Chuck Berry – Big Boys
(Dualtone/Decca Records)
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| Chuck Berry - Big Boys |
Release Date: Out Now
2016 may have taken some modern
stars of music away from us but 2017 has taken a true legend in the form of
Chuck Berry. The silver lining to this cloud is that, before he went, Chuck
recorded a ten track album of completely new material and this single is the
first shot across the bows from that collection, due out in June. ‘Big Boys’ chimes
out with that trademark guitar sound and some splendid honky-tonk piano. Then
Chuck slides in, hitting those notes bang on without a hint of his advancing
years and oh boy does he sound like he’s having fun. The gang vocals in the
chorus and rolling drum fills are just a joy to behold but when you remember
that this was written and recorded when the man was coming to the end of his
80s, well, it makes you realise how much fun there is still to have. The new
album features Berry’s son, grandson, long time band mates and distinguished
guests like Tom Morello and Gary Clark Jr. so I would urge you to make
allowance in your June budget for ‘Chuck’ the album.
More information: http://chuckberry.com/go/bigboys/
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