Jimi Hendrix - Johnny B. Goode

"Johnny B. Goode" is a classic rock and roll song written and originally recorded by Chuck Berry in 1958. It's one of the most famous rock songs of all time, telling the story of a young boy from Louisiana who is a talented guitar player. The song is celebrated for its catchy melody and groundbreaking guitar riff, which have inspired countless musicians over the years.

Jimi Hendrix, known for his innovative and expressive guitar playing, famously covered "Johnny B. Goode." (Live Berkeley Community Center, Berkeley, CA May 30, 1970) His version showcases his signature style, blending blues, rock, and a bit of psychedelia, highlighting his incredible technique and improvisational skill. Hendrix's interpretation of the song adds a new dimension, turning it into a showcase for his virtuosic guitar soloing and unique sound.

The song's legacy endures as it represents both the spirit of early rock and roll and the advancements that later artists like Hendrix brought to the genre. It has been included in numerous films and is often associated with the cultural movements of the 1950s and 1960s.

Johnny B. Goode Lyrics

Way down Louisiana close to New Orleans,
Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
Livin' in a cottage made of earth and wood,
Lived a country boy name of Johnny B. Goode
He never ever learned to read or write so well,
But he could play the guitar just like ringing a bell.

Go, go
Go, Johnny go , go
Go, Johnny go , go
Go, Johnny go , go
Go, Johnny go , go
Johnny B. Goode

He use to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
And sit beneath the trees by the railroad track.
Oh, strummin' his guitar in the gentle shade,
Playing to the music that the drivers made.
People passing by they'd stop and say
Oh my that little country boy could play

Go, go
Go, Johnny go , go
Go, Johnny go , go
Go, Johnny go , go
Go, Johnny go , go
Johnny B. Goode

His mama told him “someday you will be a man,
”And you will be the leader of a big old band.
”All kinds a people coming from miles around
”To hear ya play ya guitar 'till the sun go down
”Maybe someday your name will be in lights
”Saying Johnny B. Goode tonight.”

Go, go
Go, Johnny go , go
Go, Johnny go , go
Go, Johnny go , go
Go, Johnny go , go
Johnny B. Goode