Almost Grown (song)

"Almost Grown" is a song written and recorded by Chuck Berry. It was released as a double A-side with "Little Queenie". The song is featured in the 1973 film American Graffiti.

"Almost Grown"
Single by Chuck Berry
from the album Chuck Berry Is on Top
B-side"Little Queenie"
Released1959
RecordedFebruary 17, 1959
Chess Studios, Chicago, Illinois
GenreRock and roll, rhythm & blues
Length2:21
LabelChess
Songwriter(s)Chuck Berry

Recording

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

The song was released as Chess single 1722.[2]

Covers
  • The song was covered by The Animals on their 1963 album of the same name.[3]
  • Australian band Ol' 55 covered the song on their album Take It Greasy (1976).
  • French version by Eddy Mitchell called "C'est la vie, mon chéri" on his album Rocking in Nashville (1974)

Track listing

7" Vinyl

  1. "Almost Grown"
  2. "Little Queenie"

Chart performance

The song reached number thirty-two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number three on the Billboard R&B chart.[4]

References
  1. Berry, Chuck, Chuck Berry: The Anthology, CD, 088 1120304-2, MCA Records, Chess, © 2000, liner notes
  2. Berry, Chuck, Chuck Berry: The Anthology, CD, 088 1120304-2, MCA Records, Chess, 2000, liner notes
  3. http://www.allmusic.com/album/almost-grown-mw0001595729
  4. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 55.



This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.