Roll Over Beethoven
Original song written and composed by Chuck Berry / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the television series, see Roll Over Beethoven (TV series).
For the Beatles cover song, see Roll Over Beethoven (Beatles song).
"Roll Over Beethoven" is a 1956 song written by Chuck Berry, originally released on Chess Records, with "Drifting Heart" as the B-side. The lyrics of the song mention rock and roll and the desire for rhythm and blues to be as respected as classical music. The song has been covered by many other artists, including the Beatles and the Electric Light Orchestra. Rolling Stone magazine ranked it number 97 on its list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".[3]
It has been suggested that Roll Over Beethoven (Beatles cover) be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since March 2024. |
Quick Facts Single by Chuck Berry, B-side ...
"Roll Over Beethoven" | ||||
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Single by Chuck Berry | ||||
B-side | "Drifting Heart" | |||
Released | May 1956 (1956-05) | |||
Recorded | April 19, 1956[1] | |||
Studio | Universal Recording Corp. (Chicago)[2] | |||
Genre | Rock and roll | |||
Length | 2:23 | |||
Label | Chess #1626 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Chuck Berry | |||
Producer(s) | Leonard Chess, Phil Chess | |||
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