Bo Diddley / I'm a Man

by Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley / I'm a Man cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: April 1955
  • Label: Checker
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 31:09
  • Community rating: 4.22/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Introduced the world to its namesake syncopated rhythm, a beat that would become a fundamental building block across rock genres. The heavy, pioneering use of tremolo guitar was equally revolutionary for its time.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, repetitive, bluesy, call-and-response, guitar-driven

Tracklist

  1. Bo Diddley (2:29)
  2. I'm A Man (2:44)
  3. Bring It To Jerome (2:26)
  4. Before You Accuse Me (Take A Look At Yourself) (3:04)
  5. Hey! Bo Diddley (2:10)
  6. Dearest Darling (2:48)
  7. Hush Your Mouth (2:49)
  8. Say! Boss Man (2:30)
  9. Diddley Daddy (2:26)
  10. Diddy Wah Diddy (2:27)
  11. Who Do You Love (2:27)
  12. Pretty Thing (2:44)

Credits

  • Bo Diddley - primary artist, vocals, guitar [uncredited]
  • Ellas McDaniel - written-by

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