"You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover" | |
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Single by Bo Diddley | |
from the album Bo Diddley | |
B-side | "I Can Tell" |
Released | July 1962 |
Recorded | Chicago, June 27, 1962 |
Genre | Rock and roll, rhythm and blues |
Length | 2:43[1] |
Label | Checker |
Songwriter(s) | Willie Dixon |
Producer(s) | Ralph Bass |
"You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover" (alternatively "You Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover") is a 1962 song by rock and roll pioneer Bo Diddley. Written by Willie Dixon, the song was one of Diddley's last record chart hits.[2] Unlike many of his well-known songs, "You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover" does not rely on the Bo Diddley beat.[3] A variety of rock and other performers have recorded renditions of the song.
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