The Chuck Berry Database
Details For Song: House Lights

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.

Using this database you can find out which songs Chuck Berry recorded during his musical career, when he recorded the often multiple versions of a song, and who helped recording it.

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Chuck Berry Song Details

House Lights

words and music byChuck Berry
also known asTurn On The Houselights

27. 8. 1974 (CHESS Records)

CHESS 1974 Recording

Chuck Berryguitar
Ernest W. "Ernie" Hayespiano
Wilbur Bascombbass
Earl C. Williamsdrums

Length9:13
MasterCHESS CH3804
First release on albumHave Mercy (Hip-O Select B0013790-02, USA, 2010-02)

 

19. 5. 1977 (De Zandkuil Open Air Theatre, Lochem, The Netherlands)

live 1977 Lochem

as part of the medley

Medley: Reelin' and Rockin'/House Lights

  1. Reelin' And Rockin' | Reeling And Rocking | Reelin', Rockin' and Rollin'
    (Chuck Berry)
  2. House Lights | Turn On The Houselights
    (Chuck Berry)
Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Steve Bloomfieldguitar
Rusty Luptonpiano
Fred Pokebass
Wild Bob Burgosdrums

Length13:35
First release on albumChuck Berry Meets Matchbox (Promised Land Record PL 92 1977, D, 1994)

 

15. 2. 1979 (ATCO Records)

ATCO Recording

Chuck Berryvocal, 2nd vocal, guitar
Johnnie C. Johnsonpiano
Bob Wraybass (poss.)
James "Jimmy" Marsalabass (poss.)
Kenneth Buttreydrums

Length4:28
MasterATCO 37335
ProducerChuck Berry
First release on albumRockit (ATCO 38-118, USA, 1979-08)

 

1. 9. 1980 (KISW Radio)

live 1980 Seattle

as part of the medley

Reelin' and Rockin'

  1. Reelin' And Rockin' | Reeling And Rocking | Reelin', Rockin' and Rollin'
    (Chuck Berry)
  2. House Lights | Turn On The Houselights
    (Chuck Berry)
Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Barry Curtisguitar
Tom Katicaelectric piano
James "Jimmy" Marsalabass (prob.)
George Rudigerdrums

Length10:55
Other sourceKISW (radio broadcast, audience tape)

edited

Length8:05
First release on albumHail! Hail! Chuck Berry! Live! (Rough 640509040147, EU, 2017-12)

 

17. 1. 1981 (Wolf & Rissmiller's Country Club, Reseda, California, USA)

live 1981 Reseda

as part of the medley

Medley: Reelin' and Rockin'/House Lights

  1. Reelin' And Rockin' | Reeling And Rocking | Reelin', Rockin' and Rollin'
    (Chuck Berry)
  2. House Lights | Turn On The Houselights
    (Chuck Berry)
Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Johnny Rivers2nd guitar
unknownpiano, drums
James "Jimmy" Marsalabass
Billy Ciofe Bandband (poss.)

Length12:25
ProducerNorman J. Pattiz
First release on albumLive! Wolf & Rissmiller's Country Club - 1981 (Rough 40147, 2018-03)
Other notable releaseKBCO (radio broadcast, audience tape)
Other sourceKMET (live radio broadcast, YouTube)

 

21. 2. 1982 (Ritz Club, New York City, NY, USA)

live 1982 New York

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
unknownguitar, piano, tenor saxophone, bass, drums
Ron Woodguitar

Length13:10
ProducerThe Vinyl Rat
First release on albumLet It Rock ! (Let It Rock ! (Bootleg), EU, 1986)

 

6. 6. 1986 (3rd Annual Chicago Blues Festival, Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA)

live 1986 Chicago

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Keith Richardsguitar (prob.)
Matthew "Matt Guitar" Murphyguitar
Lafayette Leakepiano
Thomas "Tiaz" Palmerbass
Casey Jonesdrums

Length5:14
Other sourceChicago Blues Fest 1986 (audience tape)

 

31. 12. 1988 (Palladium Theater, New York City, NY, USA)

live 1988 Palladium

as part of the medley

Reelin' and Rockin'

  1. Reelin' And Rockin' | Reeling And Rocking | Reelin', Rockin' and Rollin'
    (Chuck Berry)
  2. House Lights | Turn On The Houselights
    (Chuck Berry)
Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Ingrid G. Berry2nd vocal
unknownguitar, piano, bass, drums

Length11:03
First release on albumThe Sheik Of Chicago (Smashing Pumpkin Records PMK-1126, EU, 2016)

 

14. 6. 2008 (Mabee Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA)

live 2008 Tulsa

Chuck Berryvocal, guitar
Ricky Paulguitar
David Doverguitar
Rick Morrowpiano
Dave Russelltenor saxophone
Chip Andersonbass
Rick Heckdrums

Length6:40
First release on albumDover Soul (Thunder Records, USA, 2010)

 

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