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.
Lucky So and So
Chuck Berry Lyrics
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Seems everyone I meet
Gives me a friendly Hello!
Guess I'm just a lucky so and so
Birds in every tree
Seem all so near to me
They sing wherever I go
[Chorus]
If you should ask me the amount
In my bank account
I would have to confess
That I'm slipping
But, that don't worry me
Confidentially, I got a dream that I'm tip in
And when the days through
Each night, I hurry to
Home where love ways I know
Guess, I'm just a lucky so and so
[Chorus]
And when the days through
Each night, I hurry to
Home where love ways I know
Guess, I'm just a lucky so and so
Woo!
Just a lucky so and so.
The lyrics to Chuck Berry's song Lucky So and So are a celebration of the small and simple things in life that bring joy and contentment. The singer walks down the street and everyone he meets greets him with a friendly hello, which he attributes to being a lucky person. He also remarks on the birds singing in the trees and how they seem to sing wherever he goes, further emphasizing his good fortune. The chorus touches on the singer's financial situation, admitting that he may be slipping but that he's not worried because he has a dream that he's "tip in," suggesting that he has aspirations and goals beyond just accumulating wealth.
The second verse continues with the theme of the singer's good luck and gratitude for the love he has waiting for him at home each night. The repetition of the chorus at the end of the song reinforces the idea that luck is not just about money or material possessions, but about finding happiness in the simple things.
Overall, the lyrics to Lucky So and So encourage listeners to appreciate the blessings in their lives, even if their circumstances may not be perfect. The singer finds joy in the little things, and encourages others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
As I walked down the street
While walking down the street, people were greeting me kindly.
Seems everyone I meet
It appeared as though every person I encountered gave me a warm welcome.
Gives me a friendly Hello!
They greeted me in a friendly manner by saying hello.
Guess I'm just a lucky so and so
I assume that I'm fortunate to receive such positive interactions from everyone.
Birds in every tree
There were birds perched on every tree I passed by.
Seem all so near to me
It appeared as though the birds were very close to me.
They sing wherever I go
The birds kept singing no matter where I traveled.
Guess I'm just a lucky so and so
I presume that I'm fortunate to experience such pleasant occurrences regularly.
[Chorus]
Refrain from the song.
If you should ask me the amount
In the event that you question me about how much money I possess,
In my bank account
In the account that is held at a financial institution,
I would have to confess
I must admit
That I'm slipping
That I am losing my financial security.
But, that don't worry me
However, I am not concerned.
Confidentially, I got a dream that I'm tip in
In confidence, I have a dream that I will become wealthy.
And when the days through
After the day is over,
Each night, I hurry to
Every evening, I rush to
Home where love ways I know
My home, where I know I am loved.
Guess, I'm just a lucky so and so
I suppose that I am fortunate to have such a loving home to return to.
[Chorus]
Refrain from the song.
Woo!
An expression of enthusiasm or excitement.
Just a lucky so and so.
I am simply a fortuitous person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Duke Ellington, Mack David
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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.