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Caffè Lattè pays tribute to 100 songs that innovated, changed the rules, defied convention and had a significant impact on the evolution of pop and rock music, presented in chronological order…

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100 SONGS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

1955

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Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry was keen to record some songs. Muddy Waters suggested he try his luck at Chess Records. There, Leonard Chess considered some of his song ideas before stumbling upon “Ida Red”. A session was arranged, Soon, that song had been re-titled “Maybelline”. Berry injected his revolutionary rock ‘n’ roll track with a blast from his guitar. By doing so, the rock pioneer established himself as one of the fundamental architects of the genre. He continued to unleash a series of seminal rock classics, including “Johnny B. Goode”, “Roll Over Beethoven” and “Rock And Roll Music”.

1955- Rock Around The Clock

1954- That’s All Right Mama

1951- Rocket 88