Diddy Wah Diddy
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"Diddy Wah Diddy" is a song written by Willie Dixon and Ellas McDaniel, known as Bo Diddley, and recorded by the latter in 1956.[2][3] The song shares only its title with Blind Blake's song "Diddie Wah Diddie" recorded in 1929. Over the years, the Bo Diddley song has been covered by many bands and artists, including the Astronauts, Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band, the Remains, the Twilights, Taj Mahal, the Sonics, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Ty Segall Band, and the Blues Band among others.[4]
Quick Facts Single by Bo Diddley, B-side ...
"Diddy Wah Diddy" | ||||
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Single by Bo Diddley | ||||
B-side | "I'm Looking for a Woman" | |||
Released | 1956 | |||
Recorded | November 10, 1955 | |||
Studio | Universal Recording Corp. (Chicago) | |||
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Length | 2:28 | |||
Label | Checker 832 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Willie Dixon, Ellas McDaniel | |||
Producer(s) | Leonard Chess, Phil Chess | |||
Bo Diddley singles chronology | ||||
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Official audio | ||||
"Diddy Wah Diddy" on YouTube | ||||
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