Chuck Berry - Promised Land

[@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

[@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.

[@MarkRogersVOCFB]

Too Much Monkey Business

[@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

[@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

[@robertpollock7237]

Well said​@@tomfields3682

[@bradhuskers]

​@@tomfields3682 He was humiliated. A perv

[@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

[@AngelManuelSanchezRodriguez]

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

[@bradhuskers]

​@@AngelManuelSanchezRodriguez Jimmy page wipes the floor with anyone

[@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

[@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!!!

[@bent5980]

the guy was and is a legend, i can never get enough of his music and guitar playing.

[@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.

[@jasonsbuckingham]

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

[@jeffciro4309]

kkkkk

[@jaysewall1]

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

[@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.

[@bradhuskers]

Vocals? 😆🤣😂 Worst voice in history

[@ROCKINGMAN]

@@bradhuskers Tiny Tim

[@bradhuskers]

​@ROCKINGMAN You have a tiny pp?

[@terryol1]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@noelmantovani8511]

Un de mes guitaristes compositeur le plus apprécié dans mes années fin 60 . 😊

[@chrissellers5017]

Chuck Berry - the John Betjemen of Rock and Roll. RIP.

[@orso2478]

👍❤❤

[@TheWhistlingCyclist]

Made to look very easy because like a lot of top artists he’s very skilled and talented. Great stuff 👍

[@richarddavies9514]

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

[@charlesmarkman9776]

How did he come up with this stuff? Musically, lyrically, simply the greatest!

[@robertpollock7237]

Fucking amazing. Don't know if he's talking about motor problems or civil rights issues but he's documenting his life experience and struggles . I love Chuck and upset he he held to deal with that shit.

[@dimamar6]

He's still rockin' in 2024. And even dead he's doing this way better than 99% alive modern singers

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@apscoradiales]

The father of Rock & Roll. We would be much poorer if there was no Chuck Berry.

[@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!

[@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

[@bradhuskers]

Jimmy page wipes the floor with chuck

[@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...

[@paulsimmons5726]

No other guitarists has ever sounded as cool as Chuck Berry, plain and simple! Great video!

[@lizvansickle452]

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

[@pabloiaconoguitar311]

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

[@pascalfety6681]

👍👍🎸🎸

[@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..

[@geraldlewis1133]

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

[@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!!!

[@michiganraised1892]

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

[@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.

[@bradhuskers]

​@@axeman2638 Hey low IQ boy? Elvis is the KING. Jerry is trash

[@bradhuskers]

​@@axeman2638 Jerry was nothing next to elvis's soul depth and DIVERSITY

[@kennethcarroll5420]

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

[@gastonave]

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

[@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.

[@d.g.2142]

Chuck Berry first and always !

[@EmmaPeelman]

Although the song is cut short, this is rock 'n roll perfection and essence. Thanks Chuck!

[@SirCoughsalot]

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

[@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

[@tomfields3682]

@@pascalfety6681 Workin on a t+bone steak ala carte flyin off to the golden state when the pilot told us in 13 minutes he would set us at the terminal gate. Swing low chariot come down easy, taxi to terminal zone, shut your engines and cool your wings, just let me make it to the telephone. Los Angeles, gimme Norfolk VA, TIdewater 2409, tell the folks back home this is the promised land calling, got the poor boy on the line.

[@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.

[@ELCaminoHWY77]

Great jam! Im living in Norfolk Virginia now and this has become my daily kick start! 6 more months till I transfer outta this place :)

[@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.

[@user-swanjubilee]

❤ My earliest adventures with recorded music was Rock and Roll music ❤.

[@quinnlax976]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@MarkRogersVOCFB]

You've been listening to the wrong people. Elvis is the GOAT. Go to the library. You won't get out.

[@theyrekrnations8990]

@@MarkRogersVOCFB Elvis was great but he couldnt write. Not like Chuck

[@bradhuskers]

​@@theyrekrnations8990 Writing has NOTHING to do with greatness. If it did, Ella and frank would be trash. But unfortunately, your low IQ prevents you from understanding that.

[@bradhuskers]

​ @@theyrekrnations8990 Elvis's soul, depth and diversity destroys chuck

[@bradhuskers]

​@@theyrekrnations8990 Have you always had a low IQ?

[@jackhopkins4679]

He is the very reason I wanted to play guitar my dad sung johnny b good all the time and when I got older got all his records I could find. RIP Chuck play on brother.

[@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...

[@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.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Doesn't get better than that.

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

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

[@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

[@GamerKeags_YT]

My favorite Chuck Berry song

[@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

[@thomashall9182]

Saw this lovely man live, as I did Jerry Lee, and a lot of minor artists including Duane Eddie, but, my memories are still filled with the greats of rock 'n' roll.

