The Beatles - Roll Over Beethoven | World Music

Roll Over Beethoven is an energetic Rock and Roll/Rockabilly track, originally written and performed by Chuck Berry in 1956. The Beatles' cover version was released in 1963, as part of the band's effort to pay tribute to the American Rock and Roll and R&B artists who inspired them. The track was included on The Beatles' second UK album, With the Beatles, and served as the title track for the US album The Beatles' Second Album. With lead vocals by George Harrison, The Beatles' version maintained

Chuck Berry performs Roll Over Beethoven (Live at Beat Club) With Willie Dixon on bass, Johnnie Johnson on piano, and an unidentified drummer, Berry recorded “Drifting Heart,” “Brown Eyed Handsome Man,” “Too Much Monkey Business,” and “Roll over Beethoven” in the same session. Just as Nat “King” Cole delivered lyrics clearly, Berry aimed to share the words in a concise manner so the audience could easily understand the story of the song. You know, my temperature’s risin’ And the jukebox blows a

Happy Birthday to rock 'n' roll pioneer & legend, Chuck Berry. He would have been 94 today. 🎸⁠ ⁠ "It's gotta be rock and roll music, if you wanna dance with me." - Chuck Berry What was the first Chuck Berry song you ever danced to? Tell us in the comments! | Qwest TV

Let’s celebrate Neil Young - Reprise Records birthday with a clip from their rocking performance of “Roll Over Beethoven" featuring Keith Richards, Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry! | Chuck Berry