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, Plácido 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.
Every Day We Rock And Roll
Chuck Berry Lyrics
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Rock and roll, rock and roll
Every day we're gonna rock and roll, gonna
Rock out a little bit of soul
Every day we're gonna go, go, go
Gonna kick off the shoes and dance on the floor
Every day we're gonna go, go, go, gonna
Every day we're gonna twist and shout
Hold back, baby, come on, work out
Every day we're gonna twist and shout, gonna
Twist and shout a little soul
Every day we're gonna shake, shake, shake
Come on, Grandpa, you ain't got no back ache
Every day we're gonna shake, shake, shake, gonna
Shake a little bit of soul
Every day we're gonna turn it on
Gonna turn it on, gonna turn it on
Every day we're gonna turn it on, gonna
Turn on a little bit of soul
Every day we're gonna rock and roll
'Round the clock, rock and roll
Every day we're gonna rock and roll, gonna
Rock out a little bit of soul
The lyrics to Chuck Berry's "Every Day We Rock and Roll" describe an exciting and energized life that revolves around the music genre of rock and roll. The song's verses express a sense of joy and spontaneity that comes with dancing, singing, and playing rock and roll music every day. The chorus repeats the lines "Every day we're gonna rock and roll, gonna rock out a little bit of soul," which emphasizes the idea that rock and roll music is not just about entertainment, but it can also nourish and uplift people's souls.
Through the lyrics, Berry celebrates several signature dance moves of the rock and roll genre, such as twisting and shouting, shaking, and dancing on the floor. He invites everyone to join in, including the older generation that may have some physical limitations. The lyrics promote the inclusivity and community spirit that is a hallmark of rock and roll culture.
The song's overall message is that rock and roll is a daily activity that brings people together, fosters happiness, and revitalizes the soul. The lyrics also convey the urgency and excitement of rock and roll, suggesting that "Every day" is a new opportunity to experience the magic of the genre. Therefore, "Every Day We Rock and Roll" can be seen as a call to action to embrace rock and roll music as a part of daily life and an invitation to be part of a vibrant rock and roll community.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day we're gonna rock and roll
We will rock and roll every day
Rock and roll, rock and roll
Play rock and roll music
Every day we're gonna rock and roll, gonna
Every day we will play music and have fun
Rock out a little bit of soul
Play some soulful music
Every day we're gonna go, go, go
We will be active every day
Gonna kick off the shoes and dance on the floor
Remove shoes and dance on the floor
Every day we're gonna go, go, go, gonna
Every day we will be active and energetic
Go, go, a little bit of soul
Be energetic and soulful
Every day we're gonna twist and shout
We will twist and shout every day
Hold back, baby, come on, work out
Do your best and work out
Every day we're gonna twist and shout, gonna
Every day we will dance and be enthusiastic
Twist and shout a little soul
Dance soulfully
Every day we're gonna shake, shake, shake
We will shake every day
Come on, Grandpa, you ain't got no back ache
Encouraging someone to join in without any excuses
Every day we're gonna shake, shake, shake, gonna
Every day we will move and groove
Shake a little bit of soul
Move soulfully
Every day we're gonna turn it on
We will be lively every day
Gonna turn it on, gonna turn it on
Will become lively and full of energy
Every day we're gonna turn it on, gonna
Every day we will be enthusiastic and lively
Turn on a little bit of soul
Play soulful music and become lively
’Round the clock, rock and roll
Rock and roll all day and night
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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.