Spanning seven decades, Berry's career concluded with a final album, Chuck, released posthumously in 2017. Celebrated as a songwriter, guitarist, and performer, Berry's impact on rock and roll remains immeasurable. The compilation showcases his groundbreaking work, cementing his status as a music legend. And includes newly written liner notes. Chuck Berry, often hailed as the godfather of rock 'n' roll, revolutionized music with his pioneering style and storytelling. His 1955 hit "Maybellene," blending country with rhythm & blues, marked the dawn of rock and roll. Berry's knack for crafting relatable, youth-centric songs like "School Day," "Johnny B. Goode," and "Sweet Little Sixteen" spoke to the heart of teenage life, celebrating themes like love, rebellion, and music. "Johnny B. Goode," often seen as autobiographical, features one of the most iconic guitar licks in history, inspiring generations of musicians. Berry's influence extended to legends like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, who covered his work, ensuring his legacy endured through the British Invasion. Despite his fame, Berry's storytelling also resonated with older audiences, as seen in poignant tracks like "Memphis, Tennessee." His live performances remained electrifying, culminating in a global hit with "My Ding-A-Ling" in 1972.

Track List

1. Maybellene
2. Wee Wee Hours
3. Thirty Days
4. No Money Down
5. Roll Over Beethoven
6. Too Much Monkey Business
7. Brown Eyed Handsome Man
8. You Can't Catch Me
9. School Day (Ring Ring Goes the Bell)
10. Oh Baby Doll
11. Rock and Roll Music
12. Sweet Little Sixteen
13. Reelin' and Rockin'
14. Johnny B. Goode
15. Around and Around
16. Beautiful Delilah
17. Carol
18. Sweet Little Rock 'N' Roller
19. Run Rudolph Run
20. Merry Christmas Baby
21. Anthony Boy
22. Almost Grown
23. Little Queenie
24. Back in the U.S.A
25. Memphis Tennessee
26. The Ecuadors - Say You'll Be Mine
27. Broken Arrow
28. Let It Rock
29. Bye Bye Johnny
30. I Got to Find My Baby
31. Too Pooped to Pop
32. Jaguar and Thunderbird
33. Little Star
34. Route 66
35. Go Go Go
36. Come on
37. Diploma for Two
38. I'm Talking About You
39. I Just Want to Make Love to You
40. Nadine
41. No Particular Place to Go
42. You Never Can Tell
43. Chuckwalk
44. Little Marie
45. Promised Land
46. Dear Dad
47. St. Louis Blues
48. It Wasn't Me
49. My Mustang Ford
50. Ramona Say Yes
51. Club Nitty Gritty
52. Back to Memphis
53. I Do Really Love You
54. Louis to Frisco
55. It's Too Dark in There
56. Tulane
57. I'm a Rocker
58. Oh Louisiana
59. San Francisco Dues
60. Reelin' and Rockin' (Live at the Lancaster Arts Festival/1972)
61. My Ding-A-Ling (Live at the Lancaster Arts Festival/1972)
62. Bio
63. Woodpecker
64. Shake Rattle and Roll
65. Swanee River
66. Oh What a Thrill
67. California
68. Sweet Little Sixteen (Hail! Hail! Rock 'N' Roll - Soundtrack Version)
69. Roll Over Beethoven (Hail! Hail! Rock 'N' Roll - Soundtrack Version)
70. Big Boys
71. Lady B. Goode

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