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Time Was
by
Chuck Berry
First released:
1974,
Length:
2:28
1958 version
Creators
(7)
Instruments
Chuck Berry
(12 Jun 1958)
guitar
Odie Payne
(12 Jun 1958)
drums (drum set)
Paul Gayten
(12 Jun 1958)
piano
Willie Dixon
(12 Jun 1958)
double bass
Vocals
Chuck Berry
(12 Jun 1958)
lead vocals
Producer
Leonard & Phil Chess
Locations
Recorded At
Sheldon Recording Studios, Inc.
(12 Jun 1958)
Works
(1)
Recording Of
Time Was
(12 Jun 1958)
cover
Translator
Bob Russell
Composer
Miguel Prado
Lyricist
Gabriel Luna de la Fuente
Releases containing this recording
(6)
Official
Album - Compilation
Golden Decade, Volume 3
1974
Chuck Berry
Rock ’n Roll Rarities
1986
Chuck Berry
The Chess Years
1991
Chuck Berry
Johnny B. Goode: His Complete '50s Chess Recordings
21 Dec 2007
Chuck Berry
Rock and Roll Music: Any Old Way You Choose It
2014
Chuck Berry
Single
Go, Go, Go Johnny B. Goode / Time Was
1988
Chuck Berry