Hi from the 🇬🇧 This video was from his UK tour in 1972. I had the privilege of seeing him live during this tour when I was 17, a fantastic concert that I will never forget.
From 1959, this great tune written by Chuck, makes you believe it's a woman he's looking to reconnect with in the lyrics. The guitars, piano drums and Chuck's vocals are so great in the storyline. Then you find Marie was his 6 year old daughter that was taken from him, game changer. Great tune. Johnny Rivers did a great cover in 1964. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Cynthia. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Let's not forget Lonnie Mack's instrumental version that reached #5 on the charts in 1963. Lonnie was a rock guitar pioneer. Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton both named him as an early inspiration.
Keith Richards idolized Chuck and he always seemed really proud when he told the story of Chuck punching him in the face when Chuck walked into his dressing room and Keith was in there plucking the strings on Chuck's guitar! 😊
Fun anecdote: when John Lennon and Yoko Ono co-hosted a week of Mike Douglas' TV talk show in 1972, Lennon and Chuck did a duet of "Memphis." Unfortunately, Yoko thought she was part of the performance as well and began her signature caterwauling. Both John and Chuck signaled to the technical crew to cut off her mic rather quickly. Great reminder of how magnificent Chuck Berry was, Cynthia. Thanks to you and Harri.
Thank you. Great choice and great reaction! What a way to enjoy a Saturday evening. I had the privilege of seeing Chuck Berry with the Rolling Stones in Chicago back in the day. What a show!💕
I am more familiar with Johnny Rivers’ version of this but I am now learning that Chuck Berry wrote it and recorded it first. Gotta love Chuck! This is great. Thanks Cynthia and Harri 🌺✌️
I love the drummer all eyes on Berry. He usually worked with a pick up band. He travelled from gig to gig with just his guitar and the backing band made up of people from the area. They had to know all his songs. He was notorious for starting in a different key and going off in tangents in the song as he does here. The band have to watch and listen and just try to keep up. He put his guitar on the plane as just baggage. Didnt give a dam. At the end of the show he had to be paid, in cash. Legend.
The first time I heard this song was the Johnny Rivers version. The twist at the end was like a knife. It was only later that I learned that Chuck Berry wrote it and recorded it first, and about just how many covers there are. Elvis covered it. The Rolling Stones covered it. I'm not sure but I think that the Beatles covered it TWICE.
Harri I know your Birthday 🎂 in October but can't remember maybe the 8th, but Have a Happy Birthday my Friend and if I'm late have a Happy belated Birthday. For me when it comes to the Best no pun intended,reactions on you tube you are #1, Thank You very much🎁🎂🎈.
Note, Harri, that the next-to-last line says, "Marie is only 6 years old," so she is actually his daughter, making it even sadder. And her mother (presumably his ex-wife) separated them.
Thank you Harri great reaction and you’re welcome for the gift. I had Johnny Rivers who also does a really good version of this and then I just found this and liked it a little bit better. Who doesn't like Chuck Berry.
Cynthia - What a genuinely great submission of the one and only Chuck Berry. This performance was fantastic and of very good quality. Thank you, Cynthia and Harri.👏👏
The Beatles did this Live on the BBC. Elvis did the song as well, using Lonny Mack's guitar riffs. He was ready to put his version out, but Johnny Rivers beat him to it. Supposedly he played his version for Johnny and Johnny stold the idea.
Yes, I read the same thing about Jonny Rivers visiting Elvis and after he played it for him Johnny recorded it before Elvis got a chance to, and Elvis was not happy about it. Pretty sure I read it in and interview with one of the "Memphis mafia" group.
The Man, Father of Rock n Roll, a true genius who every succeeding Rocker has paid homage to. In a generation you get someone like Chuck Berry I was blessed to grow up in those times.
It´s great how he gets you into thinking you´re hearing a usual broken love song and that "her Mum that not agreed" is his ex mother in law until the last verse when he lets you know Marie is only 6 years old,and she´s suffering because her parents split.
In the early 60's at the age of 13 my big sister saw Chuck perform at a theater in Houston. While waiting to be introduced he was standing at the back of the center aisle smoking a cigarette. When he was introduced he threw his cigarette butt down on the floor & stepped on it to put it out. My sister retrieved it & carried it in her wallet in the photo section for several years. I think of that every time i hear his name. I read just this past year that Chuck had a years long affair with Houston socialite Candace Mossler. She's the one that with the help of her nephew\lover murdered her wealthy husband & they were both found not guilty when tried for it.
