Almost_Grown_(song)

Almost Grown (song)

Almost Grown (song)

1959 single by Chuck Berry


"Almost Grown" is a song written and recorded by Chuck Berry. It was released as a double A-side with "Little Queenie".

Quick Facts Single by Chuck Berry, from the album Chuck Berry Is on Top ...

Background

The song was released as Chess single 1722,[2] and was later notable when featured in the 1973 film American Graffiti, and on its soundtrack album.

Recording

The song was recorded on February 17, 1959, at Chess Studios in Chicago, Illinois.

Chart performance

The song reached number thirty-two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number three on the Billboard R&B chart.

More information Chart (1959), Peak position ...

Covers

  • The song was covered by The Animals on their 1963 album of the same name.[6]
  • Australian band Ol' 55 covered the song on their album Take It Greasy (1976).[7]
  • French version by Eddy Mitchell called "C'est la vie, mon chéri" on his album Rocking in Nashville (1974)
  • The song has also been covered by The Ivy League and David Bowie

References

  1. "The Chuck Berry Database: Details For Recording Session: 17. 2. 1959". A Collector's Guide to the Music of Chuck Berry. Dietmar Rudolph. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  2. Berry, Chuck, Chuck Berry: The Anthology, CD, 088 1120304-2, MCA Records, Chess, 2000, liner notes
  3. Berry, Chuck, Chuck Berry: The Anthology, CD, 088 1120304-2, MCA Records, Chess, © 2000, liner notes
  4. Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 77.
  5. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 55.
  6. "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved December 4, 2022.



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