The Best of Chuck Berry

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Tracklist

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1▼CD
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1Memphis, Tennessee
recording of:
Memphis, Tennessee
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp., Isalee Music and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
2:15
2Johnny B. Goode
recording of:
Johnny B. Goode
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry (in 1955)
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp., Isalee Music, Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. and ロックンロール ミュージック
part of:
Back to the Future: the Musical
2:41
3Maybellene
recording of:
Maybellene
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp., Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. and Salee Music Company
2:21
4Sweet Little Sixteen
double bass:
Willie Dixon (in 1957-12)
drums (drum set):
Jasper Thomas (in 1957-12)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (in 1957-12)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (in 1957-12)
recorded at:
Sheldon Recording Studios, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1957-12)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 272)
recording of:
Sweet Little Sixteen (in 1957-12)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp., Fermata do Brasil, Isalee Music Publishing Co., Isalee Music Publishing Company and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
3:12
5Back in the U.S.A.
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1959-02-17)
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (on 1959-02-17)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1959-02-17)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (on 1959-02-17)
background vocals:
Etta James (on 1959-02-17) and The Marquees (on 1959-02-17)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1959-02-17)
recording of:
Back in the U.S.A. (on 1959-02-17)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music and Arc Music Corp.
2:29
6Let It Rock
recording of:
Let It Rock
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corporation and Isalee Music Publishing Company
1:48
7Bye Bye Johnny
recording of:
Bye Bye Johnny
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp. and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
2:06
8Little Queenie
recording of:
Little Queenie
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp.
2:43
9Around and Around
recording of:
Around and Around
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp., Good-Tunes-Music AG, Isalee Music Publishing Company and Rock ’n’ Roll Music
2:44
10Reelin’ and Rockin’
recording of:
Reelin’ and Rockin’
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
3:18
11Beatiful Delilah
recording of:
Beautiful Delilah
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry Music Inc.
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp. and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
2:16
12Downbound Train
recording of:
Down Bound Train
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music and Arc Music Corp.
2:51
13Anthony Boy
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Jasper Thomas (on 1958-09-26)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-09-26)
piano:
Otis Spann (on 1958-09-26)
background vocals:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-09-26), Otis Spann (on 1958-09-26) and Jasper Thomas (on 1958-09-26)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-09-26), Willie Dixon (on 1958-09-26), Otis Spann (on 1958-09-26) and Jasper Thomas (on 1958-09-26)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-09-26)
recording of:
Anthony Boy (on 1958-09-26)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp.
1:54
14Wee Wee Hours
recording of:
Wee Wee Hours
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music
3:05
15Almost Grown
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess
bass and double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1959-02-17)
drums (drum set):
Jasper Thomas (on 1959-02-17)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1959-02-17) and Bo Diddley (on 1959-02-17)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (on 1959-02-17)
background vocals:
Chuck Barksdale (on 1959-02-17), Harvey Fuqua (on 1959-02-17), Marvin Gaye (on 1959-02-17), Etta James (on 1959-02-17), The Marquees (on 1959-02-17), The Moonglows (on 1959-02-17), James Nolan (on 1959-02-17), Reese Palmer (on 1959-02-17) and Chester Simmons (on 1959-02-17)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1959-02-17)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1959-02-17)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1959-02-17)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1959 (number: 6)
recording of:
Almost Grown (on 1959-02-17)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music and Arc Music Corp.
2:21
16Deep Feeling
recording of:
Deep Feeling
composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music
2:21
17Sweet Little Rock and Roller
recording of:
Sweet Little Rock and Roller
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp.
2:22
18That’s My Desire
cover recording of:
That’s My Desire
lyricist:
Carroll Loveday
composer:
Helmy Kresa
publisher:
Mills Music, Inc.
2:19
19Oh Baby Doll
recording of:
Oh Baby Doll
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music
2:39
20La Jaunda (Espanol)
bongos:
[unknown] (on 1956-12-15)
electric guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1956-12-15)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (on 1956-12-15)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1958)
recorded at:
Universal Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1956-12-15)
recording of:
La jaunda (on 1956-12-15)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music
3:13
21Jaguar and Thunderbird
recording of:
Jaguar and Thunderbird
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. and Jewel Music Inc.
1:52
22Our Little Rendezvous
recording of:
Our Little Rendezvous
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp.
2:04
23Vacation Time
recording of:
Vacation Time
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry Music Inc.
publisher:
Arc Music
2:54
24No Money Down
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1955-12-20)
drums (drum set):
Ebby Hardy (on 1955-12-20)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1955-12-20)
piano [possibly]:
Johnnie Johnson (on 1955-12-20) and Otis Spann (on 1955-12-20)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (in 1955-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1955-12-20)
recording of:
No Money Down (on 1955-12-20)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music and Arc Music Corp.
2:59
25School Day (Ring Ring Goes the Bell)
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (on 1956-12-15)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1956-12-15) and Hubert Sumlin (on 1956-12-15)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (on 1956-12-15)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1956-12-15)
vocals:
Chuck Berry
