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 We Rock & 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
Chuck Berry's song "Everyday We Rock & Roll" has catchy lyrics that describe the joy and spirit of rock and roll music. The song begins with the repetition of the line "Every day we're gonna rock and roll," which establishes the mood and theme of the song. The lyrics then go on to describe the different types of dance and movements associated with rock and roll, such as twisting and shouting, shaking, and going "around the clock."
The song's lyrics emphasize the idea of letting go and having fun with rock and roll music, encouraging listeners to kick off their shoes and dance freely. There is also a sense of intergenerational connection as the lyrics encourage both young and old to join in the fun, with the line "Come on, Grandpa, you ain't got no back ache." Overall, the song celebrates the energy and joy that rock and roll music can bring to people's lives.
Overall "Everyday We Rock & Roll" encapsulates the essence of Chuck Berry's music. It highlights rock and roll as a genre that celebrates dancing, rhythm, and the pure joy of music. The song was written during the 1950s, a time when rock and roll was rapidly becoming a phenomenon that would soon take over the world with its unique sense of style and energy.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day we're gonna rock and roll
We're going to play rock and roll music every day
Rock and roll, rock and roll
Our music will be characterized by a fast and upbeat tempo with electric guitar riffs and a drumbeat
Every day we're gonna rock and roll, gonna
We will be consistent in playing rock and roll music every day
Rock out a little bit of soul
We will infuse elements of soul music into our rock and roll tunes
Every day we're gonna go, go, go
We will be highly energetic every day
Gonna kick off the shoes and dance on the floor
We will remove our shoes and dance energetically on the floor
Every day we're gonna go, go, go, gonna
We will sustain our high energy levels every day
Go, go, a little bit of soul
We will combine rock and roll with soul music elements to create a unique sound
Every day we're gonna twist and shout
We will dance energetically and shout while twisting our bodies
Hold back, baby, come on, work out
We encourage everyone to hold back any reservations, put in effort, and dance energetically
Every day we're gonna twist and shout, gonna
We will repeat our energetic dance routine every day
Twist and shout a little soul
Our unique dance routine will contain elements of soul music
Every day we're gonna shake, shake, shake
We will dance energetically while shaking our bodies
Come on, Grandpa, you ain't got no back ache
We are encouraging everyone, regardless of age, to join in the energetic dancing
Every day we're gonna shake, shake, shake, gonna
Our energetic dancing will be a daily routine
Shake a little bit of soul
Our unique dance routine will have elements of soul music infused into it
Every day we're gonna turn it on
Our band will perform at high energy levels every day
Gonna turn it on, gonna turn it on
We will be consistent in our high energy level performances
Every day we're gonna turn it on, gonna
Our high energy level performances will be a daily occurrence
Turn on a little bit of soul
Our rock and roll performances will have soul music elements infused into them
Every day we're gonna rock and roll
We will play rock and roll music daily
'Round the clock, rock and roll
Our band will play rock and roll music around the clock
Rock out a little bit of soul
We will fuse elements of soul music into our rock and roll music
Contributed by Chloe V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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.