You Never Can Tell: His Complete Chess Recordings 1960–1966

~ Release by Chuck Berry (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1You Came a Long Way From St. Louis
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Louis Cennamo (on 1965-01-09)
drums (drum set):
Brian David "Chick" Kattenhorn (on 1965-01-09)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-01-09) and Jeff Krivet (on 1965-01-09)
harmonica:
Peter John Hogman (on 1965-01-09)
piano:
Bob Scrivens (on 1965-01-09)
background vocals:
Bill Armstrong (vocalist, performed with Chuck Berry) (on 1965-01-09), Mike Boocock (on 1965-01-09), Neil Carter (vocalist, performed with Chuck Berry) (on 1965-01-09), Roger Eagle (on 1965-01-09), Roger Fairhurst (on 1965-01-09), Rick Green (vocalist, performed with Chuck Berry) (on 1965-01-09), Peter John Hogman (on 1965-01-09) and Brian Smith (vocalist, performed with Chuck Berry) (on 1965-01-09)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-01-09)
recorded at:
Pye Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-01-09)
recording of:
You Came a Long Way From St. Louis (on 1965-01-09)
lyricist:
Bob Russell (US songwriter/lyricist Sidney Keith “Bob” Russell)
composer:
John Benson Brooks
publisher:
Jewel Music Inc.
32:08
2She Once Was Mine
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Louis Cennamo (on 1965-01-09)
drums (drum set):
Brian David "Chick" Kattenhorn (on 1965-01-09)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-01-09) and Jeff Krivet (on 1965-01-09)
piano:
Bob Scrivens (on 1965-01-09)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-01-09)
recorded at:
Pye Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-01-09)
recording of:
She Once Was Mine (on 1965-01-09)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
2:38
3Jamaica Farewell
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Louis Cennamo (on 1965-01-09)
drums (drum set):
Brian David "Chick" Kattenhorn (on 1965-01-09)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-01-09) and Jeff Krivet (on 1965-01-09)
piano:
Bob Scrivens (on 1965-01-09)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-01-09)
recorded at:
Pye Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-01-09)
cover recording of:
Jamaica Farewell (on 1965-01-09)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Burgie
publisher:
Cherry Lane Music Ltd.
2:08
4My Little Love Light
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Louis Cennamo (on 1965-01-31)
drums (drum set):
Brian David "Chick" Kattenhorn (on 1965-01-31)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-01-31) and Jeff Krivet (on 1965-01-31)
piano:
Bob Scrivens (on 1965-01-31)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-01-31)
recorded at:
Pye Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-01-31)
recording of:
My Little Love Light (on 1965-01-31)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
42:39
5I Got a Booking
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Louis Cennamo (on 1965-01-31)
drums (drum set):
Brian David "Chick" Kattenhorn (on 1965-01-31)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-01-31) and Jeff Krivet (on 1965-01-31)
harmonica:
Peter John Hogman (on 1965-01-31)
piano:
Bob Scrivens (on 1965-01-31)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-01-31)
recorded at:
Pye Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-01-31)
recording of:
I Got a Booking (on 1965-01-31)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
42:55
6St. Louis Blues
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Louis Cennamo (on 1965-01-31)
drums (drum set):
Brian David "Chick" Kattenhorn (on 1965-01-31)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-01-31) and Jeff Krivet (on 1965-01-31)
piano:
Bob Scrivens (on 1965-01-31)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-01-31)
recorded at:
Pye Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-01-31)
cover recording of:
St. Louis Blues (on 1965-01-31)
lyricist and composer:
William Christopher Handy (in 1913)
publisher:
Handy Bros. Music Co., Inc.
sub-publisher:
Reuter & Reuter Förlags AB
2:40
7Shake Rattle & Roll (take 23)
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-07-31)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-07-31)
cover recording of:
Shake, Rattle and Roll (on 1965-07-31)
additional lyricist:
Daryl Bosteels
writer:
Charles Calhoun and Jesse Stone
publisher:
Campbell Connelly, Mijac Music, Nightlight Music Pty Ltd., Progressive Music (publisher), Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc., Unichappell Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
2:22
8Wee Wee Hours (instrumental)
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-07-31)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-07-31)
recording of:
Wee Wee Hours (on 1965-07-31)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
3:27
9Honey Hush (take 3)
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-07-31)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-07-31)
cover recording of:
Honey Hush (on 1965-07-31)
additional lyricist and additional composer:
Lou Willie Turner
lyricist and composer:
Big Joe Turner
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp.
