The song was captured by The Beatles in a single explosive take, driven by John Lennon's raw, throat-shredding vocal and a driving four-hand piano backing. It transformed a 1950s dancefloor staple into a proto-punk garage rock tour de force.
Chuck Berry's 1957 foundational manifesto of rock and roll, reignited with visceral beat-group power by The Beatles on their 1964 album Beatles for Sale.