Chuck Berry - Promised Land

"Sound For Saturday" 1972.

[@1945biged1]

I don't care what anyone says, Chuck Berry was the rock n roll poet. He not only revolutionized the guitar riff, but he also wrote fantastic lyrics. His lyrics made sense and yet were still fun.

[@icanfartloud]

He "borrowed" JBGoode guitar riff from and old big band r@b song

[@modoc97405]

Well he’s widely recognized as a poet. He even won the Pen award for literary excellence along with Leonard Cohen

[@modoc97405]

@@icanfartloudWhat band and what song did he get it from?

[@joesephsizian9113]

Thank goodness for Chuck and Keeef

[@jeroengeronimo]

Very strong, almost invincible, this man is what you get if you want Rock and Roll

[@Furball2k]

Rock N' Roll Owes Everything To This Man!!!

[@MrLeadbelly1966]

Don't you know? Ike Turner invented Rock-n-Roll!!!!

[@ImperialRadioYT]

@@MrLeadbelly1966 ha! fuck him. Chuck IS Rock 'n' Roll, and that's it.

[@tina-sr9in]

I 💸💸💸💸🐝💸💸💸💸👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@aj5690]

@@ImperialRadioYT Fats Domino says hi

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

Singer, songwriter, & a lead guitarist.

[@marvalousmarvin9234]

One of the greatest lyricists of all times.

[@mike8903]

Seriously. I was just thinking that. Masterclass in storytelling

[@marvalousmarvin9234]

@@mike8903 GMTA

[@bobbeck5866]

The best, out on his own

[@PhillT1988]

''Elvis Presley is my idol but Chuck Berry is my teacher'' - John Lennon

[@gflem]

yes

[@vadimastprojects8770]

@yeahSOwhat he was a demigod, and you are a troll.

[@larrycapute3725]

@@vadimastprojects8770 Fityoungteen

[@nookiebroon4424]

@@vadimastprojects8770 He's right, though, Vadim.

[@thomasstirling2295]

@yeahSOwhat you cant even spell it..

[@elvisfan1958]

Elvis loved Chuck, too, and did a fantastic, rocking, cover of Promised Land, in '73 ! I wish he had recorded more Chuck Berry songs ! :D

[@johannh2000]

He did. eg Memphis Tennessee

[@alexbowman7582]

Had a bootleg audio recording and it’s Elvis pre fame around 55 and him and Johnny Cash and others are talking on how great Berry is.

[@sunrecords56]

Man this guy could write, and play Hot Dam

[@RossM3838]

Chuck is 88 years old and while time is catching up with him, finally, he is still very active.

[@hal8383]

***** Yeah, but you had a couple of close calls recently.I think it was Ingrid that caught on.With a little prodding...;)

[@hal8383]

CM Boisvert I posted that in three lines, but my cia hackers have to have some FUN sometimes, a break from killing people.OK, go to it guys.

[@sideshowbob5237]

Outstanding showman too.

[@123bentbrent]

I saw him in Lake Tahoe a 'few' years ago. I've seen most of the great old acts, and knew that he couldn't have much longer to perform He still did his famous duck walk, but not as far as before. I'm real glad that I saw him while he was still around. It was a great show.

[@theyrekrnations8990]

This was a lot of fun. To all the Elvis fans there are no actual live versions of Elvis doing the song and from what Ive heard Elvis does not come close to Chuck Berry's raw and original rock and roll versions. CB doing the duck walk during the solo is icing on the cake. But it sucked that the band was messing up and just stopped in the middle of the song. Chuck played it off like a pro.

[@JayColbe]

I remember working the stage at a Chuck Berry concert. He drove up himself in a Chevy station wagon, a simple man with a magnificent talent.

[@debbieboyd1295]

When that hound broke down, was a big story. They could never let a poor boy down! Chuck employed many people, and I’m so appreciative of those who uploaded this song. The funk needs to jump outta his soul when he hold that guitar. His musical style and influence across rock & roll can never be forgotten, or minimized. He has influenced and taught every iconic guitarist & the great one’s list his imprint as their best inspiration! Thanks Chuck! Long live rock and roll!

