Wednesday 26 November 2014

18.  Johnny B, Goode. Chuck Berry. April 1958.
Chuck Berry had already changed the face of rock 'n' roll with records such as 'Maybelline', 'Rock And Roll Music'. 'Roll Over Beethoven' and 'Sweet Little Sixteen', but in 'Johnny B. Goode he also created a genuine American folk hero. From the staccato guitar intro, to the reluctant wind down of the coda, 'Johnny B. Goode' was flawless.

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