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Johnny B. Goode
Chuck Berry
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- Album
- Berry Is On Top
- Released
- 1959
- Genres
- rockabilly, rock and roll
- Length
- 2:42
- Tempo
- 168 BPM
- Label
- Geffen
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About this song
Widely considered one of the most iconic songs in rock and roll, it is well known for its catchy guitar riff. In 1977, NASA sent a copy of the song aboard the Voyager space probe as part of a package meant to represent the best in American culture.
What it's about
The song is based on Berry's own life and tells the story of a boy with humble beginnings who has a talent for guitar. Some details were changed, such as Berry being from St. Louis rather than Louisiana.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 3 other songs, like “That's What I Like by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers”.
- Covered 97 times, including “Johnny B. Goode (Live at Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, PA, April 3, 1989) by The Grateful Dead”.
- Written by Chuck Berry.
- Produced by Leonard Chess and Phil Chess.
- Recorded at Chess Studios (Chicago.