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Bo Diddley

Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known by his stage name Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm and blues vocalist, guitarist, songwriter (usually as Ellas McDaniel), and rock and roll pioneer. He was also known as The Originator because of his key role in the transition from the blues to rock, influencing a host of acts, including Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground, The Who, The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton,Elvis Presley,The Beatles, and George Michael, among others. He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and a hard-edged electric guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs, along with African rhythms and a signature beat (a simple, five-accent rhythm) that remains a cornerstone of rock and pop. Accord… more »

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Clap yo' hands and now stomp yo' feet
Bo Diddley back in the driver's seat
Speed down the highway doin' ninety-five
Ain't nobody gonna pass me by
Hey, a matter of fact, now I'm feelin' fine
(Bo Diddley, back to meet sixty-nine)

(Bo Diddley, Bo-Bo, Bo Diddley)
(Bo Diddley, Bo-Bo, Bo Diddley)

Child come get it, well you lookin' fine
(Bo Diddley, Bo-Bo, Bo Diddley)
It feels so good, do it one mo' time
(Bo Diddley, Bo-Bo, Bo Diddley)
Jump down, turn around and clap yo' hands
(Bo Diddley, Bo-Bo, Bo Diddley)
It feels so good wanna do it, again
(Bo Diddley, Bo-Bo, Bo Diddley)

Baby, and I'm back, and I see it's full
(Bo Diddley, back to meet sixty-nine)

(Bo Diddley, Bo-Bo, Bo Diddley)
(Bo Diddley, Bo-Bo, Bo Diddley)
(Bo-oh)
(Bo Diddley, Bo-Bo, Bo Diddley)
(Bo-oh)
(Bo Diddley, Bo knows his business)
(Bo-oh)
(Bo's business, Bo knows his business)
(Bo-oh
(Bo's business, Bo knows his business)

(Hey, Bo Diddley, now where ya been?)
Been around the world and now I'm back, again
(Hey, Bo Diddley, now what'd you see?)
I saw a thousand girls chasin' after me
(Hey, Bo Diddley, now what'd you do?)
Married ev'ryone of 'em, but they got duped

Hey, glad that I'm back and I'm feelin' fine
(Bo Diddley, back to meet sixty-nine)

(Bo Diddley, don't f*ck with anything)
(Bo Diddley, don't f*ck with anything)
(Bo-oh-oh)
(Bo's business, Bo knows his business)
(Ooh)
(Bo's business, Bo knows his business)
(Bo-oh
(Bo's business, Bo knows his business)

(Bo-ooh-ooh)
(Bo's business, Bo knows his business)

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