He got his guitar playing style from Sister Rosetta Tharpe....The Godmother Of Rock N Roll......A long forgotten legend of America , famous across the whole of the US
Harri: It's a shame you had to be introduced to this superb song through a live version where Chuck can't control his er .... showmanship. The studio version stands out from most of the rest of his output as it does not have a piano, the drums are more syncopated and the guitar/bass lines are intricately interwoven (see Wikipedia for details). And the lyrics, though sad, are wonderful. I don't think that Chuck nor Chess Records realised what a masterpiece they had. It was originally released as the B-side to "Back In The USA" which is a more usual Chuck offering.
I agree that this song is a sad song. For that reason, I prefer the George Thorogood version ("Memphis Marie"), which adds an verse to the end that gives a happier ending. You should check it out.
I like this but also prefer his original version. I remember seeing him do it in a rock & roll movie called "Go Johnny Go" when I was 11 years old. It was 1959, the same year the record was released.
Hi from the 🇬🇧 This video was from his UK tour in 1972. I had the privilege of seeing him live during this tour when I was 17, a fantastic concert that I will never forget.
A truly gifted musician/entertainer! He will never be equaled.
From 1959, this great tune written by Chuck, makes you believe it's a woman he's looking to reconnect with in the lyrics. The guitars, piano drums and Chuck's vocals are so great in the storyline. Then you find Marie was his 6 year old daughter that was taken from him, game changer. Great tune. Johnny Rivers did a great cover in 1964. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Cynthia. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
You are welcome Mary. Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃
@@Cynthia... Happy Thanksgiving to you to Cynthia. Enjoy. 🦃🦃❤️❤️
Heading to The Rockies for my celebration.
Let's not forget Lonnie Mack's instrumental version that reached #5 on the charts in 1963. Lonnie was a rock guitar pioneer. Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton both named him as an early inspiration.
@John_Chu That's right John. Lonnies' version had a very tight polished sound to his guitar playing. So talented. 👍✌️🎶🇨🇦
Thank you for this information. I knew he wasn't his usual self. Now I know why. He was a wonderful entertainer.
Listen to the Johnny Rivers live version, too. Chuck is THE MAN, but Rivers does a very creditable job!
Keith Richards idolized Chuck and he always seemed really proud when he told the story of Chuck punching him in the face when Chuck walked into his dressing room and Keith was in there plucking the strings on Chuck's guitar! 😊
Chuck Berry, the REAL King of Rock 'n' Roll...👑
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This was a song from 1959. Classic, great Chuck song. This is him 20 or so years later, playing around with the tune.
Fun anecdote: when John Lennon and Yoko Ono co-hosted a week of Mike Douglas' TV talk show in 1972, Lennon and Chuck did a duet of "Memphis." Unfortunately, Yoko thought she was part of the performance as well and began her signature caterwauling. Both John and Chuck signaled to the technical crew to cut off her mic rather quickly. Great reminder of how magnificent Chuck Berry was, Cynthia. Thanks to you and Harri.
Good to know John. Thanks.
Have seen that 😂😅 Realy funny ❤
I remember Yoko trying to ruin a great moment in r&r with her catcalls. 🙃👍
Thank you. Great choice and great reaction! What a way to enjoy a Saturday evening. I had the privilege of seeing Chuck Berry with the Rolling Stones in Chicago back in the day. What a show!💕
Chuck was a pioneer of rock!
Yes, he was absolutely a master, Harri.
AC/DChuck Berry 👍
Great selection Cyn, always love Chuck Berry. Bet you had an inkling I would love it right? Very fantastic reaction Harri. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🤴🙃👍
Thanks Daniel.
One of his first hits. Elvis and Chuck Berry the 50s giants if rock
I didn't know he was so funny... loved it!
I am more familiar with Johnny Rivers’ version of this but I am now learning that Chuck Berry wrote it and recorded it first. Gotta love Chuck! This is great. Thanks Cynthia and Harri 🌺✌️
Glad you liked it Debbie.
I love the drummer all eyes on Berry. He usually worked with a pick up band. He travelled from gig to gig with just his guitar and the backing band made up of people from the area. They had to know all his songs. He was notorious for starting in a different key and going off in tangents in the song as he does here. The band have to watch and listen and just try to keep up. He put his guitar on the plane as just baggage. Didnt give a dam. At the end of the show he had to be paid, in cash. Legend.
Actually he had to be paid in cash before he would perform…
The first time I heard this song was the Johnny Rivers version. The twist at the end was like a knife.
It was only later that I learned that Chuck Berry wrote it and recorded it first, and about just how many covers there are. Elvis covered it. The Rolling Stones covered it. I'm not sure but I think that the Beatles covered it TWICE.
