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" |
| Released | 1959 |
| Format | 7" single |
| Recorded | February 17, 1959 Chess Studios, Chicago, Illinois |
| Genre | Rock and roll, rhythm & blues |
| Length | 2:21 |
| Label | Chess |
| Songwriter(s) | Chuck Berry |
Recording
The song was recorded on February 17, 1959, 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 Marquees[1] aka Harvey & the New Moonglows, featuring the young Marvin Gaye.
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
- "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.[4]
References
- Berry, Chuck, Chuck Berry: The Anthology, CD, 088 1120304-2, MCA Records, Chess, © 2000, liner notes
- Berry, Chuck, Chuck Berry: The Anthology, CD, 088 1120304-2, MCA Records, Chess, 2000, liner notes
- http://www.allmusic.com/album/almost-grown-mw0001595729
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 55.
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