Chuck Berry remains an influential figure and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music who first began performing in 1953. Cub Koda wrote, "Of all the early breakthrough rock & roll artists, none is more important to the development of the music than Chuck Berry. He is its greatest songwriter, the main shaper of its instrumental voice, one of its greatest guitarists, and one of its greatest performers." John Lennon was more succinct: "If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it 'Chuck Berry'."
Berry was among the first musicians to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on its opening in 1986. He received Kennedy Center Honors in 2000 in a "class" with Mikhail Baryshnikov, PlΓ‘cido Domingo, Angela Lansbury, and Clint Eastwood. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Chuck Berry #5 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. He was also ranked 6th on Rolling Stone's Rolling Stone's 100 greatest guitarists of All Time.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame included three of Chuck Berry's songs (Johnny B. Goode, Maybellene, Rock & Roll Music), of the 500 songs that shaped Rock and Roll.
Chuck Berry held a special place, in terms of sound development, in the formation of, Mersey-Beat at Liverpool.
The finest exponent of Chuck Berry, guitar, sound at Liverpool during 1959 to 1963, was Vincent Tow/Ismail, who in turn passed on many of the learned skills to Lennon & McCartney, his friends and colleagues during that period--1959 to 1962/3.
Chuck Berry also influenced many of the great rock 'n' roll bands that we know today including The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.
Baby Won't You Please Come Home
Chuck Berry Lyrics
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Go baby go baby go baby go baby
Go baby go baby go baby
Won't you come out tonight
Well baby won't you come out tonight
Underneath the moon so bright
We'll have fun cuttin' a rug
Won't you come out my little honey bug
Well baby the moon is so bright
And if you'll only come out it'll be just right
We'll make all the night spots
And for you that's not a lot
Oh baby won't you come out tonight
Well baby I love you so
And I hope your answer won't be 'no'
If you'll come out we'll rock and roll
Come on baby let's go
Baby won't you come out tonight
In Chuck Berry's song "Baby Won't You Please Come Home," the lyrics express a sense of urgency and longing for someone to come out and join the singer for a night of fun and dancing. The repeated phrases of "go baby go baby" and "won't you come out tonight" create a catchy and energetic rhythm, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the singer. The mention of the bright moon emphasizes the romantic atmosphere of the night, suggesting a desire for a special connection and shared experience.
The lyrics convey a strong affection, with the singer expressing love and hope that the person they're addressing will agree to join them. The line "And if you'll only come out it'll be just right" suggests that this encounter holds significance and has the potential to make everything perfect. The mention of "rock and roll" highlights the genre of the song itself, as well as its association with fun and liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
Well go baby go baby go baby go baby
Come on, my love, let's go and have a good time
Go baby go baby go baby go baby
I can't resist my desire to be with you
Go baby go baby go baby
Let's go together and enjoy ourselves
Won't you come out tonight
Could you please join me this evening?
Well baby won't you come out tonight
Oh, my sweetheart, I really want you to come with me tonight
Underneath the moon so bright
In the enchanting light of the moon
We'll have fun cuttin' a rug
We'll enjoy dancing together with great delight
Won't you come out my little honey bug
Could you please come out, my sweet and precious love?
Oh baby won't you come out tonight
Oh darling, won't you join me this evening?
Well baby the moon is so bright
My love, the moon is shining so beautifully tonight
And if you'll only come out it'll be just right
If you agree to come with me, everything will be perfect
We'll make all the night spots
We'll visit all the popular places in town
And for you that's not a lot
It's not too much to ask from you
Oh baby won't you come out tonight
Oh darling, won't you please go out with me tonight?
Well baby I love you so
My love for you is immense
And I hope your answer won't be 'no'
I hope you won't reject my request
If you'll come out we'll rock and roll
If you agree to go out, we'll have a great time dancing to rock and roll music
Come on baby let's go
Come on, my dear, let's go and enjoy ourselves
Baby won't you come out tonight
Sweetheart, please join me tonight
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON GUESS
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Jack
on Little Marie (Alternate)
Yes, oh yes, Long Distance, I'll accept the charge, I'll pay
Which love one is calling me, I did not hear you say.
Both are deep within my hearth, her Mom and my Marie
It so good to hear your voice from Memphis, Tennessee
Oh, you mean so much to me, more than you'll ever know,
Surely, you have not forgot how much I love you so
If you would remember, Dear, and sometimes talk to me
Maybe that would reunite our home in Tennessee.
Last time I saw you, just before I had to leave
You did not want to see me off and promised not to grieve,
My hearth was tore apart as I looked back at my Marie
And there the peace is still remain with you in Tennessee.
I guess I should stop talking, after all you placed the call
But anyway that I can help, you know I'll help you all
Then she spoke and asked me to come back and see Marie
And live together in our home in Memphis, Tennessee.