The Chuck Berry Database
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The Chuck Berry Database contains the most accurate and up to date information about the recordings of Chuck Berry.

Fred Rothwell: Long Distance Information Morten Reff: Chuck Berry International Directory Vol. 1 The database is an international joint work by Fred Rothwell, England, author of "Long Distance information - Chuck Berry's Recorded Legacy", Morten Reff, Norway, author of "The Chuck Berry International Directory", and Dietmar Rudolph, Germany, author of "A Collector's Guide to the Music of Chuck Berry" featuring collaboration from Thierry Chanu (†), Arne Wolfswinkel, and Claude Schlouch with help from record collectors world-wide.

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Odie Payne can be heard on these Chuck Berry recordings:

Odie Payne

12. 6. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Beautiful Delilah | Rebecca And Delilah
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording, original release, take 6

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar, 2nd guitar (overdub)
Paul Gaytenpiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:08
MasterCHESS 8848
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmBeautiful Delilah b/w Vacation Time (CHESS 1697, USA, 1958-06)
First release on albumMore Chuck Berry (UK-Version) (Pye Intl. NPL 28028, UK, 1963-12)

 

12. 6. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Beautiful Delilah | Rebecca And Delilah
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording, take 15/16

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar, 2nd guitar (overdub)
Paul Gaytenpiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:28
First release on albumRock'n'Roll Rarities (CHESS CH2-92521, USA, 1986-03)

 

12. 6. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Vacation Time | 21 | 21 Blues | When You're Twenty-One
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording, named 21, take 1 probably, released as 21 Blues

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Paul Gaytenpiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:12
First release on albumAmerica's Hottest Wax (Reelin' 001, EU, 1979)

 

12. 6. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Vacation Time | 21 | 21 Blues | When You're Twenty-One
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording, named 21, take 4 probably, released as 21

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Paul Gaytenpiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:25
First release on albumAmerica's Hottest Wax (Reelin' 001, EU, 1979)

Audience dubbed

-audience (overdub)
Length2:22
First release on albumAlive and Rockin' (Stack-O-Hits AG 9019, USA, 1983-05)

 

12. 6. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Vacation Time | 21 | 21 Blues | When You're Twenty-One
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording, named 21, take 14

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Paul Gaytenpiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:39
First release on albumJohnny B. Goode (Hip-O Select B0009473-02, USA, 2008-01)

 

12. 6. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Vacation Time | 21 | 21 Blues | When You're Twenty-One
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording, named 21 remake, take 9 overdub 13A, released as Vacation Time

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar, 2nd guitar (overdub)
Paul Gaytenpiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:44
MasterCHESS 8849
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmBeautiful Delilah b/w Vacation Time (CHESS 1697, USA, 1958-06)
First release on albumLet It Rock (CHECKMATE 1955, NL, 1987)

incl. Spoken intro

Leonard Chessstudio talk
Length2:54
First release on albumJohnny B. Goode (Hip-O Select B0009473-02, USA, 2008-01)

 

12. 6. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Oh Yeah
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar, 2nd guitar (overdub)
Paul Gaytenpiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:32
MasterCHESS 8864
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumChuck Berry's Golden Decade, Vol. 3 (CHESS 60028, USA, 1974-04)

 

12. 6. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Hey Pedro | Lazy Pedro
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar, 2nd guitar (overdub)
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums
unknownpercussion

Length1:55
MasterCHESS 8865
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmCarol b/w Hey Pedro (CHESS 1700, USA, 1958-08)
First release on albumChuck Berry Is On Top (CHESS LP 1435, USA, 1959-07)

 

12. 6. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Time Was
(Gabriel Luna, Miguel Prado, Sidney Keith Russell)
CHESS 1958 Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Paul Gaytenpiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:26
MasterCHESS 8866
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmGo, Go, Go Johnny B. Goode b/w Time Was (Collectables COL.3475, USA, 1988)
First release on albumChuck Berry's Golden Decade, Vol. 3 (CHESS 60028, USA, 1974-04)

