0coincidences - (what an intriguing name; is it something to do with metaphysics/philosophy/sychronicity?) - you're quite right and thanks for the eloquent reply.
What I was trying to say was Bo's version is so good, nobody could better it, but you make some very valid points.
What an extraordinary performance, and record. I must have heard it a thousand times or more but it still sounds fresh. How do they do that? It must be genius.
In the case of the Rolling Stones' version, their intention was to turn the world onto Bo, so that's reason enough, but I don't know why anyone else would attempt it...
@guitarandharp why wouldnt anyone else attempt it? its a great song, a classic. a standard... it holds so much of the essence of rock n roll that anybody that would want to feel it should go and learn this song and cover... covering songs is how we get to know what we love, what we feel... what the composer felt when he plays it. it's our way of making it our own... its our way of learning. it doesnt mean that we can make it as good, but it means we can live it. try it, you'll see. :-)
Listening to this I don't think there was a decent rock band that wasn't influenced by Mona. It has hints of everything in it from Led Zeppelin to The Smiths.
This was originally the B-side of "Hey! Bo Diddley", another extraordinary track, which was released in April 1957. Rock'n'roll doesn't get much better than this.
Bo Diddley dimension is not comparable in scale. He was beyond any dimension. This song demonstrates the wide extent and influence of Bo Diddley. Buddy Holly, The Rolling Stones and many others can say that.
Bo Diddly = AKA "Ellas Otha Bates McDaniels" out of McComb Mississippi. Doesn't matter where he was from or what his real name was, he was, and always will be the best....Ask the Rolling Stones = They were always covering his songs.......
0coincidences - (what an intriguing name; is it something to do with metaphysics/philosophy/sychronicity?) - you're quite right and thanks for the eloquent reply.
What I was trying to say was Bo's version is so good, nobody could better it, but you make some very valid points.
Best wishes
guitarandharp 1 week ago
What an extraordinary performance, and record. I must have heard it a thousand times or more but it still sounds fresh. How do they do that? It must be genius.
In the case of the Rolling Stones' version, their intention was to turn the world onto Bo, so that's reason enough, but I don't know why anyone else would attempt it...
guitarandharp 1 week ago
@guitarandharp why wouldnt anyone else attempt it? its a great song, a classic. a standard... it holds so much of the essence of rock n roll that anybody that would want to feel it should go and learn this song and cover... covering songs is how we get to know what we love, what we feel... what the composer felt when he plays it. it's our way of making it our own... its our way of learning. it doesnt mean that we can make it as good, but it means we can live it. try it, you'll see. :-)
0coincidences 1 week ago
quick sliver messagers aswell for a cool cover
980aaa111 1 month ago
Anyone out there today even remotely talented as Bo Diddley? I doubt it.
smokiebird06 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
my dad's in a band and he plays this song. i didnt even know it was this old! lol :D
unexplainableluv4mj 3 months ago
What year did this come out???
havingfun1968 4 months ago
@havingfun1968 someone already posted the answer in a comment... 1957. : )
0coincidences 4 months ago
@0coincidences I'm sorry that I didn't look but Thank You....
havingfun1968 3 months ago
Listening to this I don't think there was a decent rock band that wasn't influenced by Mona. It has hints of everything in it from Led Zeppelin to The Smiths.
weeweeeewee 4 months ago
Its good to play this to people that complain all the time.
weeweeeewee 4 months ago
This was originally the B-side of "Hey! Bo Diddley", another extraordinary track, which was released in April 1957. Rock'n'roll doesn't get much better than this.
sloopjohnk 5 months ago
Bo Diddley dimension is not comparable in scale. He was beyond any dimension. This song demonstrates the wide extent and influence of Bo Diddley. Buddy Holly, The Rolling Stones and many others can say that.
willpn100 8 months ago
LISTEN TO MY HEART GO BUMPBTY -BUMP!! HAHA....EPIC!!!
inmadridvilla 9 months ago
one of the biggest influences of Johnny Marr The Smiths!
juttkeys 1 year ago
@juttkeys So true, the first few guitar bars of "How Soon Is Now" remind me of this song.
spuddy83 1 year ago
@juttkeys That's crazy, I was just thinking how the reverb was very similar to some of his songs.
CrashKingsFan 1 year ago
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babe4834 1 year ago
you've got to be something to be nicknamed the Originator. That shit trumps anything. May as well call Bo GOD of Rock
jamesbluntslunts 1 year ago 2
this is the original and the best version
9mej 1 year ago 7
Sounds like the original 45 rpm recording. I htink it was the "b" side to one of his early hits
nedhamson 1 year ago
@nedhamson took it from a chess records compilation of bo's greatest hits... im assuming it would be the original recording.
0coincidences 1 year ago
@nedhamson Yes, it was the B side to "Hey! Bo Diddley". My brother had this single and I remember it well.
WestcoastTony49 2 weeks ago
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RvWExpress 1 year ago
Bo Diddly = AKA "Ellas Otha Bates McDaniels" out of McComb Mississippi. Doesn't matter where he was from or what his real name was, he was, and always will be the best....Ask the Rolling Stones = They were always covering his songs.......
mpsicily 1 year ago
One of the original kings of rock n' roll. RIP Ellis.
smokiebird06 1 year ago 9
@smokiebird06 Great post Bo didn't get the credit he deserved but stuff like your post lets me know people havent forgoten Bo
ReBeat 1 year ago