Chuck Berry And His Combo – Maybellene / Wee Wee Hours (Chess 1604)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Chuck Berry And His Combo – Maybellene / Wee Wee Hours (Chess 1604) | The Rock & Roll Classic That Started It All

 

 

Chess Records 1955   single  1604 

 

 notes:

Released in 1955 on Chess Records, Chuck Berry And His Combo – 
"Maybellene" / "Wee Wee Hours" (Chess 1604) is one of the most 
influential singles in the history of popular music. The record launched
 Chuck Berry's career and helped define the sound of early rock and roll 
by blending rhythm and blues with country influences,
 energetic guitar riffs, and storytelling lyrics.
The B-side, "Wee Wee Hours," showcases Berry's deep roots in the blues. 
Slower and more reflective than its famous counterpart, the song highlights
 his expressive guitar playing and demonstrates the versatility that made 
him one of America's greatest recording artists.
Issued as Chess Records 1604, this original 45 RPM single remains one of
 the most desirable records among collectors of vintage rock and roll and 
rhythm & blues. Original pressings with clean labels and strong playback 
continue to command significant interest in the collector's market.

credits:

The lineup is reconstructed from Chess documentation and later research. 
The accepted personnel are:
Chuck Berry — vocals, lead guitar
Johnnie Johnson — piano
Willie Dixon — bass
Jerome Green — maracas
Drums: Ebby Hardy or Jasper Thomas (the drummer has never been conclusively
 identified). Most modern discographies list one of these two, 
while acknowledging the uncertainty.
Recorded during the same 21 May 1955 session.
A slow 12-bar blues featuring an especially prominent piano 
performance by Johnnie Johnson.
Released as the B-side but became an R&B hit in its own right.

Recording date    21 May 1955
Studio    Universal Recording Corporation, Chicago, Illinois 
(often called Universal Recording Studios)
Producers    Leonard Chess, Phil Chess

tracklist:

Written-By – Berry

A        Maybellene
B        Wee Wee Hours

 

 

 

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