
Episode 67: “Johnny B. Goode”, by Chuck Berry
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Chuck Berry's New Sessions
Berry's version got rid of some of the more sexual-livical content, though that would later come back in live performances. The piano style on that track is very different from some of Berry's earlier recordings. This is because of the popularity of Jerry Lee Lewis, who had risen to fame since Berry's last session. And something else that the kids liked was another song recorded at the same session, this time about the kids themselves.
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