The story behind
Bo Diddley recorded "Diddy Wah Diddy" in November 1955 in a Chicago studio. The song was released as a single in 1956, accompanied by "I'm Looking for a Woman" on the B side. The track has a fast rhythm and a marked guitar, typical of his style. It speaks of a mythical place, Diddy Wah Diddy, which was mentioned in African American Southern United States culture. It was not unusual for people from there to speak of imaginary cities as if they were real. In the song, a man sings from the perspective of someone who loves a woman who lives there. The track was covered by several groups, such as the Astronauts, the Remains, and the Magic Band of Captain Beefheart. Beefheart's version, recorded in 1966, was his first single and was promoted on a TV show. The song remains popular, with over 70 thousand plays on Last.fm. ↓ Skip to chordsVerse 1
From the album
Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley · 1958 · Track 0