Harri I know your Birthday 🎂 in October but can't remember maybe the 8th, but Have a Happy Birthday my Friend and if I'm late have a Happy belated Birthday. For me when it comes to the Best no pun intended,reactions on you tube you are #1, Thank You very much🎁🎂🎈.
Note, Harri, that the next-to-last line says, "Marie is only 6 years old," so she is actually his daughter, making it even sadder. And her mother (presumably his ex-wife) separated them.
Thank you Harri great reaction and you’re welcome for the gift. I had Johnny Rivers who also does a really good version of this and then I just found this and liked it a little bit better. Who doesn't like Chuck Berry.
It's awesome Cynthia.
@@clint6872 Thank you Clint.
Cynthia - What a genuinely great submission of the one and only Chuck Berry. This performance was fantastic and of very good quality. Thank you, Cynthia and Harri.👏👏
@@davebzen795 So glad that you liked it Dave.
Loved it!@@Cynthia...
Father of Rock & RoLL
The Beatles did this Live on the BBC. Elvis did the song as well, using Lonny Mack's guitar riffs. He was ready to put his version out, but Johnny Rivers beat him to it. Supposedly he played his version for Johnny and Johnny stold the idea.
Yes, I read the same thing about Jonny Rivers visiting Elvis and after he played it for him Johnny recorded it before Elvis got a chance to, and Elvis was not happy about it. Pretty sure I read it in and interview with one of the "Memphis mafia" group.
Bravo 👏👏👏👏 that was 🔥🔥🔥
Like John Lennon said, “if they hadn’t called rock and roll they would have called it Chuck Berry”.
The Man, Father of Rock n Roll, a true genius who every succeeding Rocker has paid homage to. In a generation you get someone like Chuck Berry I was blessed to grow up in those times.
Thank you Cynthia ❤ Do know the song and do love Chuck Barry 😊🥰 Havent seen this version 🤔🙃💗
Good Choise 👍🌼😇
thank you Agnete. 💜
I like the studio version best.
It´s great how he gets you into thinking you´re hearing a usual broken love song and that "her Mum that not agreed" is his ex mother in law until the last verse when he lets you know Marie is only 6 years old,and she´s suffering because her parents split.
In the early 60's at the age of 13 my big sister saw Chuck perform at a theater in Houston. While waiting to be introduced he was standing at the back of the center aisle smoking a cigarette. When he was introduced he threw his cigarette butt down on the floor & stepped on it to put it out. My sister retrieved it & carried it in her wallet in the photo section for several years. I think of that every time i hear his name. I read just this past year that Chuck had a years long affair with Houston socialite Candace Mossler. She's the one that with the help of her nephew\lover murdered her wealthy husband & they were both found not guilty when tried for it.
I never knew Chuck Berry wrote this.
He got his guitar playing style from Sister Rosetta Tharpe....The Godmother Of Rock N Roll......A long forgotten legend of America , famous across the whole of the US
Faces did a well known cover of Memphis
Harri: It's a shame you had to be introduced to this superb song through a live version where Chuck can't control his er .... showmanship. The studio version stands out from most of the rest of his output as it does not have a piano, the drums are more syncopated and the guitar/bass lines are intricately interwoven (see Wikipedia for details). And the lyrics, though sad, are wonderful.
I don't think that Chuck nor Chess Records realised what a masterpiece they had. It was originally released as the B-side to "Back In The USA" which is a more usual Chuck offering.
Fan of Chuck Berry but imo Johnny Rivers version is better.
Harri, give Thirty Days by Chuck Berry a try please. It is virtually never done as a reaction, but it is a great and very humorous song.
I agree that this song is a sad song. For that reason, I prefer the George Thorogood version ("Memphis Marie"), which adds an verse to the end that gives a happier ending. You should check it out.
Saddest song in rock.
chuck is the boss
Harri, You should try the live version of my dinga ling... It's hilarious 😆
"Memphis" is a wonderful story. But I'd rather hear the original studio recording.
Great song, check out John Cale's cover, it's better than the original IMHO
I like the version by Elvis better...
This is a definate quirky version
Prefer the simple original
I like this but also prefer his original version. I remember seeing him do it in a rock & roll movie called "Go Johnny Go" when I was 11 years old. It was 1959, the same year the record was released.
Wow he's taking huge liberties with the melody here. Looks a little glazed to be honest.
He wrote the song, later covered by many other artists, each bringing their own interpretation.
It was his song to do with what he wanted. He wrote it.