| "Before You Accuse Me" | ||||
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| Single by Bo Diddley | ||||
| A-side | "Say! Boss Man" | |||
| Released | February 1958 | |||
| Recorded | August 15, 1957 | |||
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| Length | 2:40 | |||
| Label | Checker | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ellas McDaniel a.k.a. Bo Diddley | |||
| Producer(s) | Leonard Chess | |||
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"Before You Accuse Me" (also known as "Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself)") is a song written and recorded by American musician Bo Diddley in 1957. The song was originally released as the B-side to Diddley's "Say Bossman" and included on his self-titled debut album in 1958.[2] Backing Diddley on vocal and guitar on the original recording were Jody Williams on guitar, Willie Dixon on bass, and Frank Kirkland on drums.[3] The song has also been recorded by several other artists, such as Creedence Clearwater Revival and Eric Clapton.
- ^ Segretto, Mike (2022). "Rock and Roll: The First Eight Years". 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Minute - A Critical Trip Through the Rock LP Era, 1955–1999. Backbeat. p. 13. ISBN 9781493064601.
- ^ Strong, Martin Charles (2002). The Great Rock Discography. The National Academies. p. 302. ISBN 978-1-84195-312-0.
- ^ Schnieders, Bob (1997). Bo Diddley/Go Bo Diddley (CD reissue liner notes). Bo Diddley. Universal City, California: Chess Records/MCA Records. CHD-5904.