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Roll Over Beethoven

Name: Roll Over Beethoven
Description: Chuck Berry composed this 1956 rock and roll song, which was initially distributed through Chess Records with "Drifting Heart" serving as the accompanying B-side track. The song achieved significant cultural recognition, being ranked at number 97 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 compilation of the g

Chuck Berry All songs A–Z

Chuck Berry composed this 1956 rock and roll song, which was initially distributed through Chess Records with "Drifting Heart" serving as the accompanying B-side track. The song achieved significant cultural recognition, being ranked at number 97 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 compilation of the greatest songs ever recorded. It became notable enough to inspire numerous cover versions by prominent musicians across different eras.

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What the lyrics are about

The lyrics express rock and roll themes and advocate for rhythm and blues music to receive the same level of artistic acknowledgment and prestige that classical music enjoys.