2:34
10Run Joe
engineer:
Ron Malo
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-01)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-01)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-01)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-01)
cover recording of:
Run Joe (on 1965-09-01)
writer:
Louis Jordan (US jazz, blues and r&b musician and songwriter), Walter Merrick and Joe Willoughby
publisher:
Cherio Music
42:19
11It’s My Own Business
engineer:
Ron Malo
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-01)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-01)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-01)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-01)
recording of:
It's My Own Business (on 1965-09-01)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music
42:12
12One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-01)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-01)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-01)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-01)
recording of:
One for My Baby (and One More for the Road) (on 1965-09-01)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1943)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1943)
publisher:
Chappell/Morris Ltd. and Harwin Music
part of:
The Sky’s the Limit (1943 film)
2:45
13Every Day We Rock and Roll
engineer:
Ron Malo
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-01)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-01)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-01)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-01)
recording of:
Every Day We Rock and Roll (on 1965-09-01)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music
42:14
14My Mustang Ford (instrumental)
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-01)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-01)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-01)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-01)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-01)
recording of:
My Mustang Ford (on 1965-09-01)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music
4:14
15My Mustang Ford
engineer:
Ron Malo
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-01)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-01)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-01)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-01)
recording of:
My Mustang Ford (on 1965-09-01)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music
42:20
16My Mustang Ford (stereo remix)
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-01)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-01)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-01)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-01)
recording of:
My Mustang Ford (on 1965-09-01)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music
2:52
17Merrily We Rock and Roll
engineer:
Ron Malo
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-02)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-02)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-02)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-02)
recording of:
Merrily We Rock and Roll (on 1965-09-02)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music
32:14
18Vaya Con Dios
engineer:
Ron Malo
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-02)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-02)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-02)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-02)
cover recording of:
Vaya con Dios (original) (on 1965-09-02)
writer:
Inez James, Buddy Pepper and Larry Russell (Film composer)
publisher:
Ardmore Music Corp., Chappell Music Ltd. and Manuskript (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
42:39
19Wee Hour Blues
engineer:
Ron Malo
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-02)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-02)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-02)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-02)
recording of:
Wee Hour Blues (on 1965-09-02)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music
43:16
20It Wasn’t Me
engineer:
Ron Malo
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
additional guitar:
Mike Bloomfield (guitarist, songwriter) (on 1965-09-03)
additional harmonica:
Paul Butterfield (on 1965-09-03)
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-03)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-03)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-03)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-03)
recording of:
It Wasn't Me (on 1965-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music
42:36
21It Wasn’t Me (stereo remix)
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-03)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-03)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-03)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-03)
recording of:
It Wasn't Me (on 1965-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music
2:37
22Ain’t That Just Like a Woman
engineer:
Ron Malo
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-03)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-03)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-03)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-03)
cover recording of:
Ain’t That Just Like a Woman (on 1965-09-03)
writer:
Claude Demetrius and Fleecie Moore
publisher:
Cherio Music
32:15
23Right Off Rampart Street
engineer:
Ron Malo
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-03)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-03)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-03)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-03)
recording of:
Right Off Rampart Street (on 1965-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music
42:25
24Welcome Back Pretty Baby
engineer:
Ron Malo
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-03)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-03)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-03)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-03)
recording of:
Welcome Back Pretty Baby (on 1965-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music
42:37
25Sad Day, Long Night (instrumental)
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
additional harmonica:
Paul Butterfield (on 1965-09-03)
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-03)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-03)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-03)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-03)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-03)
recording of:
Sad Day, Long Night (on 1965-09-03)
composer:
Chuck Berry
2:45
26Ramona Say Yes
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Louis Satterfield (on 1966-04-13)
drums (drum set):
Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) (on 1966-04-13)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1966-04-13), Pete Cosey (on 1966-04-13) and Bryce Roberson (on 1966-04-13)
keyboard and organ:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1966-04-13)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1966-04-13)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1966-04-13)
recording of:
Ramona Say Yes (on 1966-04-13)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
2:43
27Ramona Say Yes (alternate mix)
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Louis Satterfield (on 1966-04-13)
drums (drum set):
Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) (on 1966-04-13)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1966-04-13), Pete Cosey (on 1966-04-13) and Bryce Roberson (on 1966-04-13)
keyboard and organ:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1966-04-13)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1966-04-13)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1966-04-13)
recording of:
Ramona Say Yes (on 1966-04-13)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
2:45
28Viva Viva Rock ’n’ Roll
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Louis Satterfield (on 1966-04-13)
drums (drum set):
Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) (on 1966-04-13)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1966-04-13), Pete Cosey (on 1966-04-13) and Bryce Roberson (on 1966-04-13)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1966-04-13)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1966-04-13)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1966-04-13)
recording of:
Viva Viva Rock 'n' Roll (on 1966-04-13)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music Publishing Company
2:03
29His Daughter Caroline (fast version)
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Louis Satterfield (on 1966-04-13)
drums (drum set):
Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) (on 1966-04-13)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1966-04-13), Pete Cosey (on 1966-04-13) and Bryce Roberson (on 1966-04-13)
keyboard and organ:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1966-04-13)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1966-04-13)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1966-04-13)
recording of:
His Daughter Caroline (on 1966-04-13)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
2:47
30Lonely School Days (fast version)
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Louis Satterfield (on 1966-04-13)
drums (drum set):
Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) (on 1966-04-13)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1966-04-13), Pete Cosey (on 1966-04-13) and Bryce Roberson (on 1966-04-13)
keyboard and organ:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1966-04-13)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1966-04-13)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1966-04-13)
recording of:
Lonely School Days (on 1966-04-13)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music Publishing Company
2:35

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art direction:Michele Horie
photography:Don Bronstein
Dezo Hoffmann
Ulf Krüger
Jan Persson (photography)
David Redfern
Mark Sharrat
Brian Smith (photographer)
Chuck Stewart (photographer, best known for his portraits of jazz singers and musicians)
liner notes:Fred Rothwell
producer:Andy McKaie
remastering:Erick Labson
compiler:Andy McKaie
Fred Rothwell
design:Mike Fink
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Geffen Records (in 2009)
remastered at:Universal Mastering West in Los Angeles, California, United States
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/2422457 [info]
ASIN:UK: B001U0HB9C [info]