This Train Keeps Rolling

When I found this Chuck Berry tune about a railroad worker's financial and romantic aspirations, my first thought was: "Damn.  That sounds remarkably like Johnny B. Goode."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKyAMy3_VGE

But then: "Wait, what's wrong with that?  Johnny B. Goode is freakin' awesome!"  And I am not the only one who thinks so.  This song gets covered.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGoQmW81cMU

It gets covered a lot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRb6v_nChJ0

Seriously.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g0V2YqYaD8

srsly?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=regrIkB8ets

I'm pretty sure all those guys are on to something.

This article was updated on May 9, 2023

David F