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Maybellene by Chuck Berry
Genre: Rock
Year: 1955
Year: 1955
"Maybellene" is a song recorded by Chuck Berry, adapted from the traditional fiddle tune "Ida Red" that tells the story of a hot rod race and a broken romance. It was released in July 1955 as a single on Chess Records of Chicago, Illinois. It was Berrys first single release and his first hit. "Maybellene" is considered one of the pioneering rock and roll singles: Rolling Stone' magazine wrote, "Rock & roll guitar starts here." The record is an early instance of the complete rock and roll package: youthful subject matter, small guitar-driven combo, clear diction, and an atmosphere of unrelenting excitement.
The song was a major hit among both black and white audiences and it was quickly covered by several other artists after Read full article at wikipedia.org
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Recommend this song to friends!People who like this song also like Let It Be, London Calling, Johnny B. Goode, A Change Is Gonna Come, God Only Knows.
More songs by Chuck Berry: Back in the U.S.A., You Never Can Tell, You Can't Catch Me, School Days, Little Queenie.
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