 

12. 6. 1958 (CHESS Records)

House Of Blue Lights
(Don Raye, Freddie Slack)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Paul Gaytenpiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:26
MasterCHESS 8867
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmRock & Roll Music b/w House of Blue Lights (CHESS 1671 (Bootleg), EU, late 1970s)
First release on albumChuck Berry's Golden Decade, Vol. 3 (CHESS 60028, USA, 1974-04)

 

12. 6. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Carol | Oh Carol
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar, 2nd guitar (overdub)
Paul Gaytenpiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums
unknownpercussion

Length2:44
MasterCHESS 8868
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmCarol b/w Hey Pedro (CHESS 1700, USA, 1958-08)
First release on albumChuck Berry Is On Top (CHESS LP 1435, USA, 1959-07)

Piano Overdub

Paul Gayten2nd piano (overdub)
Length2:44
MasterCHESS
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumChuck Berry's Golden Decade, Vol. 2 (CHESS 60023, USA, 1973-02)

Different Piano Overdub

Paul Gayten2nd piano (overdub)
Length2:40
MasterCHESS
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumFrom The Beginning 1955-1960 (CHESS SJET-9523-5, Japan, 1973)

 

19. 11. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Merry Christmas Baby
(Johnny Moore, Lou Baxter)
CHESS Recording, original single release, take 9A

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar, 2nd guitar (overdub)
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length3:08
MasterCHESS 9166
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmMerry Christmas Baby b/w Run Rudolph Run (CHESS 1714, USA, 1958-11)
First release on albumChuck Berry's Golden Decade, Vol. 2 (CHESS 60023, USA, 1973-02)

 

19. 11. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Merry Christmas Baby
(Johnny Moore, Lou Baxter)
CHESS Recording, original album release, take 16

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:57
First release on albumSt. Louis to Liverpool (CHESS LP 1488, USA, 1964-11)

 

19. 11. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Run Rudolph Run
(Chuck Berry, M. Brodie)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar, 2nd guitar (overdub)
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums, additional drums (overdub)

Length2:37
MasterCHESS 9167
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmMerry Christmas Baby b/w Run Rudolph Run (CHESS 1714, USA, 1958-11)
First release on albumChuck Berry's Golden Decade, Vol. 2 (CHESS 60023, USA, 1973-02)

 

19. 11. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Little Queenie
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording, take 8

Chuck Berryguitar, vocal (overdub), 2nd guitar (overdub)
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums, additional drums (overdub)
Lafayette Leakepiano (overdub)
The studio talk including the 'Take 8' announcement was added to this recording during the 1986 edits of the master tapes. It does not belong to this recording but to a completely different session. We keep the 'Take 8' distinction because this is how this recording in known nowadays.

Length2:32
First release on albumRock'n'Roll Rarities (CHESS CH2-92521, USA, 1986-03)

 

19. 11. 1958 (CHESS Records)

Little Queenie
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording, original release

Chuck Berryguitar, vocal (overdub), 2nd guitar (overdub)
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums, additional drums (overdub)
Lafayette Leakepiano (overdub)

Length2:38
MasterCHESS 9206
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmAlmost Grown b/w Little Queenie (CHESS 1722, USA, 1959-03)
First release on albumChuck Berry Is On Top (CHESS LP 1435, USA, 1959-07)

Audience dubbed

-audience (overdub)
Length2:34
First release on albumThe Chuck Berry Collection (DEJA VU DVLP 2068, I, 1986)

 

19. 11. 1958 (CHESS Records)

That's My Desire
(Carroll Loveday, Helmy Kresa)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums, claves (prob.)

