I'm a Man
Bo Diddley
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Now when I was a little boy At the age of five I had somethin' in my pocket Keep a lot of folks alive Now I'm a man Made twenty-one You know baby We can have a lot of fun I'm a man I spell m-a-n, man All you pretty women Stand in line I can make love to you baby In an hour's time I'm a man I spell m-a-n, man I goin' back down To kansas to Bring back the second cousin Little john the conqueroo I'm a man I spell m-a-n, man The line I shoot Will never miss The way I make love to 'em They can't resist I'm a man I spell m-a-n, man
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I'm a Man" is primarily classified under the genre "Rhythm and Blues". Its iconic beat and powerful guitar riffs solidify its place in R&B history.
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Release DateThe song was recorded and released in the year 1955, making it one of the earliest examples of the Chicago blues sound.
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Song CreationThe song was created by Bo Diddley, born Ellas Otha Bates, a highly influential figure in the development of rock 'n' roll.
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InfluenceDue to its distinctive "hambone" rhythm, "I'm a Man" is considered one of the songs that paved the way for the development of the 'Rock and Roll' genre.
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Song StructureDiddley's song utilizes the 'call-and-response' structure, a common characteristic in African and African American music.
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Chart SuccessThe track became a huge success, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart and staying there for two weeks.
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Legendary B-SideInterestingly, "I'm a Man" was the B-side of the single record that featured Diddley's self-titled track, "Bo Diddley".
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Cover Versions"I'm a Man" has been covered by numerous well-known artists, including Muddy Waters with whose versions the song gained even more popularity.
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Influence on Other ArtistsIt has greatly influenced many rock musicians and has been recorded by artists like The Yardbirds, The Who, and George Thorogood.
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Induction into Hall of FameIn 2010, "I'm a Man" was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame due to its massive influence on other genres of music.
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