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.
Some People
Chuck Berry Lyrics
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From sweat by you and by me
While we must toil so long each day
Just to stay alive and free
Some people live in homes, so content and reposed
Unrushed through all the woe
While we share that woe
Some people live with much and care the least
If war should end or stay
While we, with less, pay more for peace
Uum, why should it be this way ?
Oh, the day's sure to come
When we would have to live
In love and peace and happiness
And we will have the will to love
And to give to those who do have less
Chuck Berry's song "Some People" draws attention to the inequality that exists in society. The song highlights the stark differences between those who live a carefree life of fun and play, and those who must work each day just to survive. While some people live in luxurious homes and are unaware of the suffering of others, those who experience hardship in their daily lives must share their pain with those who have none at all. The lyrics question why some people seem indifferent to the world's problems, while others who have less must pay more to maintain peace. The song ultimately expresses hope that one day society will live in love and peace, where the will to give to those who have less will prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people live each week in fun and play
Some individuals can enjoy their week without any concerns or burdens
From sweat by you and by me
Although we work hard and sweat, we are not privileged enough to relax and have fun like those some individuals do
While we must toil so long each day
Our everyday labor seems unending and difficult compared to what some individuals need to put in
Just to stay alive and free
We work tirelessly just to survive and retain our freedom
Some people live in homes, so content and reposed
Some people are comfortable in their homes and dwell in peace
Unrushed through all the woe
Without any worry and burdens, they live leisurely and calmly
While we share that woe
We, on the other hand, have to bear life's difficulties
With those who have no woe at all
Even those who have no worries at all may add to our sorrows and troubles
Some people live with much and care the least
Some people possess many resources, but do not care about ending wars or attaining peace
If war should end or stay
They do not care if the war ends or persists
While we, with less, pay more for peace
We pay a more significant price in securing peace, despite having fewer resources
Uum, why should it be this way ?
The situation begs the question why such inequality exists
Oh, the day's sure to come
There will come a day when
When we would have to live
When we will have to thrive
In love and peace and happiness
Living in a world of positivity
And we will have the will to love
We will have the willingness to love
And to give to those who do have less
And to share our blessing with the less fortunate
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: BOBBY SANDSTROM, MICHAEL PRICE
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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.