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.
Let's Do Our Thing Together
Chuck Berry Lyrics
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Don't indulge in beer or wine
But baby, you turn me on
And blow my ever-lovin' mind
Now, let's do our thing together
Go out and have a balling time
You know I dig you doing your thing
And I'll turn you on when I do mine
I'm not a blue-blood or a scholar
Just a hard-workin' boy
And after five long days
My body needs a little joy
Now, let's do our thing together
Go out and have a balling time
You know I dig you doing your thing
And I'll turn you on when I do mine
I am solid, sane and sober
And I'm over twenty-one
What I see is what I want
And what I want is you right on
Now, let's do our thing together
Go out and have a balling time
You know I dig you doing your thing
And I'll turn you on when I do mine
I'm in the mood for a little rockin'
You got to shake it up and shout
You been a little uptight lately
I'm goin' let it all hang out
Let's do our thing together
Go out and have a balling time
You know I dig you doing your thing
Chuck Berry's song Let's Do Our Thing Together has an upbeat and joyful tone that encourages listeners to let loose and have a good time. The lyrics are about the joys of companionship and the simple pleasures of life. The first stanza emphasizes that the singer of the song is not a heavy drinker or a partier but finds immense pleasure in the company of his partner. The second stanza highlights the hardworking nature of the singer, who needs a little bit of fun and excitement to unwind after a long week. Another important aspect of the song is that it portrays a sense of mutual respect and admiration between partners. The singer values his partner's independence and encourages her to "do her thing" while also promising to reciprocate the affection.
The lyrics also emphasize the importance of living in the moment and enjoying the present. The last stanza features the singer in the mood for some good old rock and roll, encouraging his partner to let loose and shake things up. The line "You been a little uptight lately" shows that the singer is sensitive to his partner's feelings and wants to help her release any pent-up emotions. The repeated refrain of "Let's do our thing together" serves as a reminder that the joys of life are best experienced and shared with a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need no fields of whiskey
I don't require alcoholic beverages
Don't indulge in beer or wine
I do not consume beer or wine
But baby, you turn me on
You make me aroused and excited
And blow my ever-lovin' mind
You amaze me in a mind-blowing way
Now, let's do our thing together
Let's spend some quality time together
Go out and have a balling time
Let's go out and enjoy ourselves
You know I dig you doing your thing
I respect and appreciate your individuality
And I'll turn you on when I do mine
I'll excite and impress you too
I'm not a blue-blood or a scholar
I'm a regular hard-working person
Just a hard-workin' boy
I'm a dedicated and industrious man
And after five long days
After a week of hard work
My body needs a little joy
I need some happiness and enjoyment
I am solid, sane and sober
I'm in a stable and clear-headed state
And I'm over twenty-one
I'm legally allowed to drink alcohol
What I see is what I want
You are exactly what I desire
And what I want is you right on
I want you right now
I'm in the mood for a little rockin'
I'm feeling like rocking out
You got to shake it up and shout
You need to dance energetically and loudly
You been a little uptight lately
You've been tense or anxious
I'm goin' let it all hang out
I'm going to be uninhibited and carefree
Let's do our thing together
Let's spend some quality time together
Go out and have a balling time
Let's go out and enjoy ourselves
You know I dig you doing your thing
I respect and appreciate your individuality
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.