[@tomfields3682]

I don't think he's singing about what you think he is. Chuck's lyrics are all about the Freedom Riders in the South in the early 60s. They attempted to integrate public transportation by riding in the front of public buses and trains. The "hound" breaking down was his metaphor for the Greyhound that some Freedom Riders were riding near Anniston, Alabama when it was pulled aver by state police to get the Freedom Riders off. After doing so, some Klansmen torched the bus right on the side of the road. He makes many more references in the song about other events of the Civil Rights struggle.

[@johnhedin8110]

learn something every day. long live R&R

[@ardalla535]

A Greyhound bus that was 'never a minute late'? Must have been a magic bus.

[@Jleed989]

Pat Downs Ya, but it broke down half way cross Alabam

[@franknicebx3636]

What about ALABAM!

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

Chuck is one of the all time greats, a pioneer of rock and roll. Scotty Moore, Elvis’ lead guitarist in the 50’s, though not a lyricist or singer, was an even more skilled guitarist, but a quiet man, content to be in the background.

[@jasonsbuckingham]

Rest in Peace Chuck, and thank you for sharing your gifts with the world.

[@jeffciro4309]

kkkkk

[@d.g.2142]

Chuck Berry first and always !

[@ROCKINGMAN]

In R 'n' R there's nothing like a bit of Chuck Berry! He's that combibation of a great song, vocals, guitar, lyrics, rhythm not to mention showmanship, a formidable performer.

[@million_bells]

I left my home in Norfolk Virginia California on my mind I straddled that Greyhound, And rolled in into Raleigh and all across Carolina Stopped in Charlotte and bypassed Rock Hill And we never was a minute late We was ninety miles out of Atlanta by sundown Rollin' out of Georgia state We had motor trouble it turned into a struggle, Half way 'cross Alabam And that 'hound broke down and left us all stranded In downtown Birmingham Right away, I bought me a through train ticket Ridin' cross Mississippi clean And I was on that midnight flier out of Birmingham Smoking into New Orleans Somebody help me get out of Louisiana Just help me get to Houston town There are people there who care a little 'bout me And they won't let the poor boy down Sure as you're born, they bought me a silk suit Put luggage in my hands, And I woke up high over Albuquerque On a jet to the promised land.

[@SirCoughsalot]

Might be my favorite Chuck Berry song. But of course, it's hard, nay, impossible, to pick just one!

[@madgui975]

Elvis was a great singer , Chuck is a créator !

[@photudiodan4648]

Yes, I agree, good comment. While no denying the greatness of Elvis, I kinda think Chuck is really the king of Rock n' Roll. After all, Chuck was really the one who influenced bands like the Beatles and the Stones, and I think Johnny Rivers made a career on doing Chuck songs.

[@rtcastleberry]

The Stones made a career of playing Chuck Berry licks.

[@elvicare35]

Elvis had a talent to totally transform a song, and give it his own and awesomely unique take on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Mjunywoldang]

Èl-vïs wës ë gré-at singêr--, !Chuck is a créatör¡

[@Mjunywoldang]

sorry but "é" really looks like comedy...

[@tylercoogan1870]

Might be best 2 minutes 9 seconds on whole net. Facts / pure joy/ thanks for post.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

It's definitely up there. Incredible, cheers

[@davidmassey4630]

Elvis selected songs and artists that he felt deserved a wider recognition and better appreciation. Songs like this and others like That’s All Right Mama, Are You Lonesome Tonight, Blue Suede Shoes and dozens of others along with the artists would never have enjoyed the exposure had it not been for his version of their originals. Yes, Chuck Berry was magnificent but never enjoyed the recognition he so rightly deserved. But gems like Promised Land would have continued to languish in obscurity had Elvis not breathed energy into it and brought out its rhythmic beauty.

[@jaysewall1]

One of the best performers! And surely the best r n r song writer of all time!

[@chrism.c9965]

Love Chuck and his brilliant guitar riffs. He was a great writer and showman and also love Elvis's cover, he was an amazing singer, interpreter, and performer. I listen to both!

