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.
Goodnight Well It's the Time to Go
Chuck Berry Lyrics
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It's time to go now
Arrivederci, tally-ho, au revoir, adio
You've been so wonderful, I don't wish to go
But this completes my show
Bonsoir, cherie, Je vous partir
Bonsoir, cherie, Je vous partir
Bonsoir, cherie, bonsoir
Be strong, Pierre, hang on cherie
Avec plaisir, as you know
It's been beautiful, it's been mellow
That is why I don't want to go, oh no!
Good night, sweetheart, I got to go now
Time won't permit me to play no more now
But I'll be back to do another show now
So good night, so long, bye, bye
Chuck Berry's song "Goodnight Well It's the Time to Go" is a classic farewell song, written to bid adieu to a loved one or an audience after an incredible night of entertaining. The singer expresses his reluctance to leave, but he must bid his farewell. The lyrics depict a performer's life on the road, moving from one performance to the next, and the desolation that creeps into his heart when it's time to leave the venue, the audience, and the city that they entertained. The phrases "Bonsoir cherie" and "Avec plaisir" are French and connotes expressions of endearment and gratitude. The singer uses these popular French phrases to show how much he adores the people and the experience he is leaving behind, signifying his love for the audience and his commitment to continue providing entertainment.
The song's tone represents the rock and roll genre that Berry popularized, which typically involved simple lyrics and an upbeat rhythm. Nonetheless, the song conveys melancholy, and wistfulness for a night that has passed, filling the singer with nostalgia as he prepares to leave the stage. Chuck Berry was one of the pioneers of the rock and roll era, and his unique writing style entailed a blend of blues, country, and R&B. He was not just a performer but also a talented songwriter and his brilliant lyrics could convey a range of emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Good night, sweethearts
Chuck Berry bids farewell to his audience, addressing them as ‘sweethearts’.
It's time to go now
He informs them that it is time for him to leave.
Arrivederci, tally-ho, au revoir, adio
Using different languages, he says goodbye to the audience.
You've been so wonderful, I don't wish to go
Chuck Berry appreciates the audience for their lively support, and wishes he could stay longer.
But this completes my show
He concludes that he has completed his performance, thus he must leave the stage.
Bonsoir, cherie, Je vous partir
Saying goodbye in French, Chuck Berry refers to the audience as his ‘darling’.
Je vous aime, beaucoup cherie
Telling the audience he appreciates them, he expresses his love to them.
Bonsoir, cherie, bonsoir
Again, he bids farewell to the audience, addressing them as his ‘darling’ in French.
Be strong, Pierre, hang on cherie
Talking to his band, he encourages them to remain steadfast and keep playing.
Avec plaisir, as you know
He tells them that he has enjoyed playing with them, as they already know.
It's been beautiful, it's been mellow
He acknowledges that the show has been extraordinary and pleasant, with a relaxed atmosphere.
That is why I don't want to go, oh no!
He reiterates that he wishes he could stay longer because of the beautiful performance content and atmosphere.
Good night, sweetheart, I got to go now
Chuck Berry reiterates that he must depart.
Time won't permit me to play no more now
He tells the audience that it is not possible to continue playing for more time as time does not allow it.
But I'll be back to do another show now
He promises to come back and perform for them another day.
So good night, so long, bye, bye
He bids farewell to the audience in different ways for the final time before leaving the stage.
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fv984874 Villena
Lo máximo esta canción CHUCK BERRY el verdadero Rey del rock
Mhono Rú
Lo mejor, el buen Chuck, gracias
Małgorzata Ziółkowska
Oh, the bestsl songs that the human can hear......Thank you!
fv984874 Villena
Lo máximo chuck
Fernando antonio Villena avilass
El verdadero rey del rock and roll
Jamás Elvis presley
Pablo
Merci bien for the upload. :-)