album ]

Best of the Chess Years

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Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Johnny B. Goode
2. Maybellene
3. Little Queenie
4. School Days (Ring Ring Goes the Bell)
5. Carol
6. Too Much Monkey Business
7. No Money Down
8. Come On
9. Guitar Boogie
10. Stop and Listen
11. Together (We'll Always Be)
12. Run Around
13. Confessin' the Blues
14. You Can't Catch Me
15. The Way It Was Before
16. It Don't Take But a Few Minutes
17. Worried Life Blues
18. I Got to Find My Baby
19. Away from You
20. I'm Talking About You
21. Thirty Days
22. Vacation Time
23. Our Little Rendezvous
24. Jaguar and Thunderbird
25. Too Pooped to Pop


Disc: 2
1. Memphis, Tennessee
2. Sweet Little Sixteen
3. Brown Eyed Handsome Man
4. Let It Rock
5. Beautiful Delilah
6. Thirteen Question Method
7. Almost Grown
8. Driftin' Blues
9. Mad Lad
10. Blues for Hawaiians
11. Down the Road a Piece
12. Blue Feeling
13. Don't Lie to Me
14. Low Feeling
15. Broken Arrow
16. Diploma for Two
17. Roly Poly
18. How You've Changed
19. Deep Feeling
20. Childhood Sweetheart
21. Little Star
22. That's My Desire
23. Rip It Up
24. Reelin' and Rockin'


Disc: 3
1. Back in the U.S.A.
2. Roll Over Beethoven
3. Sweet Little Rock and Roller
4. Rock and Roll Music
5. Bye Bye Johnny
6. Downbound Train
7. Route 66
8. Around and Around
9. Sweet Sixteen
10. Rockin' at the Philharmonic
11. Havana Moon
12. Go Go Go
13. Berry Pickin'
14. Oh Baby Doll
15. Drifting Heart
16. In Go
17. Betty Jean
18. Hey Pedro
19. Anthony Boy
20. La Jaunda
21. Jo Jo Gunne
22. Wee Wee Hours
23. Merry Christmas Baby
24. Run Rudolph Run

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About the artist

Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry is a rock 'n' roll pioneer, a guitar virtuoso, and a showman like no other. Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Berry burst onto the music scene in the 1950s with his infectious energy, catchy melodies, and signature duck-walk dance moves. His distinctive guitar playing, blending blues, R&B, and country influences, revolutionised the sound of rock music and inspired countless artists to pick up a guitar and start playing. What sets Berry apart from his peers is his incredible songwriting prowess. With hits like "Johnny B. Goode," "Roll Over Beethoven," and "Maybellene," Berry crafted timeless anthems that captured the spirit of teenage rebellion and the thrill of rock 'n' roll. His witty lyrics, playful delivery, and undeniable charisma made him a beloved figure in the music world, earning him the moniker "The Father of Rock 'n' Roll." Berry's influence can be heard in the music of artists ranging from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to Bruce Springsteen and Prince. His legacy continues to resonate today, with his songs being covered by a new generation of musicians and his pioneering guitar style inspiring countless guitarists to pick up their instrument and start playing. In his later years, Berry continued to perform and record music, cementing his status as a living legend. His live shows were a sight to behold, with Berry wowing audiences with his dazzling guitar skills, boundless energy, and infectious charm. Chuck Berry may have left us, but his music lives on, a testament to his enduring talent and influence in the world of rock 'n' roll.

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