Length2:11
MasterCHESS 9207
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmAnthony Boy b/w That's My Desire (CHESS 1716, USA, 1959-01)
First release on albumLet It Rock (CHECKMATE 1955, NL, 1987)

 

12. 2. 1960 (CHESS Records)

Driftin' Blues
(Charles Brown, Johnny Moore, Eddie Williams)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Leroy C. Davistenor saxophone
unknowntenor saxophone, chorus
Reggie Boydelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:17
MasterCHESS 10075
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmBlue Mood (Pye Intl. NEP 44033, UK, 1964-12)
First release on albumRockin' at the Hops (CHESS LP 1448, USA, 1960-07)

 

12. 2. 1960 (CHESS Records)

I Got to Find My Baby
(Peter Joe Clayton)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Leroy C. Davistenor saxophone
unknowntenor saxophone
Reggie Boydelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:13
MasterCHESS 10076
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmI Got to Find My Baby b/w Mad Lad (CHESS 1763, USA, 1960-08)
First release on albumRockin' at the Hops (CHESS LP 1448, USA, 1960-07)

1986 Stereo mix

Length2:12
EngineerSteve Hoffman
First release on albumMore Rock 'n' Roll Rarities (CHESS 9190, USA, 1986-08)

 

12. 2. 1960 (CHESS Records)

Don't You Lie To Me
(Hudson Whittaker)
CHESS 1960 Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Leroy C. Davistenor saxophone
unknowntenor saxophone
Reggie Boydelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length1:58
MasterCHESS 10077
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmCome On (CHESS CRE 6005, UK, 1965-10)
First release on albumNew Juke Box Hits (CHESS LP 1456, USA, 1961-03)

 

15. 2. 1960 (overdub prob. 12. 4. 1960) (CHESS Records)

Diploma For Two
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Leroy C. Davistenor saxophone
unknowntenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, chorus (overdub)
Reggie Boydelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:28
MasterCHESS 10092
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmI'm Talking About You b/w Diploma for Two (CHESS 1853, USA, 1963-04)
First release on albumNew Juke Box Hits (CHESS LP 1456, USA, 1961-03)

1960s Stereo mix

Length2:28
First release on albumYou Never Can Tell (Marble Arch MALS-702, UK, 1967-12)

 

15. 2. 1960 (overdub prob. 12. 4. 1960) (CHESS Records)

Little Star
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Leroy C. Davistenor saxophone
unknowntenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, chorus (overdub)
Reggie Boydelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:45
MasterCHESS 10093
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmLittle Star b/w I'm Talking About You (CHESS 1779, USA, 1961-02)
First release on albumNew Juke Box Hits (CHESS LP 1456, USA, 1961-03)

 

15. 2. 1960 (overdub prob. 12. 4. 1960) (CHESS Records)

The Way It Was Before | Way It Was Before
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Leroy C. Davistenor saxophone
unknowntenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, chorus (overdub)
Reggie Boydelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:48
MasterCHESS 10094
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumNew Juke Box Hits (CHESS LP 1456, USA, 1961-03)

 

15. 2. 1960 (overdub prob. 12. 4. 1960) (CHESS Records)

Away From You
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Leroy C. Davistenor saxophone
unknowntenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, chorus (overdub)
Reggie Boydelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:37
MasterCHESS 10095
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumNew Juke Box Hits (CHESS LP 1456, USA, 1961-03)

 

29. 3. 1960 (CHESS Records)

Worried Life Blues
(Maceo Merriweather)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:07
MasterCHESS 10078
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmBye Bye Johnny b/w Worried Life Blues (CHESS 1754, USA, 1960-04)
First release on albumRockin' at the Hops (CHESS LP 1448, USA, 1960-07)

 

29. 3. 1960 (CHESS Records)

Our Little Rendezvous
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:02
MasterCHESS 10079
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmJaguar and the Thunderbird b/w Our Little Rendezvous (CHESS 1767, USA, 1960-10)
First release on albumSt. Louis to Liverpool (CHESS LP 1488, USA, 1964-11)

