*(1958) Chess 1697-B ''Vacation Time'' (Take 9 78rpm Master) Chuck Berry

'Vacation Time'' Take 9 Chess 1697-B 78rpm Master) (Chuck Berry) (Arc Music Corporation) (2:44) Recorded June 12, 1958 at Chess Recording Studio, 2120 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Name (No. Or. Of Instruments) Chuck Berry - Vocals, Guitar & 2nd Guitar Overdub Paul Gayten - Piano Willie Dixon - Upright Bass Odie Payne - Drums Producer - Leonard Chess & Phil Chess Recording Engineer - Probably Ron Malo "Vacation Time" is a rock and roll song written and performed by Chuck Berry, released in 1958 as the B-side to his single "Beautiful Delilah". The track, often featured on compilation albums of his 1950s work, captures a youthful, summer romance theme, with lyrics focusing on picnics, beaches, and looking forward to time away from school. Released by Chess Records in 1958, this song showcases the classic, fast-paced guitar-driven style of Chuck Berry's early career. The song revolves around teenage themes of summer, escaping the city for the countryside, and romantic anticipation. The Beatles famously rehearsed a version of "Vacation Time" during their ''Get Back'' sessions in January 1969. Source and more information see: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia * - Digitally Remastered © - Condor Records - ©

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