Juke In The Back #083
Series: Juke In The Back With Matt The Cat
From: Matt The Cat
Length: 00:59:00
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Bo Diddley: 1955
This week's "Juke In The Back" takes a look at the breakthrough year of one of rock n' roll's true architects and innovators, Bo Diddley. His first recording session was held at Chess Records in Chicago on March 2nd and 3rd, 1955, where he laid down 4 original tunes. One of those songs, "I'm A Man," would inspire blues great Muddy Waters' "Manish Boy," while the other, "Bo Diddley," would be the igniting spark for rock n' roll. Diddley was a complicated and compelling artist, who's talents go way beyond his signature "hambone" rhythm, his vibrato guitar and his crazy lyrics. Bo's spirit is the spirit of rebellion, the true ingredient for rock music. It all began in 1955 and this week's "Juke In The Back" will explore those roots.
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Bo Diddley: 1955
This week's "Juke In The Back" takes a look at the breakthrough year of one of rock n' roll's true architects and innovators, Bo Diddley. His first recording session was held at Chess Records in Chicago on March 2nd and 3rd, 1955, where he laid down 4 original tunes. One of those songs, "I'm A Man," would inspire blues great Muddy Waters' "Manish Boy," while the other, "Bo Diddley," would be the igniting spark for rock n' roll. Diddley was a complicated and compelling artist, who's talents go way beyond his signature "hambone" rhythm, his vibrato guitar and his crazy lyrics. Bo's spirit is the spirit of rebellion, the true ingredient for rock music. It all began in 1955 and this week's "Juke In The Back" will explore those roots.
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Transcript
Juke In The Back #083 - Playlist
1. Swanee River Boogie – Albert Ammons – Mercury 1947
2. Bumpity Bump – Smiley Lewis – Imperial 1955
3. Thunder Bird – Little Walter – Checker 1955
4. Bo Diddley – Bo Diddley – Checker 1955
5. I’m A Man – Bo Diddley – Checker 1955
6. Little Girl – Bo Diddley – Checker 1955
7. You Don’t Love Me (You Don’t Care) – Bo Diddley – Checker 1955
8. Diddley Daddy – Bo Diddley – Checker 1955
9. She’s Fine, She’s Mine – Bo Diddley – Checker 1955
10. Pretty Thing – Bo Diddley – Checker 1955
11. Bring It To Jerome – Bo Diddley – Checker 1955
12. Spanish Guitar – Bo Diddley – Checker 1955
13. GREAT 78 – Heart-O-Matic Love – Bo Diddley – Checker 1955
14. Diddy Wah Diddy – Bo Diddley – Checker 1956
15. I’m Looking For A Woman – Checker 1956
16. Dancing Girl – Bo Diddley – Checker 1955
17. Lonely Nights – The Hearts – Baton 1955
18. After Hours – Erskine Hawk...
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Intro and Outro
INTRO:This week's "Juke In The Back" features Bo Diddley's debut year of 1955. Hear every song Bo recorded during this breakthrough year.
OUTRO:For more information on Bo Diddley and the music you heard on this week's show, visit www.jukeintheback.org.
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