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Almost Grown (song)

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"Almost Grown"
Single by Chuck Berry
from the album Berry Is on Top
B-side"Little Queenie"
Released1959
RecordedFebruary 17, 1959
StudioChess (Chicago)[1]
GenreRock and roll, rhythm & blues
Length2:21
LabelChess
Songwriter(s)Chuck Berry
Producer(s)Leonard Chess, Phil Chess

"Almost Grown" is a song written and recorded by Chuck Berry. It was released as a double A-side with "Little Queenie".

Background

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The song was released as Chess single 1722,[2] and was later notable when featured in the 1973 film American Graffiti, and on its soundtrack album.

Recording

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The song was recorded on February 17, 1959, at Chess Studios in Chicago, Illinois.

Chart performance

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The song reached number thirty-two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number three on the Billboard R&B chart.

Chart (1959) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[4] 32
US Billboard Hot R&B Sides[5] 3

Covers

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References

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  1. ^ "The Chuck Berry Database: Details For Recording Session: 17. 2. 1959". A Collector's Guide to the Music of Chuck Berry. Dietmar Rudolph. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  2. ^ Berry, Chuck, Chuck Berry: The Anthology, CD, 088 1120304-2, MCA Records, Chess, 2000, liner notes
  3. ^ Berry, Chuck, Chuck Berry: The Anthology, CD, 088 1120304-2, MCA Records, Chess, © 2000, liner notes
  4. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 77.
  5. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 55.
  6. ^ "Almost Grown - The Animals | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  7. ^ "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved December 4, 2022.