You Don't Love Me
Bo Diddley
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Ride on Josephine, ride on Ride on Josephine, ride on Ride on Josephine, You know you gotta runnin' machine Baby, baby ride on, Josephine Baby ride on Well, Josephine drivin' in a hopped up Ford Twin carburetors gonna burn up the road Twin exhaust stickin' out of the rear Something that'll really take her away from here Ride on Josephine, ride on Ride on Josephine, ride on Ride on, Josephine, girl you gotta runnin' machine Ride on, Josephine, baby ride on Josephine's engine, said it started runnin' hot Tried to trade it in at a used car lot The man couldn't believe his natural eyes When she pulled it up into his drive Ride on, Josephine, ride on Woo, ride on, Josephine, ride on Yeah, ride on, Josephine, You know you gotta runnin' machine Ride on, Josephine, baby ride on Josephine Your tank is leakin' baby I think you better slow down and ride with me You say what? You tell me to hush up and mind my own business Baby, you are my business You good business, baby I just love good business And there's plenty of good business in Atlanta tonight! You say what? You ask me what kind of car am I drivin', baby I tell ya I gotta '68 Cadillac with Thunderbird wings I'm tellin' ya, baby, it's a bad ole thing I can burn rubber in each and every gear I think I can rock 'n' roll right out of here Ride on, Josephine, ride on Woo, ride on Josephine, ride on Ride on, Josephine, you know you gotta runnin' machine Ride on, Josephine, baby ride on
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10 facts about this song
Creation"You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)" is a song by Jamaican recording artist Dawn Penn, originally recorded in 1967 for Studio One.
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Bo DiddleyBo Diddley had a version of the song, though it did not have the "(No, No, No)" part. He released it in 1962.
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Re-recording with Steely & ClevieDawn Penn re-recorded the song in 1994 with production duo Steely & Clevie, where it featured an introductory toast by Cobra and a sample of Ken Boothe's "When I Fall in Love", further popularising it.
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Critical SuccessThe 1994 version became a worldwide success, topping the charts in several countries and earning Penn a deal with the major label Atlantic Records.
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Transparency in LyricsLyrically, the song talks about unrequired love, which resonated with a broad audience.
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Song Legacy"You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)" became an anthemic expression of female empowerment that transcended genres. It has been widely sampled and covered by various artists across the world.
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Mixing of GenresThe song is known for its fusion of reggae with pop and dancehall elements, showcasing the diversity and experimental nature of popular Jamaican music.
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Influence on Music IndustryWith its mainstream success, "You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)" made a significant impact on the global influence and recognition of reggae and dancehall music.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 1994, the song was nominated for 'Best Reggae Album' at the 37th Grammy Awards.
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Popular CultureIt has been used in various films, television shows, and even video games, exhibiting its enduring popularity.
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