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“Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry

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“Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry


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    “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry is a rock song.

    Song Title: Johnny B. Goode
    Artist: Chuck Berry
    Genre: rock, oldies, classic rock, rock and roll
    Composer: Copyright © 1958 Chuck Berry
    Lead Vocals: Chuck Berry
    Lead Guitar: Chuck Berry
    Piano: Lafayette Leake
    Bass: Willie Dixon
    Drums: Fred Below
    Producer: Little “Bongo” Kraus
    Recorded: January 6, 1958, at Chess Studios, Chicago, Illinois
    Released: March 31, 1958
    Label: Chess

    Rolling Stone Top 500: Johnny B. Goode was selected number 7 (seven) in Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in May 2011. See Rolling Stone.

    Number of listens: 15043
    Current rank: 577 (updated weekly)
    Highest rank: 487 (play the video all the way through to register a vote for this song)

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    “Johnny B. Goode” is a 1958 rock and roll song written and originally performed by American musician Chuck Berry. The song was a major hit among both black and white audiences peaking at #2 on Billboard magazine’s Hot R&B Sides chart and #8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is one of Chuck Berry’s most famous recordings, has been covered by many artists, and has received several honors and accolades. It is also considered to be one of the most recognizable songs in music history.

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    Lina: This is Chuck Berry’s best song.

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