You Never Can Tell – CHUCK BERRY****

You Never Can Tell/Diploma For Two/The Little Girl From Central/The Way It Was Before/Around & Around/Big Ben/The Promised Land/Back In The USA/Run Around/Brenda Lee/Reelin’ & Rockin’/Come On

Rock & roll pioneer Chuck Berry was a major influence on the British beat groups of the mid 1960s, and as a result enjoyed a revival in his popularity during this period. You Never Can Tell was a UK only release. (UK:18)

"Chuck Berry has to be my all time favourite artist, and these recordings are some of his best. When you consider that most of You Never Can Tell was recorded after three years in prison, it is a delight to hear the happy nature of songs such as Promised Land. Don't bother getting any 'Best of' Chuck Berry, this album is the genuine article and is guaranteed to bring a big rockin' smile to your face. Chuck Berry, the singer, the guitarist, the songwriter, the entertainer, you will find it all on here, trust me."

"If you're a fan of rock 'n' roll, you need Chuck Berry in your collection. Elvis Presley may have been hugely influential as far as the imagery of rock 'n' roll is concerned, but Chuck Berry was its originator, the man who created rock 'n' roll both musically, lyrically and not least instrumentally. He is the true father of the genre."

"It's a shame that Chuck Berry is not universally recognized as one of the greatest rock lyricists and most innovative figures. This LP will convince even sceptics of his brilliance. Without Chuck Berry, there would be no Beatles, Rolling Stones or Kinks, or at least in the forms they eventually took."

"Chuck Berry was a pioneer with words and music and his influence is sorely underestimated today."

"The music is certainly great, not to mention groundbreaking, making Berry an essential entry in any music collection."

"There will never be anyone who can top You Never Can Tell. It's what music was made for. Let this song take you away."

"Promised Land is one of the hardest rocking songs ever written and recorded."