Chuck Berry – Collected – Gatefold 180-Gram Black Vinyl [Import]

 LP 1 –

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

11 Carol

12 Run Rudolph Run

13 Almost Grown

14 Little Queenie

15 Memphis, Tennessee

16 Let It Rock

17 Bye Bye Johnny

18 Too Pooped to Pop

19 Route 66

20 Come on

21 I’m Talking About You

– LP 2 –

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

10 My Ding-A-Ling (Live at the Lancaster Arts Festvial)

11 Bio

12 Shake, Rattle and Roll

13 Oh What a Thrill

14 Big Boys

Notes: 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 showcases his groundbreaking work, cementing his status as a music legend. And includes newly written liner notes. 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.