Chuck Berry – Rock & Roll Music / Blue Feeling (Chess 1671).

 

 

 

 

 

 Chuck Berry – Rock & Roll Music / Blue Feeling (Chess 1671) | Classic 1957 Rock & Roll Vinyl

 

 

 

 

 Chess records 1957  – Single 1671

 

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Few artists shaped the sound of rock & roll as profoundly as Chuck Berry. 
Released by Chess Records as catalog number 1671, the single 
"Rock & Roll Music" backed with "Blue Feeling" remains 
one of the defining records of the 1950s.
"Rock & Roll Music" is one of Berry's signature recordings, celebrating the 
excitement and universal appeal of the new musical style that would 
soon transform popular music around the world. Driven by Berry's
 unmistakable guitar riffs, energetic vocals, and infectious rhythm, 
the song became an enduring rock & roll anthem.
The B-side, "Blue Feeling," reveals another side of Berry's songwriting.
 Influenced by blues traditions, it delivers a slower, more emotional 
performance while showcasing the musical roots that inspired 
many of his greatest recordings.
Released on the legendary Chess label, this 45 rpm single is highly sought
 after by collectors of classic rock & roll and vintage vinyl. Original 
pressings remain important pieces of music history and continue 
to attract fans and collectors worldwide.
Whether you're a longtime collector or discovering Chuck Berry for the
 first time, Chess 1671 represents an essential chapter
 in the evolution of American popular music.

credits:

Track    Recording date    Studio    Personnel
Rock and Roll Music    May 6 or 15, 1957    Universal Recording Corp., Chicago, Illinois
    Chuck Berry – lead vocal, electric guitar; Lafayette Leake – 
piano; Willie Dixon – bass; Fred Below – drums

Blue Feeling    Same session    Universal Recording Corp., Chicago, Illinois    
Same personnel; Berry plays guitar, with Leake, Dixon and Below backing. 
The issued take is an instrumental blues; the later LP track "Low Feeling" 
is the same recording played back at a slower tape speed.

Studio: Universal Recording Corp., Chicago, Illinois (often referred to in 
discographies simply as "Chess, Chicago" because Chess used Universal
 before opening its own studio).
Producers: Leonard Chess and Phil Chess.

tracklist:

A        Rock & Roll Music    2:30
B        Blue Feeling    2:59

 

 

 

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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 

 

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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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Chuck Berry – Back Home (Chess LPS-1550)

Chuck Berry – Back Home (Chess LPS-1550): Complete Album Review, Track List & Vinyl Guide

 Chess records 1970 ‎– LPS-1550

notes:

Rock & roll legend Chuck Berry returned to Chess Records with Back Home, 
an album that reminded listeners why he remains one of the greatest 
pioneers in music history. Released on the legendary Chess label as LPS-1550, 
the record combines Berry's unmistakable guitar style, clever storytelling,
 and energetic performances that helped shape modern rock music.
A Return to Chess Records
After spending time recording for another label, Chuck Berry reunited with 
Chess Records during the late 1960s. Back Home captures the familiar sound 
that made Berry famous while also reflecting the evolving musical landscape of the era.
The album delivers everything fans expect from Chuck Berry—infectious guitar riffs, 
memorable lyrics, and the rhythm-driven sound that influenced generations of artists, 
from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to AC/DC and countless others.

Crédits 

    A&R – Chuck Berry
    Composed By – Chuck Berry 
    Chuck Berry – guitar, vocals
    Bob Baldori – harmonica, piano (overdubs)
    Lafayette Leake – piano
    Phil Upchurch – bass guitar
Billy Peek    second guitar (on selected 1970 tracks, probable)
Unknown session drummer(s)    drums (not identified in surviving documentation)

Recorded    November 21st, 1969; April 27th, 1970; September 1970
Studio    Ter Mar Studios, Chicago
Malcolm Chisholm – engineer

 Tracklist:

All Songs Composed By Chuck Berry

A1     Tulane     2:35
A2     Have Mercy Judge     2:40
A3     Instrumental     2:47
A4     Christmas     3:27
A5     Gun     2:45
B1     I'm A Rocker     4:34
B2     Flyin' Home     4:17
B3     Fish & Chips     2:50
B4     Some People     4:10

 

 

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Chuck Berry ‎– New Juke Box Hits

Chess Records 1961 ‎– LP 1456

Crédits

    Bass – Willie Dixon
    Drums – Eddie Hardy
    Guitar – Chuck Berry, Matt "Guitar" Murphy*
    Lead Vocals – Chuck Berry
    Piano – Johnnie Johnson
    Tenor Saxophone – L.C. Davis
    Written-By – Chuck Berry

tracklist:

A1     I'm Talking About You 1:40
A2     Diploma For Two 2:22
A3     Thirteen Question Method 2:07
A4     Away From You     2:31
A5     Don't You Lie To Me 1:56
A6     The Way It Was Before 2:41
B1     Little Star 2:38
B2     Route 66 2:36
Written-By – Bobby Troup
B3     Sweet Sixteen 2:37
Written-By – B.B. King
B4     Run Around     2:24
B5     Stop And Listen 2:19
B6     Rip It Up  1:50
Written-By – Marascalco*, Blackwell*

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