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Re: RIP Chuck Berry

CharlieBarley — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 03:48:23 GMT

Author: CharlieBarley

Posted: 03/20/2017 07:48

The first time I was aware of Chuck Berry's music was watching Back to the Future as a kid. The part where Marty plays Johnny B Goode. I thought it was an awesome song. One of the first songs I remember committing the lyrics to memory. Later I discovered more Chuck Berry songs through early Beatles and Stones songs. Then I found his music for myself. He was a true innovator. Very talented songwriter and performer. And I enjoyed seeing a bit of his story in the film Cadillac Records, which I own and will watch again soon.

RIP Chuck Berry. You were the greatest.

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

RoundTheBend — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:54:31 GMT

Author: RoundTheBend

Posted: 03/20/2017 04:54

What Paul Simon said on Facebook:

I would say no songwriter influenced my generation to a greater degree than Chuck Berry.

"Deep down Louisiana close to New Orleans /
Way back up in the woods among the evergreens /
There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood /
Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode"

For me, it was like a magical place to hear about this description of rural America. It's like Zora Neale Hurston territory -- an amazing bit of writing for the '50s and something that left a powerful impression with me, who was just beginning to play guitar.

- Paul Simon

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

mickilennial — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 19:12:02 GMT

Author: mickilennial

Posted: 03/19/2017 23:12

dmercado wrote:

I think listening to compilations is better than not listening, but most of those songs come from only four albums, each about 12 songs long. 48 songs is not so daunting if you're going to listen to 28 already. Listened to them last night and this is the order in which I liked them.

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Chuck Berry Is On Top by Chuck Berry
Might be a semi-compilation, but its the first instance of these songs showing up on an LP, so I treat it as an album.

St. Louis To Liverpool by Chuck Berry
The recording quality is noticeably cleaner and that makes a big difference to me.

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One Dozen Berrys by Chuck Berry

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After School Session by Chuck Berry

Add:

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From St. Louie To Frisco by Chuck Berry

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Rockin' At The Hops by Chuck Berry

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

Hayden — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 19:07:20 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 03/19/2017 23:07

Romanelli wrote:

Berry Is On Top is a compilation album in everything but name. Take a look at the tracks and when they were recorded.

You'd take Berry Is On Top over the 28? 8 of the 12 tracks on your preference are also on the 28...and the 28 album contains 20 more tracks that are far superior to the 4 others on Berry Is On Top. Sorry...I just don't get it. Is it because Berry Is On Top is not listed as a compilation (even though it actually is)?

Meh, Berry Is On Top isn't really a compilation. None of those songs had been released on an album before, they were just singles (four years old at the most). Compilations are more-or-less compiled of songs off of other albums. I have a hard time calling it a compilation, but I see where you're coming from.

And I'd definitely take Berry Is On Top over The Great Twenty Eight. 60+ minute greatest hits albums aren't really my thing. It's overload. I'm not saying that the songs on it are bad or anything, I'm just saying I don't see the point in listening to it when his albums are just as enjoyable.

I dunno. Maybe it's just two different world. All good though.

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

RockyRaccoon — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 18:55:44 GMT

Author: RockyRaccoon

Posted: 03/19/2017 22:55

Roman, people can disagree with you. There's no need to get hyper-defensive and aggressive.

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

mickilennial — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 18:35:35 GMT

Author: mickilennial

Posted: 03/19/2017 22:35

Romanelli wrote:

Gowi wrote:

Romanelli wrote:

The Great Twenty-Eight by Chuck Berry

All you need to know.

Completely disagree. He wrote more than 28 songs worth hearing and has plenty of excellent longplays.

The Great Twenty-Eight is all you need to know about what made him great. Those 28 tracks are far superioir than the combined careers of most artists, and certainly greater than any of the studio albums he released in his lifetime.

And, hey...thanks for taking the time to respond like that. I'm sorry you disagree that anyone not familiar with his work would be best served to go to this album. Sorry it's a damn compilation. I know how y'all hate those around here. But some, this included, are essential and the best collection of an artist's work.

no idea why are you this defensive all the time. all i said is i disagree, for fucks sake this is why i don't engage you anymore

shit, this is why i dont know if i want to be on BEA at all anymore

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

dmercado — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 17:53:56 GMT

Author: dmercado

Posted: 03/19/2017 21:53

I think listening to compilations is better than not listening, but most of those songs come from only four albums, each about 12 songs long. 48 songs is not so daunting if you're going to listen to 28 already. Listened to them last night and this is the order in which I liked them.

