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Dec 22, 1969

Frankie Laine sings the Marty Robbins-penned "You Gave Me A Mountain" on the ABC-TV show "The Music Scene." Also appearing: Monkee Davy Jones, Gordon Lightfoot and Chuck Berry, who turns in "Johnny B. Goode"

Oct 28, 1970

Freddy Weller records Chuck Berry's "The Promised Land"

Oct 15, 1971

Rick Nelson angers a Madison Square Garden audience by singing new material during an oldies concert. The incident inspires him to write "Garden Party," which Johnny Lee later reprises as "Country Party." Also on the concert bill are Chuck Berry and Gary "U.S." Bonds

Feb 16, 1972

While hosting "The Mike Douglas Show," John Lennon joins guest Chuck Berry to sing "Memphis" and "Johnny B. Goode," a hit for Buck Owens three years earlier

Aug 5, 1972

Jerry Lee Lewis performs at a rock 'n' roll oldies show at London's Wembley Arena with Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, Little Richard and Bo Diddley

Feb 20, 1973

Freddy Weller holds the first of two sessions in which he records Chuck Berry's "Too Much Monkey Business"

Aug 1, 1973

"American Graffiti" debuts in theaters. Many of the movie's pop and rock songs have found, or will find, new life in country music. Among the songs remade in country are "Chantilly Lace," "Only You (And You Alone)," "Johnny B. Goode," "Ain't That A Shame" and "Crying In The Chapel." It also features two songs by Buddy Holly

Aug 13, 1973

MCA releases the "American Graffiti" soundtrack, featuring numerous songs that have--or will--become country hits, including "Ain't That A Shame," "Chantilly Lace," "Crying In The Chapel," "Johnny B. Goode" and "Only You (And You Alone)"

Sep 7, 1973

Mac Davis performs "Something's Burning" during a return engagement as host of "The Midnight Special" on NBC. Also on tap: Chuck Berry, The Edgar Winter Group and Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

Sep 26, 1973

Jerry Lee Lewis performs "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On" and "Great Balls Of Fire" on a nostalgic edition of CBS-TV's "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour." Also aboard: Dick Clark, Chuck Berry, Bobby Vinton and The Four Seasons

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