Episode 80: Going Back Home

New York State Fair, Syracuse, N.Y. - August 23, 2001:

"Playing with Chuck at the State Fair was quite an experience…  Chuck was late, forcing the opening act to significantly stretch out their set.  He raced a large Lincoln hard into the infield behind the stage.  He got out and handed a briefcase to management and said, 'First things first.’  Berry insisted being paid upfront - cash only.  The promoter must have been previously made aware of what to expect with Mr. Berry…  
After Chuck finished counting out his $20,000 in $100 dollar bills, he went to his dressing room and requested the presence of the bass player from the pickup band. The bass player came back with Berry's guitar in hand.

‘Did he give us a set list?’ Asked the drummer…

‘No, he just wants me to tune his guitar.'

As they were about to take the stage, Berry emerged to tell the roadie, ‘Put all the dials on my amp on nine.’”

Freight Train - Elizabeth Cotten

End Of A Rainbow - Jimmy Johnson

Sho' Nuff I Do - Elmore James

Hot Pants Woman - Willie Williams

Gotta Move - Homesick James

Bring It On Home - Willie Dixon

Lost Sheep In The Fold - Otis Spann

Some People - Chuck Berry

Little Angel Child - Pinetop Perkins with Sammy Lawhorn

I Still Don’t Know - Willie Mabon

I’ve Been Loving You Too Long - Etta James

Help Me Through The Day - Bobby Bland

Those Lonely, Lonely Nights - Earl King

I Won’t Be Worried No More - Otis Rush

New Ma Negress - Clifton Chenier

Goodnight Well It’s Time To Go - Chuck Berry

Love Letters - Elvis Presley