"Maybellene" by Chuck Berry

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Song Lyrics Meaning - Maybellene by Chuck Berry "Maybellene" is a rock and roll song by American artist Chuck Berry, adapted in part from the Western swing fiddle tune "Ida Red". Released in 1955, Berry’s song tells the story of a hot rod race and a broken romance, the lyrics describing a man driving a V8 Ford and chasing his unfaithful girlfriend in her Cadillac Coupe DeVille. It was released in July 1955 as a single by Chess Records, of Chicago, Illinois. Berry's first hit, "Maybellene" is considered a pioneering rock and roll song. Rolling Stone magazine wrote of it, "Rock & roll guitar starts here." The record was an early instance of the complete rock and roll package: youthful subject matter; a small, guitar-driven combo; clear diction; and an atmosphere of unrelenting excitement. The song was a major hit with both black and white audiences, reaching number 1 on Billboard's Rhythm and Blues chart and number 5 on the Popular Records chart. It has received numerous honors and awards. Soon after its initial release, cover versions were recorded by several other artists. The title is misspelled "Maybelline" on several releases. Amazon Merchandise Affiliate Links Maybellene by Chuck Berry Merch Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. Wikipedia.org extract from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maybellene. We donate to the Wikipedia Media Foundation. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios

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