[@retu68]

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

[@aberbie]

I love this artist..Really he is the king of Rock´n´roll. I had lucky to see him in 1978 in Toulouse(france). From today it is one the best moment in my live. Thancks Mister Berry andre(french)

[@johnabrams8679]

Andre, pleased to see we both have impeccable taste. There will never be another Charles Edward Anderson Berry.

[@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.

[@michaelotten2724]

Chucks, most energetic versions of this!

[@paulcraighalliday3413]

this is pure brilliant 👏 and the best version

[@johnnyklein3946]

Elvis version is the better one

[@Chris-dj8kg]

Just heared the news, this is my favourite rock n' roll song of all time... Everyone knows you were the king of rock n' roll Chuck, everyone with some sort of realism in his brains. And you always will be, rest in peace and utter most respect great man

[@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.

[@colinbroughton1557]

Toby, I've been listening to Chuck Berry and Hank Snow since 1950,so there.Col Broughton

[@theoriginalbadbob]

One of the hardest rocking songs ever written and recorded.

[@derekroper9010]

Such a powerhouse. The moves, the look, the tunes, ya don’t see that anymore

[@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.

[@johncox8938]

Mr. Berry was a great talent! Thank you, Sir......would have loved to shake your hand.

[@afonso.yamaha]

*Chuck Berry Forever*

[@anthonyhensley2324]

Always and forever and icon what he did with a Gibson guitar was amazing.

[@luxford60]

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

[@theagbaman]

90 is a great run!

[@Performinspain]

El primer vinilo que cayo en mis manos fue de Chuck Berry y al escuchar temazos como el Promised Land y sus riffs de guitarra, nada volvio a ser igual. Nada mejor para comenzar la semanita!

[@JohnPanto]

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

[@aberbie]

Great artist, great poet, great man. I am very sad. RIP Mister BERRY

[@shailendrasingh2016]

Fu ck U2 pink Floyd pearl jam

[@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

[@rondacey7595]

Chuck was the man back in the day.

[@JewelRaw]

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

[@damonwickham9981]

Yes mam he was

[@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.

[@dbergum1]

Chuck owns this !!!

[@19bambi67]

JJonnie Allen Cajun style tops all the versions for me.

[@seitzmateo]

For someone who was born, raised and lives in St. Louis, Missouri I am proud to say that I am from the same place as the Great Chuck Berry. He still performs here as well. I would be happy to see him perform live just once but I keep forgetting to try and get tickets.

[@garthperry7986]

Elvis was and still is the king

[@vatajalainen]

yes

[@PaulTettam]

i been "hi" in albequirk myself. This is the most song of rock'n'roll of all time. Thanks for the memories, Chuck. As ever, Paul

[@0909simple]

Happy 90th Chuck

[@yvonneford67]

Sad to hear of your passing. I remember seeing you in London in the Eighties. You were up there with the best Rock n Rollers rip Man

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@Ron-w7r]

Chuck is king. He was doing it first and very well. They were not going to call a black man king although he was.

[@benrodin6034]

Pure magic !!!

[@samantha5460]

Hot damn! A masterclass in guitar genius and in rock'n'roll cool

[@RaimundoSalvador]

The real king of rock, Chuck Berry of course

[@elvisfanforever1517]

Raimundo Salvador Elvis is god

[@richiecheval9528]

Love this, every word clear as well.

[@allikatzpop]

THE REAL KING OF ROCK AND ROLL !!!

[@MrAlanfalk73]

Yss of course he is , how many number one hits did Chuck have 2, 3 or 4 ? Elvis had 10 in a row and then 11 more 😨😲

[@allikatzpop]

In the late 50's and 60's.Radio stations would not play black artists music. Elvis had many #1's because he was white and sounded black, and had songs that charted on country and rock and roll charts. The record label would pay radio stations to play their music which would result in more records being sold,resulting in higher ratings. There were many songs written and performed by black artists that didnt chart until the songs were song by middle of the road white artists ( Tutti Frutti sung by Pat Boone) The kids listened to and danced to Little Richards Tutti Fruitti and thumbed their noses at Pat Boone's version.

[@bradhuskers]

Brian Shanabrough you are really stupid

[@nemeyh8415]

Well, sadly, thats the truth... Racism at that times was far stronger than it is now. So I don't agree with you, Brad, this isn't stupid, it's the sad truth.

[@levinmoser4001]

T.G. Cowen Agreed. Rip to the greatest rock n roller to ever live

[@beginningtosee7457]

Many times he would show up at the event - use what ever band that was at hand - with little or no rehearsal - and bring the house down- which is just another testimony to his great gift.

[@cscha101]

The beautiful beat just makes you want to dane like crazy

[@hmackie6823]

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