 

29. 3. 1960 (CHESS Records)

Bye Bye Johnny
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:03
MasterCHESS 10080
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmBye Bye Johnny b/w Worried Life Blues (CHESS 1754, USA, 1960-04)
First release on albumRockin' at the Hops (CHESS LP 1448, USA, 1960-07)

1986 Stereo mix

Length2:03
EngineerSteve Hoffman
First release on albumRock'n'Roll Rarities (CHESS CH2-92521, USA, 1986-03)

 

29. 3. 1960 (CHESS Records)

Run Around
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, steel guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:30
MasterCHESS 10081
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumNew Juke Box Hits (CHESS LP 1456, USA, 1961-03)

1960s Stereo mix

Length2:30
First release on albumYou Never Can Tell (Marble Arch MALS-702, UK, 1967-12)

 

29. 3. 1960 (CHESS Records)

Jaguar And The Thunderbird
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums
unknownchorus

Length1:48
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumChuck Berry's Golden Decade, Vol. 2 (CHESS 60023, USA, 1973-02)

Single edit (earlier fade)

Length1:40
MasterCHESS 10082
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmJaguar and the Thunderbird b/w Our Little Rendezvous (CHESS 1767, USA, 1960-10)
First release on albumThe Latest And The Greatest (Pye Intl. NPL 28031, UK, 1964-05)

Audience dubbed

-audience (overdub)
Length1:38
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumChuck Berry On Stage (CHESS LP 1480, USA, 1963-08)

 

12. 4. 1960 (CHESS Records)

Down The Road Apiece
(Don Raye)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Walter "Champion" Coledouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:13
MasterCHESS 10096
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmBetty Jean b/w Down The Road A Piece (Chess International AR 45179, NL, 1965-08-09)
First release on albumRockin' at the Hops (CHESS LP 1448, USA, 1960-07)

1986 Stereo mix

Length2:25
EngineerSteve Hoffman
First release on albumMore Rock 'n' Roll Rarities (CHESS 9190, USA, 1986-08)

 

12. 4. 1960 (CHESS Records)

Confessin' The Blues
(Jay McShann, Walter Brown)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Walter "Champion" Coledouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:07
MasterCHESS 10097
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumRockin' at the Hops (CHESS LP 1448, USA, 1960-07)

 

12. 4. 1960 (CHESS Records)

Sweet Sixteen
(A. Nugetre (Ahmet Ertegün))
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:44
MasterCHESS 10098
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumNew Juke Box Hits (CHESS LP 1456, USA, 1961-03)

 

12. 4. 1960 (CHESS Records)

Thirteen Question Method
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS 1960 Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums
unknownpercussion

Length2:11
MasterCHESS 10099
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumNew Juke Box Hits (CHESS LP 1456, USA, 1961-03)

 

12. 4. 1960 (CHESS Records)

Stop And Listen
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

unknownvocal
Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:25
MasterCHESS 10100
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumNew Juke Box Hits (CHESS LP 1456, USA, 1961-03)

 

12. 4. 1960 (CHESS Records)

I Still Got The Blues | Still Got The Blues
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:04
MasterCHESS 10101
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumOn the Blues Side (ACE Records CDCH 397, UK, 1993)

Audience dubbed

-audience (overdub)
Length2:00
First release on albumChuck Berry On Stage (CHESS LP 1480, USA, 1963-08)

 

12. 4. 1960 (CHESS Records)

I'm Just A Lucky So And So | Lucky So And So
(Duke Ellington, Mack David)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:50
MasterCHESS 10102
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumChuck Berry - The Chess Box (CHESS CH6-80001, USA, 1988-11)

 

12. 4. 1960 (CHESS Records)

Mad Lad (instrumental)
(Roquel "Billy" Davis)
CHESS Recording

Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Chuck Berrysteel guitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:08
MasterCHESS 10103
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmI Got to Find My Baby b/w Mad Lad (CHESS 1763, USA, 1960-08)
First release on albumRockin' at the Hops (CHESS LP 1448, USA, 1960-07)

