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.
I Will Not Let You Go
Chuck Berry Lyrics
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You know I love you and I want you and I need you more and more
No, I can't, I just can't let you go
Lord knows we were born to be with each other and I ain't gonna let you go
We're s'posed to spend our lives together and I just can't let you go
Because I love you and I want you and I need you more and more
No, I can't darling, I just can't let you go
I know I love you in vain, little girl, but I still can't let you go
I'm tied to you with chains of love, but I just can't let you go
Because I love you and I want you and I need you more and more
No, I can't, I just can't let you go
(Somebody tell me)
How can my heart withstand so much pain
And still keep on beating and loving you in vain ?
Because I love you and I want you and I need you more and more
Lord, I just can't, I just can't let you go
(Well, that is why)
I will not, I will not let you go
Li'l darling, I will not, no, no, I will not, I will not let you go
Because I love you and I want you and I got to have you more and more
No, darling, I will not, I will not let you go
"I Will Not Let You Go" is a song by Chuck Berry that expresses his unwavering commitment and love for his partner, despite the challenges that they face. The lyrics are filled with a sense of urgency and desperation, as Berry pleads with his lover to stay with him. The repeated refrain of "I will not let you go" drives the message home, emphasizing the strength of Berry's convictions and his determination to hold onto the relationship.
Throughout the song, Berry acknowledges the difficulties that they face, but remains resolute in his desire to stay together. He describes their connection as something that was meant to be, and suggests that he is bound to his partner by an unbreakable chain of love. Even though he knows that his love may be unrequited, he cannot help but continue to love his partner more and more.
In the final verse, Berry asks how his heart can continue beating and loving, despite the pain he feels from his unrequited love. But even as he asks this question, he is still resolute in his commitment to his partner, promising that he will not let them go.
Overall, "I Will Not Let You Go" is a powerful expression of love and commitment, with a strong message of perseverance and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
I will not let you go, I will not let you go, I will not let you go
I am determined to keep you by my side and not let you leave me
You know I love you and I want you and I need you more and more
My feelings for you are deep and strong, and I rely on your presence in my life more every day
No, I can't, I just can't let you go
It's impossible for me to imagine a life without you, so I refuse to let you go
Lord knows we were born to be with each other and I ain't gonna let you go
I believe we were destined to be together, and I won't allow anything to come between us
We're s'posed to spend our lives together and I just can't let you go
I see a future with you and I'm committed to making that a reality, so I won't let you go
I know I love you in vain, little girl, but I still can't let you go
Even though my love for you may not be reciprocated, I can't bear the thought of losing you
I'm tied to you with chains of love, but I just can't let you go
My love for you has bound me to you and I can't bring myself to break free, even if I wanted to
(Somebody tell me) How can my heart withstand so much pain
I cannot fathom how my heart continues to function despite the pain of loving someone who may not feel the same
And still keep on beating and loving you in vain ?
Yet, my heart persists in beating and loving you despite the likelihood of my feelings not being returned
Lord, I just can't, I just can't let you go
I am beyond the point of being able to let you go, it's simply not an option for me
Li'l darling, I will not, no, no, I will not, I will not let you go
My dear, I am certain that I will never let you go, no matter what happens
Because I love you and I want you and I got to have you more and more
My love and desire for you only continues to grow stronger over time, and I can't bear the thought of living without you
No, darling, I will not, I will not let you go
I hope you understand that I will cling to you for as long as I live and will never willingly let you leave my side
Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: CHUCK BERRY
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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.