A Modest Proposal
Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" is the greatest Rock-n-Roll song of all time.
No "ifs," "ands," or "buts" about it. Everything from the melody and the hook to the lyrics are sheer perfection. Every rendition I've heard from Mr. Berry has been flawless. Each cover I've heard has been worthy of keeping. Even if it makes me late for something, I never skip the song when it comes up in rotation and I always make the time to listen. The copper discs sent with the 1977 Voyager space probes feature "Johnny B. Goode."
The song is that good.