[@peperclipproduction]

Yes !! The way he throttles that guitar. This man knew this guitar in and out and knows how to ring that guitars body, very impressive

[@user-ji3id9dn3o]

Never Was a best guitar. You Knowles to Keith and Angustia and Hendrix.

[@gastonave]

"I straddled that greyhound" only Chuck could make riding a bus sound heroic

[@lal4250]

Way back, maybe '72, some friends had a gig in New Melle, MO. I was halping haul some gear, but wasn't staying for the show. I asked afriend if they had a cigarette machine and he said yes, behind the pool. So I went looking for it, counting my change, a black man came walking and I asked if there was a cigarette machine, and very politely he said, "Why yes, it's back there." UI was still counting my change, thanked him and kept moving. When I got back outside my friend asked me if I had metChuck. I felt so stupid, I didn't know of whom I asked the question.

[@terryol1]

Love the Lyrics, and Chuck Berry a brilliant artist and songwriter

[@henley65]

I saw Chuck Berry live along with Little Richard on May 20th 1995 in Birmingham UK. They were completely awesome. It was my life`s ambition to see them as they were my musical heroes when I was growing up. Their music was always playing in our house. Unfortunately Fats Domino was taken ill that night, but was also on the bill, so the true professionals they are, Chuck Berry and Little Richard performed most of Fats`s hits. I`ll remember the gig for the rest of my life! Hail Hail Rock n Roll!!!

[@theagbaman]

I want this playing when I'm cruising down I-95 in a Vette with the top off and the wind rushing past! This man is and will forever be an American treasure! RIP Chuck Berry AKA The King of Rock n Roll!!!

[@dtiguru]

Chuck is a great example of how incredibly talented and revolutionary African Americans were in founding rock n roll. WITHOUT CHUCK, THERE NEVER WOULD HAVE BEEN ELVIS!

[@johnnyrocker7495]

Except Elvis was recording a year before Chuck. Plus Chuck gave EP the credit for opening the door. In other words, you've got that completely back to front.

[@RaimundoSalvador]

The real king of rock, Chuck Berry of course

[@elvisfanforever1517]

Raimundo Salvador Elvis is god

[@maxLeifermann]

Chuck Berry = eccentric genius, he inspired so many people, one guy who changed the world with just a guitar and his mouth (lyrics). BTW, for a good read check out "Chuck Berry: The Autobiography", a very interesting book, well done.

[@chrisfreeman7232]

The Originator of Rock N Roll

[@guadalupeesquivellopez8284]

Elvis was the king but Chuck was the daddy.lol

[@jramirez3889]

THE MASTER AT WORK

[@thelugoffgamecock792]

"Bypassed Rock Hill" smart man indeed!

[@afonso.yamaha]

*Chuck Berry Forever*

[@lizvansickle452]

RIP in the Heavenly choir now Mr. Berry....You were one of the greatest in the industry!

[@tranfimosultan194]

The gen-u-ine rock artiste

[@richarddavies9514]

Chuck Berry is in my opinion the master of lyrics thanks for posting

[@Timbeaux2009]

I saw Chuck live on the Steel Pier in Atlantic City in about 1970 when I was 9 or 10 years old. Still remember and cherish the experience 50 years later.

[@jjhpor]

As an 80 yo who remembers Chuck Berry from the fifties and who started playing guitar at age 65 I was hypnotized by what his left hand was doing.

[@darrylelkins681]

THE REAL KING, HAIL to the ROCKING KING

[@retu68]

One of the best songs he ever did . Goes under the feet for the first note

[@joeoak8181]

No-one seems to be giving any credit to his backing band on this particular UK tour, Rockin' Horse. Vastly underrated.

[@theyrekrnations8990]

they stopped in the middle when Berry was really rockin and did not finish the song

[@Huhakungfu]

...have to agree chuck plays this Song awesome...Elvis was another kind of singer, if you hear the song ,, dont cry daddy ,, from Elvis you see ,, that ,, was his kind of music. But no doubt.... both Legends...