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
N2K and Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1956-12-15)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1957 (number: 3)
recording of:
School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes the Bell) (on 1956-12-15)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp., Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. and Nightlight Music Pty Ltd.
2:43
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1Roll Over Beethoven
recording of:
Roll Over Beethoven
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry (in 1956-01)
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp., Copyright Control, Dualtone Words and Songs, Isalee Music Publishing Company and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
sub-publisher:
Fujipacific Music, Inc. and Rock ’n’ Roll Music
2:25
2Rock and Roll Music
recording of:
Rock and Roll Music
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp., Campbell Connelly, Isalee Music Publishing Company and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
2:32
3Too Much Monkey Business
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1956-02)
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess
bass:
Willie Dixon (in 1956-02)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1956-04-19)
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (in 1956-02) and Melvin Billups (on 1956-04-19)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (in 1956-02, on 1956-04-19)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (in 1956-02, on 1956-04-19)
tenor saxophone:
Leroy C. Davis (in 1956-02, on 1956-04-19)
trumpet:
Vincent Pitts (on 1956-04-19)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1956-04-19)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (in 1956-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1956-04-19)
recording of:
Too Much Monkey Business (in 1956-02)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
recording of:
Too Much Monkey Business (on 1956-04-19)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
2:56
4Carol
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-06-12)
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (on 1958-06-12)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-06-12)
percussion:
[unknown] (on 1958-06-12)
piano:
Paul Gayten (on 1958-06-12)
recorded at:
Sheldon Recording Studios, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-06-12)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (number: 10)
recording of:
Carol (on 1958-06-12)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp., Jewel Music Inc. and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
2:48
5Brown Eyed Handsome Man
recording of:
Brown Eyed Handsome Man
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corporation and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
part of:
Million Dollar Quartet (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
2:18
6Thirty Days
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess
bass:
Willie Dixon (in 1955-09)
drums (drum set):
Ebby Hardy (in 1955-09)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (in 1955-09)
maracas:
Jerome Green (in 1955-09)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (in 1955-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1955-09)
recording of:
Thirty Days (in 1955-09)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music and Arc Music Corp.
2:25
7Blue Feeling
recording of:
Blue Feeling
composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music
3:02
8Together (We’ll Always Be)
recording of:
Together (We Will Always Be)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music and Arc Music Corp.
2:38
9Betty Jean
recording of:
Betty Jean
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music and Arc Music Corp.
2:32
10Confessin’ the Blues
recording of:
Confessin’ the Blues
writer:
Walter Brown and Jay McShann
publisher:
Leeds Music, MCA Music and MCA Music Publishing
2:11
11Guitar Boogie
recording of:
Guitar Boogie
composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music and Arc Music Corp.
2:20
12Childhood Sweetheart
recording of:
Childhood Sweetheart
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp. and Tristan Music Ltd.
2:46
13Driftin’ Blues
recording of:
Drifting Blues
writer:
Charles Brown, Johnny Moore and Eddie Williams
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd., EMI Unart Catalog Inc., EMI United Partnership Ltd. and United Artists
2:20
14You Can’t Catch Me
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1955-12-20)
drums (drum set):
Ebby Hardy (on 1955-12-20)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1955-12-20)
piano [possibly]:
Johnnie Johnson (on 1955-12-20) and Otis Spann (on 1955-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1955-12-20)
recording of:
You Can’t Catch Me (on 1955-12-20)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Snapper Music
2:44
15Rockin’ at the Philharmonic
recording of:
Rock at the Philharmonic
composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music and Arc Music Corp.
3:25
16Hey Pedro
recording of:
Hey Pedro (Lazy Pedro)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
ARC Music and Arc Music Corp.
1:57
17Jo Jo Gunne
recording of:
Jo Jo Gun
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp.
2:47
18Blues for Hawaiians
recording of:
Blues for Hawaiians
composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp. and Isalee Music Publishing Company
3:25
19Worried Life Blues
recording of:
Worried Life Blues
writer:
Sleepy John Estes and Maceo Merriweather
publisher:
Duchess Music Corporation, Universal Duchess Music Corp. and Universal/MCA Music Ltd.
version of:
Someday Baby Blues
2:12
20Broken Arrow
recording of:
Broken Arrow
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music and Arc Music Corp.
2:29
21I Got to Find My Baby
recording of:
I Got to Find My Baby
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp., Copyright Control, Isalee Music Publishing Company and Tristan Music Ltd.
2:17
22Berry Pickin’
recording of:
Berry Pickin’
composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music
2:32
23Mad Lad
recording of:
Mad Lad
composer:
Billy Davis
publisher:
Ro-Gor Publishing
2:22
24Too Pooped to Pop
recording of:
Too Pooped to Pop
lyricist and composer:
Billy Davis
publisher:
Arc Music and Arc Music Corp.
2:37
25Run Rudolph Run
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-11-19)
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (on 1958-11-19)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-11-19)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (on 1958-11-19)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-11-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
UMG Recordings, Inc. (in 1958)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-11-19)
recording of:
Run Rudolph Run (on 1958-11-19)
writer:
Marvin Brodie and Johnny Marks
publisher:
Arc Music Corp., Campbell Connelly, Chappell Music Ltd., Warner Chappell Music and St. Nicholas Music Inc. (in 1958)
2:45

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