If you don't know Bo, you don't know ...

[ericcoleman]

RIP Bo Diddley

What is your favorite song with the Bo Diddley beat, or variation thereof?

Mine is probably Moving Away From The Pulsebeat by the Buzzcocks, although I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow is awfully good.

Comments

[jcw-da-dmg.livejournal.com]

"Willie and the Hand Jive" by Johnny Otis

I prefer the Strangeloves' version of "I Want Candy"

Quicksilver Messenger Service's version of "Mona"

The Doors' version of "Who Do You Love"

[ericcoleman]

I love the guitar playing on BWW's version ...

I was watching The Last Waltz this weekend, and watching The Band and The Hawk rip through Who Do You Love was, as always, awe inspiring.

I haven't heard Quicksilver's version in years, wonder if I have it?

[jcw-da-dmg.livejournal.com]

It's on the "Happy Trails" album, which is largely devoted to Bo's material.