[@pabloiaconoguitar311]

The man that creates all about Rock & Roll The Legend Mr Chuk Berry

[@pascalfety6681]

👍👍🎸🎸

[@redneck44056]

The greatest musician to ever walk on this planet has passed away. R.I.P. Chuck and thank you for all the great music. Your music will live forever.

[@phoeberowlinson6206]

I think you meant to put R.I.P Elvis

[@theoriginalbadbob]

One of the hardest rocking songs ever written and recorded.

[@padraigspillane]

I like Elvis and Chuck. You dont have to pick one over the other. for me Elvis is the king but Chuck is very very good also. l love the music that they made

[@rwaitt14153]

Greased hair, silk shirts, and velour bell-bottom pants. Truly a magical time.

[@quinnlax976]

One of my favorite Dead covers. Bobby does it justice.

[@stewartnicol3028]

hallelujah! I am privileged to have lived in the same years as the Godfather of Rock n Roll - May the Great Architect of the Universe bless you Chuck! Much love and Peace! X

[@spanda729]

Promised Land Elvis Presley I left my home in Norfolk Virginia California on my mind I straddled that Greyhound And rode into Raleigh and on across Caroline We had motor trouble that turn into a struggle Halfway across Alabama And that hound broke down and left us all stranded In downtown Birmingham Right away I brought me a through train ticket Ridin' across Mississippi clean I was on that midnight flyer out of Birmingham Smoking into New Orleans Somebody help me get out of Louisiana Just help me get to Houston Town There are people there, who care a little about me And they won't let the poor boy down Sure as you're born brought me a silk suit Put luggage in my hand And I woke up high over Albuquerque On a jet to the promised land Working on a T-bone steak a la carte Flying over to the golden state When the pilot told us in thirteen minutes He would set us at the terminal gate Swing low chariot come down easy Taxi to the terminal zone Cut your engines and cool your wings And let me make it to the telephone Los Angeles give me Norfolk Virginia Tidewater four ten o nine Tell the folks back home this is the promised land calling And the poor boy is on the line Right away I brought me a through train ticket Ridin' across Mississippi clean I was on that midnight flyer out of Birmingham Smoking into New Orleans Somebody help me get out of Louisiana Just help me get to Houston Town There are people there, who care a little about me And they won't let the poor boy down Sure as you're born brought me a silk suit Put luggage in my hand And I woke up high over Albuquerque On a jet to the promised land Working on a T-bone steak a la carte Flying over to the golden state When the pilot told us in thirteen minutes He would set us at the terminal gate Swing low chariot come down easy Taxi to the terminal zone Cut your engines and cool your wings And let me make it to the telephone Los Angeles give me Norfolk Virginia Tidewater four ten o nine Tell the folks back home this is the promised land calling And the poor boy is on the line Songwriters: Chuck Berry

[@pascalfety6681]

💎💎🎸🎸Le Père du Rock and Roll 🎸🎸💎💎 I left my home in Norfolk Virginia California on my mind I Straddled that Greyhound, and rolled in into Raleigh and all across Carolina Stopped in Charlotte and bypassed Rock Hill And we never was a minute late We was ninety miles out of Atlanta by sundown Rollin' out of Georgia state We had motor trouble it turned into a struggle, Half way 'cross Alabam And that 'hound broke down and left us all stranded In downtown Birmingham Right away, I bought me a through train ticket Ridin' cross Mississippi clean And I was on that midnight flier out of Birmingham Smoking into New Orleans Somebody help me get out of Louisiana Just help me get to Houston town There are people there who care a little 'bout me And they won't let the poor boy down Sure as you're born, they bought me a silk suit Put luggage in my hands, And I woke up high over Albuquerque On a jet to the promised land

[@bender138]

"This man taught everyone from Angus to Keef, and every Goddamn guitarist who ever picked up an axe how to be cool." Chuck was major,no doubt about it,but there were also a couple of guys named Dick Dale and Link Wray out there bending a few strings,too.

[@johnvoyce]

There is nothing better than this in Rock'n'Roll. I love Elvis but Chuck Berry is the absolute best.

[@johnvoyce]

And it makes more sense when Chuck sings it. It's about racism for Christ's sake.

