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The 8-track tape of The London Chuck Berry Sessions is a 1972 release featuring both studio and live recordings from Chuck Berry's comeback album. The first side has studio tracks recorded in London with musicians like Kenney Jones and Ian McLagan, while the second side contains live performances from the Lancaster Arts Festival in Coventry, including the hit single "My Ding-a-ling". The live backing band for the festival later became the Average White Band.  
 
The album marked a commercial comeback for Berry and was his best selling album in nearly 50 years.

Chuck Berry - The London Chuck Berry Sessions - 8 Track Tape

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  • Release

    - 1972 by Chess Records 

    Format

    - 8-track cartridge 

    Genre

    - Rock and Roll 

    Side 1 (Studio)

    - Recorded in London with members of the Faces, featuring tracks like "Let's Boogie" and "London Berry Blues". 

    Side 2 (Live)

    - Recorded at the Lanchester Arts Festival in Coventry, England. Features live versions of "Reelin' and Rockin'," "My Ding-a-Ling," and "Johnny B. Goode". 

    Special Note

    - The live section includes the audience chanting  "We want Chuck!" after festival management tries to clear the stage for the next act, Pink Floyd.

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