The story behind
Bo Diddley recorded "Hey! Bo Diddley" in Chicago in February 1957, the same day as "Mona". The song was released as a single in April of that year, with "Mona" as the B-side. The production was done by Diddley, Leonard Chess and Phil Chess. In the studio, he was accompanied by Jerome Green on congas and someone playing drums, that is Frank Kirkland or Clifton James. There were also background vocals: Peggy Jones and the Flamingos. The song has Diddley's characteristic rhythm, that beat that makes him unique. Later, he recorded it again in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in July 1957, and included it in a live album from 1964. He played it live in 1988 with Ronnie Wood. Many artists covered it, such as The Moody Blues or the Grateful Dead. There is also a Spanish version by Los Seven Days, called "A Bailar Con Los Seven Days". ↓ Skip to chordsIntro 1
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Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley · 1958 · Track 0