During its initial chart run, Berry's 1958 recording peaked at No. 69 on Billboard's Hot 100. In 2019, it reached No. 45, and in 2021, it made it all the way to No. 10.

During its initial chart run, Berry's 1958 recording peaked at No. 69 on Billboard's Hot 100. In 2019, it reached No. 45, and in 2021, it made it all the way to No. 10.

Let’s go backwards from 1961, and past the year of ‘Johnny’ (1958), to explore some of his deep cuts. Here are the best Chuck Berry songs you haven’t heard lately. ‘Little Star’, 1963 ...

“Chuck Berry was a rock and roll original. A gifted guitar player, an amazing live performer, and a skilled songwriter whose music and lyrics captured the essence of 1950s teenage life.

Chuck Berry poses in August 2008 in front of his old home at 3137 Whittier Street. Upon arriving at the house where Berry lived in the 1950s, he commented that he paid about $4,000 for the home.