Hong Kong, Mississippi

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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Dearest darling 
Dearest darling 
Dearest darling 
Don't you know, the Lord above, created you, just for me to love 
Picked you out, from all the rest, because he knew I loved you best 
Dearest darling 
Dearest darling 
Dearest darling, take my hand, take my hand 
I once had a heart, so trill and true 
But now it's gone, from me to you 
Take care of it, like I have done 
For you have two hearts, and I have none 
Dearest darling 
Dearest darling 
Dearest darling 
If I get to heaven, before you do 
I'll try to make a hole, and pull you thru 
Dearest, dearest. dearest. 
If I go to heaven, and you not there, 
I'm gonna write your name, on the heavenly stair 
If you aren't there, by turn of day, 
Then I know baby, you know the way 
Dearest, dearest, dearest 
O sweet baby, o sweet baby...

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Written by: ELLAS MCDANIEL

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