 

12. 4. 1960 (CHESS Records)

Blues For Hawaiians | Crying Steel | Surfing Steel (instrumental)
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS 1960 Recording, named Crying Steel

Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Chuck Berrysteel guitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:26
MasterCHESS 10104
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumChuck Berry - The Chess Box (CHESS CH6-80001, USA, 1988-11)

Audience dubbed

-audience (overdub)
Length2:25
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumChuck Berry On Stage (CHESS LP 1480, USA, 1963-08)

 

7., 8. & 9. 1. 1964 (CHESS Records)

Nadine | Nadine (Is It You?)
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Johnnie C. Johnsonpiano
George Pattersontenor saxophone
Rubin Coopertenor saxophone
Louis Satterfieldelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:32
MasterCHESS 12907
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmNadine b/w O Rangutang (CHESS 1883, USA, 1964-02)
First release on albumThe Latest And The Greatest (Pye Intl. NPL 28031, UK, 1964-05)

Original Stereo mix

Length2:32
First release on 45rpmNadine b/w O'Rangutang (re-issue with light-blue label) (CHESS 1883, USA, 1970s)

1986 Stereo remix

Length2:46
EngineerSteve Hoffman
First release on albumRock'n'Roll Rarities (CHESS CH2-92521, USA, 1986-03)

Stereo remix shortened

Length2:35
First release on albumChuck Berry - The Chess Box (CHESS CH6-80001, USA, 1988-11)

DJ dubbed

Arnie GinsburgDJ talk (overdub)
Length2:32
First release on albumCruisin' 1961 (Increase INCM 2006, USA, 1970-06)

 

7., 8. & 9. 1. 1964 (CHESS Records)

You Never Can Tell | C'est La Vie
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar, 2nd vocal (overdub)
Johnnie C. Johnsonpiano
George Pattersontenor saxophone
Rubin Coopertenor saxophone
Louis Satterfieldelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:39
MasterCHESS 12908
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmYou Never Can Tell b/w Brenda Lee (CHESS 1906, USA, 1964-07)
First release on albumYou Never Can Tell (Pye Intl. NPL 28039, UK, 1964-10)

Original Stereo mix

Length2:39
First release on albumSt. Louis to Liverpool [Stereo] (CHESS LPS 1488, USA, 1964-11)

Stereo "remix" (original stereo mix without echo)

Length2:40
EngineerSteve Hoffman
First release on albumRock'n'Roll Rarities (CHESS CH2-92521, USA, 1986-03)

 

7., 8. & 9. 1. 1964 (CHESS Records)

The Little Girl From Central | Little Girl From Central
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Johnnie C. Johnsonpiano
Louis Satterfieldelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:39
MasterCHESS 12909
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumYou Never Can Tell (Pye Intl. NPL 28039, UK, 1964-10)

1960s Stereo mix

Length2:39
First release on albumYou Never Can Tell (Marble Arch MALS-702, UK, 1967-12)

 

7., 8. & 9. 1. 1964 (CHESS Records)

Things I Used To Do | The Things I Used To Do
(Eddie "Guitar Slim" Jones)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar, 2nd guitar (overdub)
Johnnie C. Johnsonpiano
Louis Satterfieldelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:38
MasterCHESS 12910
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmPromised Land b/w Things I Used to Do (CHESS 1916, USA, 1964-11)
First release on albumThe Latest And The Greatest (Pye Intl. NPL 28031, UK, 1964-05)

Original Stereo mix

Length2:38
First release on albumSt. Louis to Liverpool [Stereo] (CHESS LPS 1488, USA, 1964-11)

 

7., 8. & 9. 1. 1964 (CHESS Records)

I'm In The Danger Zone | I'm In The Twilight Zone
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording, named I'm In The Danger Zone

