Johnny B. Goode
"Johnny B. Goode" is a song by American musician Chuck Berry, written and sung by Berry in 1958. Released as a single in 1958, it peaked at number two on the Hot R&B Sides chart and number eight on its pre-Hot 100 chart. The song remains a staple of rock music.
| "Johnny B. Goode" | ||||
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One of side-A labels of original US single | ||||
| Single by Chuck Berry | ||||
| B-side | "Around and Around" | |||
| Released | March 31st, 1958 | |||
| Recorded | 1958 | |||
| Studio | Chess, Chicago | |||
| Genre | Rock and roll | |||
| Length | 2:39 | |||
| Label | Chess | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Chuck Berry | |||
| Producer(s) | Leonard Chess, Phil Chess | |||
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"Johnny B. Goode" is considered one of the most recognizable songs in the history of popular music. Credited as "the first rock & roll hit about rock & roll stardom", it has been covered by various other artists and has received several honors and accolades. These include being ranked 33rd on Rolling Stones's 2021 version and 7th on the 2004 version of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and included as one of the 27 songs on the Voyager Golden Record, a collection of music, images, and sounds designed to serve as a record of humanity.