Back in the U.S.A.
Chuck Berry
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Oh well, oh well, I feel so good today We touched ground on an international runway Jet propelled back home, from over the seas to the U.S.A. New York, Los Angeles, oh, how I yearned for you Detroit, Chicago, Chattanooga, Baton Rouge Let alone just to be at my home back in ol' St. Lou Did I miss the skyscrapers, did I miss the long freeway? From the coast of California to the shores of Delaware Bay You can bet your life I did, till I got back to the U.S.A. Looking hard for a drive in, searching for a corner cafe Where hamburgers sizzle on an open grill night and day Yeah, and a jukebox jumping with records like in the U.S.A. Well, I'm so glad I'm livin' in the U.S.A. Yes, I'm so glad I'm livin' in the U.S.A. Anything you want, we got right here in the U.S.A.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Back in the U.S.A." is a song written by Chuck Berry that was released in 1959.
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Artist ContributionsAlthough Chuck Berry originally wrote and performed the song, Linda Ronstadt covered it in 1978 and her version also became very popular.
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RecognitionBerry's original version peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, signifying its popularity at the time.
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InfluenceIt has been widely recognized as an influential early rock and roll song, with its fast-paced, upbeat rhythm and catchy lyrics about the joys of being back home in America after traveling abroad.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics reflect Berry's experience of touring other countries, and his relief and happiness at returning to the familiar sights, sounds, and tastes of the United States.
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The Beatles ConnectionThe song has a connection with The Beatles as they wrote "Back in the U.S.S.R." as a parody of this song.
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Ronstadt's CoverLinda Ronstadt’s version appeared on her album "Living in the USA". Her rendition became a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978.
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Cultural ImpactThe song remains a seminal piece of the rock and roll canon and is frequently used to illustrate the genre's excitement and energy.
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Fame"Back in the USA" was named as one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
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Recognition by Rolling StoneIn 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song as #364 in their list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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