The story behind
Bo Diddley recorded "Before You Accuse Me" in August 1957. The song was released as the B-side of "Say Bossman" and later appeared on his first album, also called Bo Diddley, in 1958. In the original recording, Diddley was accompanied by Jody Williams on guitar, Willie Dixon on bass, and Frank Kirkland on drums. The song has a fast rhythm, with a touch of blues and rock and roll. Later, other artists covered it. Creedence Clearwater Revival included it on their album Cosmo's Factory in 1970. John Fogerty, the vocalist, played guitar and piano. The lyrics seem to be a form of defense, as if the singer is trying to shift the blame onto his partner. Eric Clapton recorded it several times, including an electric version on his album Journeyman from 1989. He also performed it live, such as at the Knebworth festival in 1990. ↓ Skip to chordsVerse 1
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Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley · 1958 · Track 0