Almost Grown (song)
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| "Almost Grown" | |
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| Single by Chuck Berry | |
| from the album Berry Is on Top | |
| B-side | "Little Queenie" |
| Released | March 1959[1] |
| Recorded | February 17, 1959 |
| Studio | Chess (Chicago)[2] |
| Genre | Rock and roll, rhythm & blues |
| Length | 2:21 |
| Label | Chess |
| Songwriter | Chuck Berry |
| Producers | Leonard Chess, Phil Chess |
"Almost Grown" is a song written and recorded by Chuck Berry. It was released as a double A-side with "Little Queenie".
The song was released as Chess single 1722,[3] and was later notable when featured in the 1973 film American Graffiti, and on its soundtrack album.
Recording
The song was recorded on February 17, 1959, at Chess Studios in Chicago, Illinois.
- Chuck Berry, vocals and guitar
- Johnnie Johnson on piano
- Willie Dixon on bass
- Fred Below on drums
- The background vocals on Berry's recording are by Etta James and The Marquees[4] aka Harvey & the New Moonglows, featuring the young Marvin Gaye.
