Chuck Berry - Collected (MOCCD14453) 3 CD Set Due 7th February
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.
CD 1
1. Maybellene
2. Wee Wee Hours
3. Thirty Days
4. No Money Down
5. Roll Over Beethoven
6. Too Much Monkey Business
7. Brown Eyed Handsome Man
8. You Can't Catch Me
9. School Day (Ring Ring Goes The Bell)
10. Oh Baby Doll
11. Rock And Roll Music
12. Sweet Little Sixteen
13. Reelin' And Rockin'
14. Johnny B. Goode
15. Around And Around
16. Beautiful Delilah
17. Carol
18. Sweet Little Rock 'N' Roller
19. Run Rudolph Run
20. Merry Christmas Baby
21. Anthony Boy
22. Almost Grown
23. Little Queenie
24. Back In The U.S.A.
25. Memphis, Tennessee
26. The Ecuadors - Say You'll Be Mine
CD 2
1. Broken Arrow
2. Let It Rock
3. Bye Bye Johnny
4. I Got To Find My Baby
5. Too Pooped To Pop
6. Jaguar And Thunderbird
7. Little Star
8. Route 66
9. Go Go Go
10. Come On
11. Diploma For Two
12. I'm Talking About You
13. I Just Want To Make Love To You
14. Nadine
15. No Particular Place To Go
16. You Never Can Tell
17. Chuckwalk
18. Little Marie
19. Promised Land
20. Dear Dad
21. St. Louis Blues
22. It Wasn't Me
23. My Mustang Ford
24. Ramona Say Yes
25. Club Nitty Gritty
26. Back To Memphis
27. I Do Really Love You
28. Louis To Frisco
CD 3
1. It's Too Dark In There
2. Tulane
3. I'm A Rocker
4. Oh Louisiana
5. San Francisco Dues
6. Reelin' And Rockin' (Live At The Lancaster Arts Festival/1972)
7. My Ding-A-Ling (Live At The Lancaster Arts Festival/1972)
8. Bio
9. Woodpecker
10. Shake, Rattle And Roll
11. Swanee River
12. Oh What a Thrill
13. California
14. Sweet Little Sixteen (Hail! Hail! Rock 'N' Roll - Soundtrack Version)
15. Roll Over Beethoven (Hail! Hail! Rock 'N' Roll - Soundtrack Version)
16. Big Boys
17. Lady B. Goode