Before You Accuse Me
Bo Diddley
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Before you accuse me Take a look at yourself Before you accuse me Take a look at yourself You say I been spending my money on other women But you been runnin' around with somebody else I called your mama 'Bout three or four nights ago I called your mama 'Bout three or four nights ago Well, your mother said, son Don't call my daughter no more Before you accuse me Take a look at yourself Before you accuse me Take a look at yourself Well now, you say I been runnin' around But you got somebody else Come on back home, baby Try my love one more time Come on back home, baby Try my love one more time Well now you've been gone away so long I'm gonna lose my mind Before you accuse me Take a look at yourself Well, before you accuse me Take a look at yourself Well now, you say I been buyin' other women clothes You been takin money from somebody else
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Before You Accuse Me" was written and performed by American musician Bo Diddley. This rock and roll/blues song is considered a classic, demonstrating Diddley's distinctive rhythmic approach.
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ReleasesThe song was first released in 1957 on the single "Say Man, Back Again". It was also included in Diddley's self-titled debut album in 1958.
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Cover VersionsArguably one of Diddley's most famous songs, "Before You Accuse Me" has been covered by a significant number of artists. Most notable of these is Eric Clapton, who recorded two different versions of the song.
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Clapton's versionsEric Clapton covered the song as a tribute to Bo Diddley on his 1989 album, Journeyman and later his Unplugged album, which won six Grammy Awards in 1993. Clapton's more acoustic rendition of the song increased its popularity among rock and blues enthusiasts.
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Song Impact"Before You Accuse Me" is often referenced as one of the early influences of the rock and roll genre, with Diddley's original guitar work pioneering a sound that influenced multiple generations of musicians.
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Live PerformanceEven though the song was a crowd favorite, it was not frequently performed live by Diddley during his career.
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Blues TrackAlthough Bo Diddley is typically associated with rock and roll, "Before You Accuse Me" is squarely a blues track, further showcasing Diddley's versatility as a musician.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song stands out for its lyrics, which deal with a relationship where the singer feels wrongly accused and demands equal scrutiny for his accuser.
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Legacy"Before You Accuse Me" continues to be revered by music fans and critics and is widely regarded as a pivotal piece of Bo Diddley's legendary career.
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Music VideoThe original recording by Bo Diddley doesn't have a music video. However, Clapton's version of the song for The Unplugged Series has a music video featuring a live performance.
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