“Johnny B Goode” – the mere mention of this song takes you back to the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll. Chuck Berry’s masterpiece, released in 1958, has become an iconic anthem of the genre. In this article, we delve into the history of this legendary track and uncover fascinating facts in our ‘Did You Know?’ section.
Did You Know?
- Chuck Berry’s Pioneering Influence: Chuck Berry, often referred to as the “Father of Rock and Roll,” was a trailblazer in the music industry. His unique guitar style and energetic performances helped shape the rock genre as we know it today.
- Johnny B Goode’s Cultural Impact: “Johnny B Goode” is not just a song; it’s a cultural phenomenon. It has been featured in countless films, TV shows, and commercials, making it one of the most recognizable and enduring rock songs of all time.
- NASA Sent It to Space: In 1977, NASA included “Johnny B Goode” on the Voyager Golden Record, a compilation of music and sounds sent into space on the Voyager 1 spacecraft. This means that Chuck Berry’s iconic tune is literally traveling through the cosmos!
- Rolling Stone’s All-Time Greatest Songs: Rolling Stone magazine has consistently ranked “Johnny B Goode” as one of the greatest songs ever recorded. It’s a testament to the song’s lasting impact on music history.
- Covered by Countless Artists: Over the years, “Johnny B Goode” has been covered by numerous artists from various genres, showcasing its timeless appeal and universal appeal.
Now that we’ve explored the rich history and influence of “Johnny B Goode,” let’s relive the magic by watching the video of this classic rock gem.
Video
Lyrics
Deep down in 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
Who never ever learned to read or write so well
But he could play a guitar just like a-ringin’ a bell
Go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Johnny B. Goode
He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track
Oh, the engineers would see him sitting in the shade
Strumming with the rhythm that the drivers made
The people passing by they would stop and say
“Oh my what that little country boy could play”
Go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Johnny B. Goode
His mother told him “someday you will be a man
And you will be the leader of a big old band
Many people coming from miles around
To hear you play your music when the sun go down
Maybe someday your name will be in lights
Saying “Johnny B. Goode tonight”
Go, go
Go Johnny, go
Go, go, go Johnny, go
Go, go, go Johnny, go
Go, go, go Johnny, go
Go
Johnny B. Goode
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
Who never ever learned to read or write so well
But he could play a guitar just like a-ringin’ a bell
Go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Johnny B. Goode
He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track
Oh, the engineers would see him sitting in the shade
Strumming with the rhythm that the drivers made
The people passing by they would stop and say
“Oh my what that little country boy could play”
Go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Go Johnny, go, go
Johnny B. Goode
His mother told him “someday you will be a man
And you will be the leader of a big old band
Many people coming from miles around
To hear you play your music when the sun go down
Maybe someday your name will be in lights
Saying “Johnny B. Goode tonight”
Go, go
Go Johnny, go
Go, go, go Johnny, go
Go, go, go Johnny, go
Go, go, go Johnny, go
Go
Johnny B. Goode