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Chuck Berry composed this track in 1956 and first released it through Chess Records with "Drifting Heart" serving as the accompanying B-side. The song achieved significant cultural recognition, earning a ranking of number 97 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 compilation of the greatest five hundred songs ever recorded. Its influence extended across generations, with numerous subsequent artists recording their own interpretations of the composition.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The lyrics express a desire for rock and roll and rhythm and blues music to receive the same level of artistic recognition and respect as classical music.
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