About The Song
Johnny B. Goode is a timeless rock and roll classic written and performed by Chuck Berry, released in 1958. Often hailed as the first great rock and roll song, it has had a profound influence on the genre and countless musicians that followed.
The song’s narrative revolves around the aspirations of a young man named Johnny B. Goode, who dreams of escaping his humble beginnings and achieving rock and roll stardom. With its infectious guitar riff, driving rhythm, and Berry’s energetic vocals, “Johnny B. Goode” captures the spirit of the era and the excitement of the burgeoning rock and roll scene.
Beyond its musical prowess, “Johnny B. Goode” has also made significant cultural impact. It was one of the first rock and roll songs to be played on the radio, helping to introduce the genre to a wider audience. Additionally, the song’s lyrics, which celebrate the power of music and the potential for social mobility, resonated with young people of the time.
The song’s enduring popularity is evident in the countless artists who have covered it over the years. From The Beatles and Keith Richards to Jimi Hendrix, “Johnny B. Goode” has been reinterpreted and celebrated by musicians across generations. Its timeless appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia, excitement, and the endless possibilities that music can offer.
Moreover, “Johnny B. Goode” has also been recognized for its cultural significance. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1994 and was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry in 2003. The song’s enduring legacy is a testament to its musical brilliance and its ability to capture the spirit of an era.
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Lyrics
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Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans
Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
Who never ever learned to read or write so well
But he could play a guitar just like a-ringing a bell
Go go
Go Johnny go!
Go
Go Johnny go!
Go
Go Johnny go!
Go
Go Johnny go!
Go
Johnny B. Goode!
He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track
Oh, the engineer would see him sittin’ in the shade
Strummin’ with the rhythm that the drivers made
The people passing by, they would stop and say
“Oh my, but that little country boy could play”
Go go
Go Johnny go!
Go
Go Johnny go!
Go
Go Johnny go!
Go
Go Johnny go!
Go
Johnny B. Goode!
His mother told him, “Someday you will be a man,
And you will be the leader of a big ol’ band
Many people comin’ from miles around
To hear you play your music when the sun go down
Maybe someday your name’ll be in lights
Sayin’ ‘Johnny B. Goode tonight!'”
Go go
Go Johnny go!
Go go go Johnny go!
Go go go Johnny go!
Go go go Johnny go!
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Johnny B. Goode!