About The Song
Little Queenie is a classic rock and roll song written and recorded by Chuck Berry, released in 1959. This upbeat tune, with its catchy melody and energetic guitar riffs, became a staple of Berry’s repertoire and a cornerstone of the rock and roll genre. The song revolves around a narrator’s infatuation with a young woman named Little Queenie. Berry’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of his admiration for her, describing her beauty, charm, and his desire to be with her.
The song’s structure is typical of Berry’s work, with a repeating verse-chorus form and a driving rhythm. The guitar riff, played on a Gibson Les Paul, is particularly memorable, providing the song with its infectious energy. Berry’s vocals are energetic and full of emotion, capturing the youthful exuberance and excitement of the song’s subject matter.
“Little Queenie” was a commercial success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song’s popularity helped to establish Berry as one of the leading figures in the rock and roll revolution. It has been covered by countless artists over the years, including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and David Bowie, cementing its status as a timeless classic.
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Lyrics
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I got lumps in my throat
When I saw her comin’ down the aisle
I got the wiggles in my knees
When she looked at me and sweetly smiled
There she is again
Standin’ over by the record machine
Looking like a model
On the cover of a magazine
She’s too cute to be a minute over seventeen
Meanwhile I was thinkin’
If she’s in the mood no need to break it
I got the chance and I oughta take it
If she can dance we can make it
C’mon queenie let’s shake it
Go, go, go, little queenie
Go, go, go, little queenie
Go, go, go, little queenie
Tell me who’s the queen
Standin’ over by the record machine
Looking like a model
On the cover of a magazine
She’s too cute to be a minute over seventeen
Meanwhile, I was still thinkin’
If it’s a slow song, we’ll omit it
If it’s a rocker, then we’ll get it
And if it’s good, she’ll admit it
C’mon queenie, let’s get with it
Go, go, go, little queenie
Go, go, go, little queenie
Go, go, go, little queenie