Mona (I Need You Baby)
Bo Diddley
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Bo Diddley done had a farm (hey Bo Diddley) On that farm he had some women (hey Bo Diddley) Women here, women there (hey Bo Diddley) Women, women, women everywhere (hey Bo Diddley) But one little girl lived on a hill (hey Bo Diddley) She rustled and tussled like Buffalo Bill (hey Bo Diddley) One day she decided she'd go for a ride (hey Bo Diddley) With a pistol and a sword by her side (hey Bo Diddley) She rolled right up to my front door (hey Bo Diddley) Knocked an' knocked 'til her fist got sore (hey Bo Diddley) When she turned and walked away (hey Bo Diddley) All I could hear my baby say (hey Bo Diddley) Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley Saw my baby run across the field (hey Bo Diddley) Slippin' and slidin' like an automobile (hey Bo Diddley) Hollerin', my baby got towed away (hey Bo Diddley) Slipped on from me like a Cadillac-8 (hey Bo Diddley) Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley
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11 facts about this song
Artist's Influence"Mona (I Need You Baby)" was written and performed by American music legend Bo Diddley, who significantly influenced rock and roll music.
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Release YearThe song was originally released in 1957 as a B-side single to "Hey! Bo Diddley." The original 45 rpm single was released on Checker Records.
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Song Composition"Mona (I Need You Baby)" is known for being a rhythm and blues song with elements of rock and roll.
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Notable CoversThe song has been covered by many prominent artists, including The Rolling Stones in 1964 for their debut album. Other notable covers include those by Quicksilver Messenger Service, Tom Petty, and The Grateful Dead.
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In-depth Song MeaningThough the song appears to be about desire at first, "Mona (I Need You Baby)" can also be taken as a ode to Diddley's electric guitar, referencing the musician's unique model called "The Twang Machine."
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Trusty BeatThe song is known for its use of the distinctive "Bo Diddley beat," a rhythm that is punctuated by a syncopated series of riffs.
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Film Appearance"Mona (I Need You Baby)" has been used in the soundtrack for the film "Dr. No", the first James Bond movie.
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Recognition and RankingThe song is included on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll."
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LegacyBo Diddley's "Mona (I Need You Baby)" is revered as a classic blues tune that has left a lasting impact on the genres of R&B and rock and roll.
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Album AppearanceAside from being a successful single, the song also appears on several of Bo Diddley's albums, including Bo Diddley and Go Bo Diddley.
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Live Performances"Mona (I Need You Baby)" often featured in Diddley's live performances, and it continues to be a popular selection among the artists covering his work.
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