Chuck Berry "laid the groundwork for not only a rock and roll sound but a rock and roll stance" (Rock And Roll Hall of Fame). This song, perhaps his biggest hit, was the only rock and roll song on the Voyager Golden Record.
Temperament that it hits on: Sanguine
Johnny B. Goode hits on my sanguine because it tells a lucrative story about a small town singer's rapid success. The acceleration of the song - both of the story and the music - imply a very sanguine mood.
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