Around and Around

“Around and Around” was originally written and recorded by Chuck Berry in 1958. Berry said in his autobiography that “Around and Around” came to him while jamming just before going out on stage to perform. He explained that there was a riff that was played during this jam session that never left his memory. “Around and Around” was created and it was chosen as the B-Side for his infamous and most recognizable hit “Johnny B. Goode.”

It was the first song that Mick Jagger sang when he and Keith Richards sat in with the group Blues Inc. in 1962. The Rolling Stones went on to record it in 1962 but it was never released. It was not until 1964 that they re-recorded it for their 12 x 5 album.

It’s another rock ‘n roll bluesy song with a really fun and catchy vibe. It’s a song about an all-night rockin’ club which caused people to complain and the police to show up but nothing stopped this club from continuing on rockin’.

“And when the police knocked, those doors flew back. But they kept on rockin’……”

A catchy tune and it is my absolute favorite song to sing. I have my guitarist, Jim, to thank for this addition to our setlist. He mentioned the song to me and as soon as I listened to it, I knew. Not only did I add it for our next rehearsal list for everyone in the band to learn, but it was performed at our very next gig and is now a staple on every gig setlist.

We will be performing this song and many others Saturday, July 13th at The Lamplighter in Chester, New Jersey and Saturday, July 27th, at Pat’s Bar and Grill in Mount Arlington, New Jersey.

This is a song I can guarantee will get you on your feet!

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