Who Do You Love? (Bo Diddley song)
1956 song by Bo Diddley / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Who Do You Love?" is a song written by American rock and roll pioneer Bo Diddley. Recorded in 1956, it is one of his most popular and enduring works. The song represents one of Bo Diddley's strongest lyrical efforts and uses a combination of hoodoo-type imagery and boasting. It is an upbeat rocker, but the original did not use the signature Bo Diddley beat rhythm.
"Who Do You Love?" | ||||
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Single by Bo Diddley | ||||
B-side | "I'm Bad" | |||
Released | 1956 (1956) | |||
Recorded | Chicago, March 24, 1956 | |||
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Length | 2:18 | |||
Label | Checker | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ellas McDaniel a.k.a. Bo Diddley | |||
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"Who Do You Love?" was part of Bo Diddley's repertoire throughout his career, but none of his various recordings reached the record charts. The song has been interpreted and recorded by numerous musicians in different styles, often adding a Bo Diddley beat. Popular renditions include those by Ronnie Hawkins and George Thorogood, with charting singles by the Woolies, Tom Rush, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and Juicy Lucy.
Guitarists' contributions to the various renditions of the song have been noted by music critics and writers. Beginning with blues guitarist Jody Williams' prominent fills and solo on Bo Diddley's original recording, the guitar work by Robbie Robertson (Hawkins), John Cipollina (Quicksilver), Glenn Ross Campbell (Juicy Lucy), and Thorogood on later adaptations has been also acknowledged.