Chuck Berry In 50 Classic Covers

uDiscover’s ongoing celebrations of the brilliance of Chuck Berry continue with a selection of 50 great covers from his incredible catalogue. Drawn from the thousands of versions of his inspirational songs, they run the musical gamut across decades of history, from their rock ‘n’ roll origins to R&B and from country to Americana.
‘Promised Land’ is represented both by Johnnie Allan’s brilliant Cajun-influenced rendition and the often-underrated 1970s recording by Elvis Presley. We get soulful with Wilson Pickett’s take on ‘Memphis, Tennesee’ (also here by Johnny Rivers from the US and Dave Berry from the UK) and go country with Ernest Tubb and Emmylou Harris.
Hit versions of Chuck songs are also included across a range of styles by Buddy Holly, Linda Ronstadt and England’s Steve Gibbons Band. There are plenty of live performances too, including numbers by everyone from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to David Bowie. It’s a list to remind us of the undying mark that Chuck Berry has left on us all.
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laurie anne sanborn
October 18, 2016 at 9:00 pm
i like all those singers too.