This 1970 album saw Berry, a songwriter and guitarist of foundational importance, return to the studio for a collection of new material. It was his first album of new songs in over a decade, recorded after his initial run with Chess Records had ended.
- The album was produced by The Flood. It was released on the Blues On Blues label. The album reached number 150 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- Berry wrote and recorded the album in a matter of weeks, a quick turnaround that reflected his working methods from earlier in his career. The album features a mix of Berry originals and covers, including a take on the standard "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight."
- "Back Home" was Berry's only album for the Blues On Blues label, a division of Blues On Blues Records. It did not produce any charting singles.
Chuck Berry is a rock and roll pioneer who practically invented the guitar-driven, pop-inflected R&B sound that would define the genre. By 1970, Berry was an elder statesman of rock, whose influence was undeniable but whose own recording career had been stalled for years.
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