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Chuck Berry Is On Top by Chuck Berry
Might be a semi-compilation, but its the first instance of these songs showing up on an LP, so I treat it as an album.

St. Louis To Liverpool by Chuck Berry
The recording quality is noticeably cleaner and that makes a big difference to me.

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One Dozen Berrys by Chuck Berry

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After School Session by Chuck Berry

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

CA Dreamin — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 17:42:45 GMT

Author: CA Dreamin

Posted: 03/19/2017 21:42

Romanelli wrote:

And, hey...thanks for taking the time to respond like that. I'm sorry you disagree that anyone not familiar with his work would be best served to go to this album. Sorry it's a damn compilation. I know how y'all hate those around here. But some, this included, are essential and the best collection of an artist's work.

Totally agree with this. Great 28 is the perfect place to start for new listeners of Chuck Berry. If intrigued, listeners can then pursue his other work. Nothing wrong with compilation albums, especially when it comes to older artists or artists with broad careers.

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

RoundTheBend — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 17:42:45 GMT

Author: RoundTheBend

Posted: 03/19/2017 21:42

I think your word choice was poor is all. All you need to know implies there's really nothing else to listen to and I think even you don't agree with that. But it is a great compilation record for a man known for singles.

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

Romanelli — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 17:28:32 GMT

Author: Romanelli

Posted: 03/19/2017 21:28

Gowi wrote:

Romanelli wrote:

The Great Twenty-Eight by Chuck Berry

All you need to know.

Completely disagree. He wrote more than 28 songs worth hearing and has plenty of excellent longplays.

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

Romanelli — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 17:22:24 GMT

Author: Romanelli

Posted: 03/19/2017 21:22

Hayden wrote:

Yeah, I'm not sure why a compilation is his most popular release. It's not like he had sporadic releases or anything, and he definitely wasn't a 'singles' artist. He has some solid albums. Berry Is On Top is a phenomenal album. I'd take it over The Great Twenty-Eight any day. Same with After School Session.

Berry Is On Top is a compilation album in everything but name (there was one new track on it...and it was forgettable). Take a look at the tracks and when they were recorded.

Chuck Berry was pretty much the definition of a singles artist. And his output in the mid to late 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's, and 10's was far less than sporadic.,..it was non existent. Why? Because his career was built on those 28 songs. And the two tracks you posted at the beginning of this thread are included on...The Great Twenty-Eight. His last 40 years of touring was playing almost nothing that isn't on that compilation.

You'd take Berry Is On Top over the 28? 8 of the 12 tracks on your preference are also on the 28...and the 28 album contains 20 more tracks that are far superior to the 4 others on Berry Is On Top. Sorry...I just don't get it. Is it because Berry Is On Top is not listed as a compilation (even though it actually is)?

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

Hayden — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 17:14:02 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 03/19/2017 21:14

Yeah, I'm not sure why a compilation is his most popular release. It's not like he had sporadic releases or anything, and he definitely wasn't a 'singles' artist. He has some solid albums. Berry Is On Top is a phenomenal album. I'd take it over The Great Twenty-Eight any day. Same with After School Session.

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

mickilennial — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 17:10:32 GMT

Author: mickilennial

Posted: 03/19/2017 21:10

Romanelli wrote:

The Great Twenty-Eight by Chuck Berry

All you need to know.

Completely disagree. He wrote more than 28 songs worth hearing and has plenty of excellent longplays.

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

Romanelli — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 16:21:58 GMT

Author: Romanelli

Posted: 03/19/2017 20:21

The Great Twenty-Eight by Chuck Berry

All you need to know.

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

RoundTheBend — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 14:19:01 GMT

Author: RoundTheBend

Posted: 03/19/2017 18:19

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Re: RIP Chuck Berry

dihansse — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 13:42:02 GMT

Author: dihansse

Posted: 03/19/2017 17:42

For me the guy who gave rock ('n roll) its edge.

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

neilgee — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 08:32:53 GMT

Author: neilgee

Posted: 03/19/2017 12:32

I think he lost his marbles towards the end, there were a number of pitiful stories about him. RIP Chuck.

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

jhuik — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 07:48:01 GMT

Author: jhuik

Posted: 03/19/2017 11:48

I didn't know Chuck Berry was still alive tbh.

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

mickilennial — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 19:04:15 GMT

Author: mickilennial

Posted: 03/18/2017 23:04

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Re: RIP Chuck Berry

DanielNunes93 — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 18:47:19 GMT

Author: DanielNunes93

Posted: 03/18/2017 22:47

RIP Chuck "Rock'n'Roll" Berry