Song

Johnny B. Goode

Release date: 30 November 1994

"Johnny B. Goode"
Single by Chuck Berry
from the album Chuck Berry Is on Top
B-side "Around & Around"
Released March 31, 1958
Format 7" 45 RPM, 10" 78 RPM
Recorded January 6, 1958 at Chess Studios, Chicago, Illinois
Genre Rock and roll
Length 2:30
Label Chess
Writer(s) Chuck Berry
Producer Little "Bongo" Kraus
Chuck Berry singles chronology
"Sweet Little Sixteen"
(1958)		 "Johnny B. Goode"
(1958)		 "Beautiful Delilah"
(1958)
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"Johnny B. Goode" is a 1958 rock and roll song written and originally performed by Chuck Berry. The song was a major hit among both black and white audiences peaking at #2 on Billboard magazine's Hot R&B Sides chart and #8 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song is one of Berry's most famous recordings, has been covered by many artists, and has received several honors and accolades. It is also considered to be one of the most recognizable songs in music history.

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