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About The Song
Released in 1955, “Bo Diddley” is a groundbreaking track that solidified Bo Diddley’s status as a pioneer of rock and roll. The song’s infectious rhythm, characterized by a repetitive bassline and a driving backbeat, became instantly recognizable and has been sampled and imitated countless times over the years.
Bo Diddley’s signature guitar playing style, often described as “chunky,” adds a distinctive element to the song. He uses a variety of rhythmic patterns and percussive techniques to create a dynamic and engaging sound. The song’s lyrics are simple and repetitive, focusing on Bo Diddley’s identity and his ability to “rock and roll all night and all day.”
The song’s popularity can be attributed to its infectious groove, Bo Diddley’s charismatic personality, and its impact on the development of rock and roll. “Bo Diddley” helped to define the sound of the genre and has been cited as an influence by countless artists, from Chuck Berry to Elvis Presley to The Rolling Stones.
Lyrics
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Bo Diddley buy his baby diamond ring
If that diamond ring don’t shine
He gonna take it to a private eye
If that private eye can’t see
He better not take the ring from me
Bo Diddley caught a nanny goat
To make his pretty baby a Sunday coat
Bo Diddley caught a feral cat
To make his pretty baby a Sunday hat
Mojo come to my house with black cat bone
A-take my baby all away from home
Ugly that Mojo, where has he been
Up your house and gone again
Bo Diddley, Bo Diddley have you heard
My pretty baby said she was a bird