Bo Diddley (Bo Diddley song)
1955 song by Bo Diddley / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Bo Diddley" is a song by American rock and roll pioneer Bo Diddley. It introduced the rhythm that became known as the Bo Diddley beat and topped the Billboard R&B chart for two weeks in 1955. The song is included on many of Diddley's compilation albums including Bo Diddley (1958) and His Best (1997). Buddy Holly recorded a version that became his highest-charting single in the UK.
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"Bo Diddley" | ||||
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Single by Bo Diddley | ||||
B-side | "I'm a Man" | |||
Released | April 1955 (1955-04) | |||
Recorded | Chicago, March 2, 1955 | |||
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Length | 2:27 | |||
Label | Checker | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ellas McDaniels a.k.a. Bo Diddley | |||
Producer(s) | Leonard Chess, Phil Chess, Bo Diddley | |||
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