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Chuck Berry — Roll Over Beethoven
Album: The Essential
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Released: 1956
Length: 2:22
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Well I'm-a write a little letter
I'm gonna mail it to my local D.J.
Yeah and it's a jumpin' little record
I want my jockey to play
Roll over Beethoven
I gotta hear it again today

You know my temperature's risin'
The jukebox's blowin' a fuse
My heart beatin' rhythm
And my soul keep-a singing the blues
Roll over Beethoven
And tell Tchaikovsky the news

I got the rockin' pneumonia
I need a shot of rhythm and blues
I caught the rollin' athritis
Sittin' down at a rhythm review
Roll over Beethoven
They rockin' in two by two

Well if you feel and like it
Go get your lover then reel and rock it
Roll it over then move on up, yes-a
Try for further then
Reel and rock with one another
Roll over Beethoven
And dig these rhythm and blues

Well early in the mornin'
And I'm givin' you my mornin'
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Hey diddle-diddle, I'm-a play my fiddle
Ain't got nothing to lose
Roll over Beethoven
And tell Tchaikovsky the news

You know she wiggle like a glow worm
Dance like a spinnin' top
She got a crazy partner
You oughta see 'em reel an rock
Long as she got a dime
The music will never stop

Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
And dig these rhythm and blues
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Maybe the finest funnest bestest of all the original '50s rockers.  That guy could play, sing, compose, write, perform, dance and generally take the joint and sound by storm. Most impressive he was. 
Posted 1 month ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
The very definition of "roots tock"! 
Posted 4 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 SmackDaddy wrote:

maybe women were stealing shit?
 

What, like a hamburger? 
Posted 5 years ago by jacopo777    [ Reply ]

{#Crown}
Posted 6 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
 Noé wrote:
When will Mister Chuck come back ??

 


Posted 6 years ago by Noé    [ Reply ]
Don't forget his piano player, Johnny Johnson.   
Posted 6 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
This never gets old! Great guitar work. Moden day bands could learn one thing or two from Chuck.
Posted 7 years ago by Krakus    [ Reply ]
When will Chuck come back ??
Posted 7 years ago by Noé    [ Reply ]
 Tim_in_N_FL wrote:
A great artist for sure.  However, I was living in St. Louis when the story below (from his Wiki entry) broke circa 1990 and my appreciation for his work has waned ever since.  Not being judgmental but...I just cannot shake the association of his music with the diagnosable behavior ;)

In 1990 Berry was sued by several women who claimed that he had installed a video camera in the ladies' bathrooms at two of his St. Louis restaurants. A class action settlement was eventually reached with 59 women on the complaint. Berry's biographer, Bruce Pegg, estimated that it cost Berry over $1.2 million plus legal fees.
 
maybe women were stealing shit?
Posted 7 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Chuck Berry. One of the very few of the very original version of Mr. Rock and Roll.  Rock on elsewhere. 
Posted 7 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
From Amy W. to Chuck.  

So long, Chuck.
Posted 7 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Well....it's about time you play him.

RIP to the greatest RnR guitar player.   
Posted 7 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
RIP. He'll be missed.
Posted 7 years ago by poetdancer    [ Reply ]

Etta James & Cuck Berry - "Rock n' Roll Music" Live

Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]


Chuck Berry - "Roll over Beethoven" Live (1972)



Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
THAT BILL!  What a hilarious segue from Beethoven to Chuck Berry   {#Jump}
Posted 15 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]

Eleanor Rigby, then Beethoven's Fifth...totally saw this one coming. Nice job, tho.


Posted 15 years ago by LucBoardwalk    [ Reply ]
A great artist for sure.  However, I was living in St. Louis when the story below (from his Wiki entry) broke circa 1990 and my appreciation for his work has waned ever since.  Not being judgmental but...I just cannot shake the association of his music with the diagnosable behavior ;)

In 1990 Berry was sued by several women who claimed that he had installed a video camera in the ladies' bathrooms at two of his St. Louis restaurants. A class action settlement was eventually reached with 59 women on the complaint. Berry's biographer, Bruce Pegg, estimated that it cost Berry over $1.2 million plus legal fees.

Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
Yes!  Yes!  Yes!    {#Bananapiano}
Posted 15 years ago by pinklife    [ Reply ]
 stkman wrote:
Classic Chuck but not his best by far
 

Yeah... who does this poseur think he is trying to remake a classic Beatles song?        

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Beethoven's 5th then this... Excellent Segue {#Clap}{#Dance}
Posted 15 years ago by gobits    [ Reply ]
 wenatchee wrote:
Could the ELO version be in the Queue?
 
Yes please!! I love that one for bits, brill though Chuck Berry's original is.

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Thanks, Bill.  That was funny.
Posted 15 years ago by viciousfishes    [ Reply ]
Could the ELO version be in the Queue?
Posted 15 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Classic Chuck but not his best by far
Posted 15 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]
very great song
from a great artist
from the time rock & roll was not only rock but also had a roll!
god save chuck berry!

Posted 15 years ago by bobcat1963    [ Reply ]
 caregiver wrote:
He may not be rollin' over but if his toes ain't tappin' he better check his pulse. 
 
You know, you can say what you want to Beethoven, but shouldn't expect him to hear.


Posted 15 years ago by TanteJensen    [ Reply ]
One classic after another:

Chuck Berry - Roll Over Beethoven
Beethoven - Symphony No.5 - Allegro Con Brio
Beatles - Eleanor Rigby

Classics mixed in a unique eclectic way. This is why I listen to RP. Thanks Bill.


Posted 15 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Oh, very funny!   (See previous song).
Posted 15 years ago by dingusbother    [ Reply ]
 maplebed wrote:
I wonder if this coming right after his 5th actually does make Beethoven roll over...

 

He may not be rollin' over but if his toes ain't tappin' he better check his pulse. 
Posted 16 years ago by caregiver    [ Reply ]
At first I was like, "Beethoven and Chuck Berry don't go together. What the..." Then I looked at the title. Cute, Bill. Cute.
Posted 16 years ago by bugleboy624    [ Reply ]
I love when classics are added to the playlist, thanks Bill. :) 
Posted 16 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
 Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
Right after the 5th. I love it! Rock on. ELO version next?
 
Agree completely. C'mon, Bill...

Posted 16 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Right after the 5th. I love it! Rock on. ELO version next?
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
Perfect follow up to Symphony #5!!!
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I wonder if this coming right after his 5th actually does make Beethoven roll over...

Posted 16 years ago by maplebed    [ Reply ]