[@bradhuskers]

Not even close. Elvis had more soul and his music was way more diverse. Period

[@geraldlewis1133]

Good song and written by Brother Chuck in Heaven and rest in Peace Chuck along with Elvis

[@lp1330]

Los Angeles,give me Norfolk Virginia-- Tidewater 4 ten oh nine. Tell the folks back home this is the promised land calling and the po boy is on the line. For all Chuck Berry fans, the movie "Let The Good Times Roll" =from about 73, is a must see. Talk about stealing a show!

[@0909simple]

Happy 90th Chuck

[@paulcraighalliday3413]

this is pure brilliant 👏 and the best version

[@johnnyklein3946]

Elvis version is the better one

[@hmackie6823]

one bucket lists written off...I saw Chuck LIVE in Concert

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Doesn't get better than that.

[@dbergum1]

Chuck owns this !!!

[@19bambi67]

JJonnie Allen Cajun style tops all the versions for me.

[@mickygimp1]

This was when he did the 'London Sessions' album in the UK - I saw him live in Glasgow Scotland in January of '73 and it still ranks as one of the best gigs I ever saw. Keep on rockin', Chuck...

[@roncarter2188]

I love guitars but that shirt is to die for......

[@ellenr.3549]

I've been reading the comments below and I'm not sure if I have commented, but while I love Elvis' version of this song, you do know that Chuck wrote the music and lyrics. He borrowed an Atlas while in jail and the rest is history.

[@johnnyrocker7495]

He stole the melody from an old white folk song called Wabosh Cannonball. Look it up.

[@JewelRaw]

He is the best performer that walked this planet. WOW!

[@damonwickham9981]

Yes mam he was

[@quieterrps]

Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Little Richard and more...each in a class of their own! As a student of theirs for many years I'll have to say that I wish there weren't so damn many people who leave comments who feel like they are "THE" teacher! So great to see one of my favorite Chuck tunes performed at this period of his career. Many thanks!

[@axeman2638]

Jerry Lee Lewis was the best, the others were all great, but Lewis was the best.

[@EAAEAEAEAEAE]

@@axeman2638 and Elvis Presley is THE KING OF ROCK N ROLL BASTA🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@axeman2638]

@@EAAEAEAEAEAE nope Jerry Lee Lewis is the undisputed king.

[@mattreganowski8092]

probably the only time Rock Hill, SC was ever mentioned in a song, especially a song that was HUGE!! 😄😄

[@abdelazizbennour6531]

chuck berry the king of rock&roll

[@mrxmry9443]

No - CHUCK BERRY IS THE KING OF ROCK 'N ROLL.

[@gabex730]

Elvis was so humble he would probably agreed , that chuck Berry was the king however millions of people wouldn't.

[@vadimastprojects8770]

Chuck Berry wrote his own songs, didn't he?

[@shailendrasingh2016]

@@vadimastprojects8770 off course

[@MondoBeno]

I regard this as one of the great American travel songs, along with Johnny Cash's I-Been-Everywhere.

[@vadimastprojects8770]

X-Wild "Freeway Devil" is another great one.

[@Alwayswilling]

I think it was hank snow who gave us ibeen everywhere

[@budgiefeathers]

An Australian wrote the original . I been everywhere.

[@MondoBeno]

@@budgiefeathers The Australian version was good, but I prefer the Johnny Cash version.

[@kennethcarroll5420]

One of, if not thee greatest performers of all time!!! Nothing beats a classic rocker

[@badman7520]

C.A.Berry 1926-2017. Been imitated, but never duplicated. All of Chuck's children will be playing his lick. Hail Hail Rock n' Roll.

[@broadband0118]

Well, that's a pretty ringing endorsement of the man which I would find hard to quibble with. I came to him probably a bit later than you via the early Stones stuff. But once I had heard the real thing, I was totally hooked. Hooked lined and sinkered. The greatest lyricist of the 20th century bar none, and coupled with that double note guitar playing style which he invented, surely the daddy of them all.

[@benrodin6034]

Pure magic !!!

[@Hister333]

Chuck Berry is the King of Rock 'N Roll.