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Johnnie C. Johnsonpiano
George Pattersontenor saxophone
Rubin Coopertenor saxophone
Louis Satterfieldelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:51
First release on albumYou Never Can Tell (Hip-O Select B0012465-02, USA, 2009-02)

 

7., 8. & 9. 1. 1964 (CHESS Records)

I'm In The Danger Zone | I'm In The Twilight Zone
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording, named I'm In The Twilight Zone

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Johnnie C. Johnsonpiano
George Pattersontenor saxophone
Rubin Coopertenor saxophone
Louis Satterfieldelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Length2:50
First release on albumRock And Roll Music (Bear Family BCD 17273 PL, D, 2014-10)
Other notable releaseThe ARC Music Classics (ARC AMC CB 0402, USA, 2004-02)

 

7., 8. & 9. 1. 1964 (CHESS Records)

Fraulein
(Lawton Williams)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar, 2nd guitar (overdub)
Johnnie C. Johnsonpiano
George Pattersontenor saxophone
Rubin Coopertenor saxophone
Louis Satterfieldelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:49
MasterCHESS 12912
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmFraulein b/w Lonely all the Time (Funckler AR 45126, NL, 1964-05)
First release on albumThe Latest And The Greatest (Pye Intl. NPL 28031, UK, 1964-05)

Original Stereo mix

Length2:50
First release on albumChuck Berry Is On Top (MCA Records MCD 30487, D, 1993)

 

7., 8. & 9. 1. 1964 (CHESS Records)

Crazy Arms | Lonely All The Time
(Chuck Seals, Ralph Mooney)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar, 2nd vocal (overdub)
Johnnie C. Johnsonpiano
George Pattersontenor saxophone
Rubin Coopertenor saxophone
Louis Satterfieldelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:10
MasterCHESS 12913
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmFraulein b/w Lonely all the Time (Funckler AR 45126, NL, 1964-05)
First release on albumThe Latest And The Greatest (Pye Intl. NPL 28031, UK, 1964-05)

Original Stereo mix

Length2:10
First release on albumChuck Berry - The Chess Box (CHESS CH6-80001, USA, 1988-11)

 

7., 8. & 9. 1. 1964 (CHESS Records)

O Rangutang (instrumental)
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryguitar
Johnnie C. Johnsonpiano
George Pattersontenor saxophone
Rubin Coopertenor saxophone
Louis Satterfieldelectric bass
Odie Paynedrums

Complete unfaded recording

Length3:02
First release on 45rpmNadine b/w O'Rangutang (re-issue with light-blue label) (CHESS 1883, USA, 1970s)
First release on albumThe Latest And The Greatest / You Never Can Tell (BGO CD-428, UK, 1998)

Faded

Length2:18
MasterCHESS 12924
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmNadine b/w O Rangutang (CHESS 1883, USA, 1964-02)
First release on albumThe Latest And The Greatest (Pye Intl. NPL 28031, UK, 1964-05)

 

20. 2. 1964 (CHESS Records)

Big Ben | Big Ben Blues
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
unknownguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano (poss.)
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:25
MasterCHESS 13048
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on albumYou Never Can Tell (Pye Intl. NPL 28039, UK, 1964-10)

Original Stereo mix

Length2:26
First release on albumYou Never Can Tell (Marble Arch MALS-702, UK, 1967-12)

 

20. 2. 1964 (CHESS Records)

Promised Land | The Promised Land
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
unknownguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano (poss.)
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:18
MasterCHESS 13049
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmPromised Land b/w Things I Used to Do (CHESS 1916, USA, 1964-11)
First release on albumYou Never Can Tell (Pye Intl. NPL 28039, UK, 1964-10)

Original Stereo mix

Length2:18
First release on albumSt. Louis to Liverpool [Stereo] (CHESS LPS 1488, USA, 1964-11)

