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Almost Grown (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'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', and on its soundtrack album.
Recording
The song was recorded on February 17, 1959, at Chess Studios in Chicago, Illinois.
* Chuck Berry, vocals and guitar
* Johnnie Johnson on piano
* Willie Dixon on bass
* Fred Below on drums
* The background vocals on Berry's recording are by Etta James and The MarqueesBerry, Chuck, Chuck Berry: The Anthology, CD, 088 1120304-2, MCA Records, Chess, 2000, liner notes aka Harvey & the New Moonglows, featuring the young Marvin Gaye.
The song was released as Chess single 1722.Berry, Chuck, Chuck Berry: The Anthology, CD, 088 1120304-2, MCA Records, Chess, 2000, liner notes
Covers
* The song was covered by The Animals on their 1963 album of the same name.
* 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 chri" on his album 'Rocking in Nashville' (1974)
* The song has also been covered by The Ivy League and David Bowie
Track listing
'7" Vinyl'
# "Almost Grown"
# "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.
References
Category:Chuck Berry songs
Category:The Animals songs
Category:1959 songs
Category:Chess Records singles
Category:Songs written by Chuck Berry
Category:1959 singles
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