The Great Twenty-Eight

Rolling Stone Rank: 21

The Great Twenty-Eight is a collection of singles made by Chuck Berry between the years of 1955-1965. It, like the Elvis collection I listen to awhile back. Actually it's essentially the same thing. So, while it's not really an album, I still liked listening to all of Berry's hits. Many of them sound similar to each other, they all mostly use that "boogie' style. That being said, they all are different and they all represent a slice of life for Chuck Berry. It's great to hear the beginnings of rock and roll, Maybellene is possibly one the best songs Berry ever wrote, we all know Johnny B. Goode, and many know the rock classic Roll Over Beethoven.

One more thing I like to think about while listening to these tunes. A thing that I don't talk about too much, but it is another transcendent thing about music. The Beatles covered Roll Over Beethoven because they wanted to emulate the sound that Chuck Berry was creating. Back in the 60's, there wasn't email, or video streaming, or anything like that. So, its fair to say that all those four guys in Liverpool had were these recordings. These songs shaped the minds of some of the greatest musicians ever, and (here's the neat part) I am listening to these exact same songs. The exact same way (OK, i was listening on my ipod, but you get the idea). I think that is one of the great parts of music, bringing people together.

Take some time, take a listen, post your thoughts.
(Here's the Beatles' Roll Over Beethoven)

Stats:

Album: The Great Twenty-Eight
Artist: Chuck Berry
Year: 1955-65
My Favorite Song: Maybellene
Tomorrow: Lennon