This is based on Berry's life. It tells the tale of a boy with humble beginnings with a talent for guitar. Some details were changed: Berry was from St. Louis, not Louisiana, and he knew how to read and write very well.
The line, "That little country boy could play" was originally, "That little colored boy can play." Berry knew he had to change it if he wanted the song played on the radio.
Berry got the name "Johnny" from Johnnie Johnson, a piano player who collaborated with Berry on many songs.
Always makes me think of Back to the Future!
This is based on Berry's life. It tells the tale of a boy with humble beginnings with a talent for guitar. Some details were changed: Berry was from St. Louis, not Louisiana, and he knew how to read and write very well. The line, "That little country boy could play" was originally, "That little colored boy can play." Berry knew he had to change it if he wanted the song played on the radio. Berry got the name "Johnny" from Johnnie Johnson, a piano player who collaborated with Berry on many songs. Always makes me think of Back to the Future!