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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS "Johnny B Goode" Chuck Berry A classic rock 'n' roll song. The notes weren't original but what Chuck did with them blew away musicians at the time. Song facts Composer Chuck Berry Genre Blues Album Chuck Berry Is On Top Year of Release 1958 In cover versions Listen to the Beach Boys' cover, hear some more and vote for your favourite. The Beach Boys MORE COVER VERSIONS Chuck Berry 62% The Beach Boys 5% Elton John 1% Linda Keel 2% Jimi Hendrix 26% Grateful Dead 4% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... the most recognisable riff ever ... Suzi Quatro Listen to Suzi Quatro on why she still plays Johnny B Goode READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips With a little help from some of Radio 2's talented friends, you can now find out just what it takes to write your own songs. Find out more in the Songwriting Guides. Test your knowledge Have a go at the "Johnny B Goode" quiz! Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction Rolling Stones DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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