Episode 80: Going Back Home

New York State Fair, Syracuse, N.Y. - August 23, 2001:"Playing with Chuck at the State Fair was quite an experience…  Chuck was late, forcing the opening act to significantly stretch out their set.  He raced a large Lincoln hard into the infield behind the stage.  He got out and handed a briefcase to management and said, 'First things first.’  Berry insisted being paid upfront - cash only.  The promoter must have been previously made aware of what to expect with Mr. Berry…  After Chuck finished counting out his $20,000 in $100 dollar bills, he went to his dressing room and requested the presence of the bass player from the pickup band. The bass player came back with Berry's guitar in hand.‘Did he give us a set list?’ Asked the drummer…‘No, he just wants me to tune his guitar.'As they were about to take the stage, Berry emerged to tell the roadie, ‘Put all the dials on my amp on nine.’”Freight Train - Elizabeth CottenEnd Of A Rainbow - Jimmy JohnsonSho' Nuff I Do - Elmore JamesHot Pants Woman - Willie WilliamsGotta Move - Homesick JamesBring It On Home - Willie DixonLost Sheep In The Fold - Otis SpannSome People - Chuck BerryLittle Angel Child - Pinetop Perkins with Sammy LawhornI Still Don’t Know - Willie MabonI’ve Been Loving You Too Long - Etta JamesHelp Me Through The Day - Bobby BlandThose Lonely, Lonely Nights - Earl KingI Won’t Be Worried No More - Otis RushNew Ma Negress - Clifton ChenierGoodnight Well It’s Time To Go - Chuck BerryLove Letters - Elvis Presley