1986 Stereo remix

Length2:27
EngineerSteve Hoffman
First release on albumRock'n'Roll Rarities (CHESS CH2-92521, USA, 1986-03)

 

20. 2. 1964 (CHESS Records)

Brenda Lee
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
unknownguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano (poss.)
Willie Dixondouble bass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:13
MasterCHESS 13050
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmYou Never Can Tell b/w Brenda Lee (CHESS 1906, USA, 1964-07)
First release on albumYou Never Can Tell (Pye Intl. NPL 28039, UK, 1964-10)

"Stereo" variant (processed Mono mix)

Length2:13
First release on albumSt. Louis to Liverpool [Stereo] (CHESS LPS 1488, USA, 1964-11)

 

26. 3. 1964 (CHESS Records)

No Particular Place To Go | Riding Along
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Paul Williamspiano
unknownbass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:40
MasterCHESS 13126
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmNo Particular Place to Go b/w You Two (CHESS 1898, USA, 1964-04)
First release on albumThe Latest And The Greatest (Pye Intl. NPL 28031, UK, 1964-05)

Original Stereo mix

Length2:40
First release on albumSt. Louis to Liverpool [Stereo] (CHESS LPS 1488, USA, 1964-11)

1986 Stereo remix

Length2:40
EngineerSteve Hoffman
First release on albumRock'n'Roll Rarities (CHESS CH2-92521, USA, 1986-03)

 

26. 3. 1964 (CHESS Records)

You Two
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Paul Williamspiano
unknownbass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:06
MasterCHESS 13129
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmNo Particular Place to Go b/w You Two (CHESS 1898, USA, 1964-04)
First release on albumThe Latest And The Greatest (Pye Intl. NPL 28031, UK, 1964-05)

Original Stereo mix

Length2:06
First release on albumSt. Louis to Liverpool [Stereo] (CHESS LPS 1488, USA, 1964-11)

 

26. 3. 1964 (CHESS Records)

Liverpool Drive (instrumental)
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryguitar
Paul Williamspiano
unknownbass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:52
MasterCHESS 13130
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmNo Particular Place to Go b/w Liverpool Drive (Pye Intl. 7N 25242, UK, 1964-04)
First release on albumTwo Great Guitars (Checker LP 2991, USA, 1964-08)

Original Stereo mix

Length2:52
First release on albumTwo Great Guitars [Stereo] (Checker LPS 2991, USA, 1964-08)

 

16. 8. 1964 (CHESS Records)

Little Marie
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar, 2nd vocal (overdub), 2nd guitar (overdub)
Paul Williamspiano (poss.)
Lafayette Leakepiano (poss.)
unknownbass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:33
MasterCHESS 13451
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmLittle Marie b/w Go, Bobby Soxer (CHESS 1912, USA, 1964-09)
First release on albumSt. Louis to Liverpool (CHESS LP 1488, USA, 1964-11)

Original Stereo mix

Length2:33
First release on albumSt. Louis to Liverpool [Stereo] (CHESS LPS 1488, USA, 1964-11)

1986 Stereo remix

Length2:33
EngineerSteve Hoffman
First release on albumRock'n'Roll Rarities (CHESS CH2-92521, USA, 1986-03)

 

16. 8. 1964 (CHESS Records)

Go, Bobby Soxer
(Chuck Berry)
CHESS Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Paul Williamspiano (poss.)
Lafayette Leakepiano (poss.)
unknownbass
Odie Paynedrums

Original Mono mix

Length2:57
MasterCHESS 13452
ProducerLeonard & Phil Chess
First release on 45rpmLittle Marie b/w Go, Bobby Soxer (CHESS 1912, USA, 1964-09)
First release on albumSt. Louis to Liverpool (CHESS LP 1488, USA, 1964-11)

Original Stereo mix

Length2:57
First release on albumSt. Louis to Liverpool [Stereo] (CHESS LPS 1488, USA, 1964-11)

 

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