[@janlindman3133]

"United States of America Where I can be whatever I can be Free to think as I choose Right or wrong Win or lose"

[@luxford60]

RIP Chuck Berry, but 90 is a good age to reach.

[@theagbaman]

90 is a great run!

[@cscha101]

The beautiful beat just makes you want to dane like crazy

[@deffadda]

u ever noticed how chuck bery starts every single song wid tht same riff every 1

[@11bisthewaytobe13]

Chuck Berry = Rock n' Roll

[@pieronicolosi]

Hail ! Hail ! rock "n" roll !!!

[@cathywilliams6076]

you go chuck

[@tonygrooove]

Notice that he "by-passed Rock Hill"...a Jim Crow hot-bed that he could do without. Much Respect Chuck.

[@GlenQuagmireful]

as great an American writer as there ever was.

[@TheMclenptp]

This is part of Rock & Roll folklore - Elvis's mother once said to him "Son, you are good. But you ain't Chuck Berry". Now you decide who was a greater Rock & Roll artist.

[@bradhuskers]

Hey low IQ moron. Elvis's soul depth and diversity destroys chuck. But your low IQ prevents you from getting that.

Min Choon Len then Elvis took her Cadillac away

[@kevineakman8586]

Chuck invented it! Elvis improves on it! Credence perfected it! Zeppelin cashed in on it! Metallica massaged it! Commercial radio killed it! They were all great at their thing in their time! They all took from others! Life would be less rewarding without any of them!

[@matheo1231]

Sorry.. but Elvis was just way better..

[@johnnyrocker7495]

@@kevineakman8586 Elvis was recording in 1954, a year before Berry.

[@JohnPanto]

I also like Dave Edmunds with Geraint Watkins. Raw rock & roll at its best. Bendigedig!!!

[@paulbullinger7378]

Playing his guitar just like ringing a bell go, go, go chuck ,go

[@greenhornet299]

5 stars....the best of the best........

[@astrofan777]

the TRUE King!

[@photudiodan4648]

Don't get me wrong, and I always enjoyed Elvis. However, Chuck Berry is really the King of Rock n' Roll. Right?

[@bradhuskers]

Chuck is great. But elvis was so much more.

[@Mxyzptlksac]

Chuck was the most important rock n roller. He made guitars rock music and was the first black musician to appeal to young white kids

[@bradhuskers]

@Winston Dawe Dumb fuck

[@bradhuskers]

@@Mxyzptlksac But elvis was way more diverse and soulful.

[@darlenekanyo673]

Chuck Berry totally! Elvis not so much.

[@aaronbyrne1671]

This is the way this song should have been sang beautiful job chuck berry don't get me wrong elvis did it his way. Great job for both doing promise land.november 22 2020

[@75amoeba]

CHUCK BERRY IS THE TOP MAN.

[@johnpauljones789]

o verdadeiro rei do rock

[@rubyandthegamblers]

The true KING of rock & roll !!!

[@bradhuskers]

Wrong again low IQ sheep. Elvis in the recording studio blows away Berry. Elvis had more soul and was way more diverse. Got it?

[@juanv6281]

Guys say that Chuck Berry is the real king of rock and roll is a disrespect to the good ear and say that it's not about racism is insulting to millions of people of all races who chose the worldwide Elvis. Dead King ... still king ...

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Love it. George Vreeland Hill

[@jimmybaker2845]

Elvis is the King of Rock and Roll but Chuck Berry wrote and recorded this song in 1965. Elvis released it as a single in 1974.

[@naromecuas8635]

King? Fuck that asshole...Chuck is king of rnr

[@wowojeejee]

Someone said: " There were many great early R&R artists but the only one to have a very long career was Chuck Berry" . Elvis was just a singer. Don't forget Carl Perkins, Big Joe Turner, Louis Jordan and many Boogie Woogie musicians who started it.

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

I was blessed to shake the hand of the GIANT, the man who took rock to the whole world. CHUCK BERRY. ❤️

[@michiganraised1892]

Elvis taught me about mr berry as a teenager ... much respect from Michigan .

[@jeffguy7955]

I prefer this version.