Chuck Berry in London es un álbum de Chuck Berry, publicado en 1965 por Chess. El disco incluye 14 canciones, entre ellas «My Little Love Light», «She Once Was Mine», «After It's Over» y «I Got a Booking».
Sobre el álbum
Con Chuck Berry in London, de 1965, el artista y su discográfica buscan capitalizar la inmensa popularidad que Chuck Berry tenía en el Reino Unido, el epicentro de la "Invasión Británica". El álbum fue grabado en Londres con la participación de músicos de sesión británicos, incluyendo a la banda The Five Dimensions. El concepto era similar al que otros artistas de blues y rock and roll estaban haciendo en la época.
El resultado es un tanto desigual. La energía de Chuck Berry sigue siendo palpable, y su habilidad para escribir canciones de rock and roll directas y efectivas es evidente. La sección rítmica británica no siempre logra capturar el "swing" y el ritmo característicos de los músicos de Chess Records.
Pese a ello, el álbum contiene temas disfrutables y muestra a un Chuck Berry en plena forma como guitarrista y cantante. Aunque no está a la altura de sus grandes obras maestras, 'Chuck Berry in London' es un documento interesante de su conexión con la escena que él mismo había inspirado. Es el sonido del maestro visitando la casa que sus alumnos construyeron.
Listado de Canciones
- My Little Love Light
- She Once Was Mine
- After It's Over
- I Got a Booking
Letra
I got a booking with the airlines Pack up and going to go I'm gonna leave here by plane, darling Because railway is much too slow I'm goin' back to my hometown Where I'm better known 'Cause you haven't done nothing, darling But ruin a happy home Now, when the sun sinks in the hillside The one you love will be gone And I know I will be blue darling But somehow I'll just travel on Now, would you rather care to kiss me Or would you prefer to just say goodbye 'Cause I will turn and leave you darling I don't want to see you cry - Night Beat
- His Daughter Caroline
Letra
So few years ago her daddy held her in his arms Snugged the blanket around her feet to help and keep 'em warm When he kissed her tender cheek, oh, how her eyes would shine His ev'ry dream was built around his daughter Caroline He remembered ev'ry time she'd turn another year And, at the birthday parties, when he'd shed a happy tear Thinking of the wedding dress that she would wear someday When he'd have to give his daughter Caroline away He thought of what he saw the night they called her from the roll A silver graduation ring and engagement ring of gold It seems as tho' twas yesterday he met her valentine And now she's grown and here to wed his daughter Caroline Maarching on his arm she whispered, "Pa, I still love you" Those words remained within his ears when she vowed, "I do" Cheer was sparkling from his eyes, but tears were in behind When he gave his heart away, his daughter Caroline - You Came a Long Way from St.Louis
- St. Louis Blues
Letra
I hate to see that evening sun go down I hate to see that evening sun go down 'Cause the woman I'm loving, she has left this town If I'm feeling tomorrow just like I feel today If I'm feeling tomorrow just like I feel today I'm gonna pack my bags and make a getaway St. Louis woman without your diamond ring If you didn't have good looks, you wouldn't mean a thing If it was not for powder and your super hair Without the man who loves you, you wouldn't get nowhere nowhere I got the St. Louis blues, blue as I can be I got the St. Louis blues, blue as I can be You know I love you, but you don't care for me I got the St. Louis blues, blue as I can be I got the St. Louis blues, blue as I can be You know I love you, but you don't care for me I got the St. Louis blues, blue as I can be - Jamaica Farewell Song
Letra
Down the way where the nights are gay, And the sun shines brightly on the mountaintop, I took a trip on a sailing ship, And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop. But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way, Won't be back for many a day, My heart is down, my head is turning around, I miss all my friends in Kingston town. Down at the market you can hear, All the ladies cry out while on their heads they bear, Akie rice, salt fish are nice, And the sun is fine any time of the year. [CHORUS But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way, Won't be back for many a day, My heart is down, my head is turning around, I miss all my friends in Kingston town.] Sounds of laughter everywhere, And the children sway to and fro, I must declare that my heart is there, Though I've been from Maine to Mexico. [CHORUS (twice) But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way, Won't be back for many a day, My heart is down, my head is turning around, I miss all my friends in Kingston town.] - Dear Dad
Letra
Dear Dad, don't get mad, What I'm asking for Is by the next semester Can I get another car ? This one here is sick'ning On a wide dual road. I might as well be walking As to drive this old Ford. Almost everytime I try To go and pass a truck, If I ain't goin' down hill, Dad, I'm, out of luck. And even if I get by, It's still a rugged risk, The way this old Ford Keep a hitting and a miss. Last week when I was driving On my way to school, I almost got a ticket 'Bout a freeway traffic rule. It's now a violation Driving under forty-five, And if I push to fifty, This here Ford will nosedive. Dad, I'm in great danger Out here trying to drive. The way this Ford wiggles When I'm approaching forty-five/ I have to nurse it along Like a little stubborn pup, And cars whizzing by me, Dad, look like I'm backing up. She just don't have the appetite For gas somehow, And Dad, I got four carburetors Hooked up on it now. I tried to hook another To see if I'd do a little good, But ain't no place to put it 'Less I perforate the hood. Well Dad, send the money, See what I can see, Try to find a Cadillac, A Sixty-two or three. Just something that won't worry us To keep it on the road. Sincerely, your beloved son, Henry Junior Ford - Butterscotch
- The Song of My Love
- Why Should We End This Way
- I Want to Be Your Driver
Letra
I want to be your driver, I want to be your driver I would love to ride you, I would love to ride you around We'll be ready when you want me to drive you on downtown Yeah I want to drive your, your long and beautiful Your rounded-body, wheel-to-roll limousine I've never had the thrill of riding such a wonderful machine We'll roll 'round the mountain, drive down in the valley I would drive it all over, I would ride you home with ease You will enjoy every journey, it will be my aim to please So let me be your driver, let me be your driver I would love to ride you, I would love to ride you downtown Drive you so slow and easy you won't want to put me down