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.
Everyday I Have the Blues
Chuck Berry Lyrics
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Every day, every day I have the blues,
When you see me worried, baby, because it's you I hate to lose.
Nobody loves me, nobody seems to care,
Nobody loves me, nobody seems to care,
Speaking of bad luck and trouble will you know I've had my share.
I'm gonna pack my suit-case, moving down the line,
Well, there ain't nobody worryin' and there ain't nobody cryin'.
Seems to me every day, every day I have the blues,
Every day, every day I have the blues
In the lyrics of Chuck Berry's "Everyday I Have the Blues," the singer expresses a sense of perpetual sadness and frustration that he experiences on a daily basis. The repetition of the phrase "Every day, every day I have the blues" underscores the consistency of his emotional state, suggesting that it is a constant presence in his life. This repetition also emphasizes the deep-rooted nature of his feelings of melancholy and despair.
The singer further elaborates on his feelings of isolation and neglect, lamenting that nobody loves him and that nobody seems to care about his well-being. This sense of abandonment and lack of support contributes to his overall sense of desolation and disillusionment. The repetition of the lines "Nobody loves me, nobody seems to care" reinforces the singer's perception of being alone in his struggles.
The mention of bad luck and trouble indicates that the singer has faced numerous hardships and challenges in his life. His experiences of adversity have left a lasting impact on him, as evidenced by the statement that he has had his share of misfortune. This acknowledgment of his troubled past adds depth to the singer's emotional narrative and underscores the complexities of his personal history.
In the final verse, the singer expresses a desire to leave his troubles behind and move on to a new chapter in his life. The decision to pack his suitcase and "move on down the line" symbolizes a sense of hope and determination to seek better prospects elsewhere. The resolution to leave behind the worries and tears reflects a sense of resilience and a willingness to embrace change in order to find relief from the blues that haunt him. Overall, the lyrics of "Everyday I Have the Blues" convey a poignant portrayal of a man grappling with ongoing sadness and turmoil, yet also hinting at the possibility of redemption and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day, every day I have the blues,
I feel melancholy and downhearted on a daily basis,
When you see me worried, baby, because it's you I hate to lose.
My troubles are caused by my fear of losing you, my love,
Nobody loves me, nobody seems to care,
I feel unloved and like no one is there for me,
Speaking of bad luck and trouble will you know I've had my share.
I've experienced my fair share of misfortune and hardship,
I'm gonna pack my suit-case, move on down the line,
I plan to leave this place and start fresh somewhere else,
Well, there ain't nobody worryin' and there ain't nobody cryin'.
No one will be concerned or upset when I leave,
Seems to me every day, every day I have the blues,
It appears that I am consistently feeling sad and blue,
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Memphis Slim, Peter Chatman
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@larrygeetar9309
Beg to disagree but it's the other way around. Hendrix was the Chuck
Berry of the 60's. And Chuck was the T-Bone Walker of the 50's. It all
comes around and goes around. Without Mr. Berry there IS no rock
and roll guitar. And you can put Prince in there after Jimi and possibly
SRV. There was a lot of Jimi in Prince and it's easy to see and hear if
you view his shows. Especially While My Guitar Gently Weeps, from
The RRHOF induction final jam of 2004 (I think), the year George
Harrison was inducted. AND, Prince and Hendrix both had a pretty
fair amount of Little Richard in their performance chops and flam-
boyant appearance. It's only Rock & Roll - but we like it!
@7yaya754
The only blues I know from Chuck.....and one of the best one I ever heard. Fantastic, incredible piece of Blues. He puts all his heart from the beginning to the end.
@peterhempel1681
Er öffnet nicht nur sein Herz, sondern auch seine Seele.
@skinfish8929
c'est vrai @@peterhempel1681
@robertstajic1486
So underrated! He was doing this before Elvis and the Beatles
@KingKull1971
Underrated! 😂
Chuck Berry is one of the top most most revered guitarist of all time. Please tell me the underrated nonsense is a joke.🤣🤣🤣
@carloseugeniocarlos4287
The King of rock and roll! Rest in peace Chuck Berry ( 1926-2017)
@jamesreinolds3968
The real king of rock and roll!
@raheemwalker5515
not the king.. the father
@colbyjames656
Raheem Walker Well the reason I believe the fellow above has said that is because Chuck Berry deserved the title as King.
Elvis Presley ripped off like 50% of his songs.
He especially ripped off a man of the name Otis Blackwell.
So ya Chuck definitely deserved the title. Considering he could at least play his damn guitar
@MobyfromDick
True!