Episode 67: “Johnny B. Goode”, by Chuck Berry
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Sweet Little 16 by Chuck Barry
Chuck Barry's Sweet Little 16 was one of the first songs about being a rock and roll fan. The introduction to Johnny B. Good is one of the most well known guitar parts in history. But that riff dates back to 1918, and a recording by Wilbur Sweatman's jazz orchestra.
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