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Before You Accuse Me
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Wikipedia article
"'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.
Backing Diddley on vocal and guitar on the original recording were Jody Williams on guitar, Willie Dixon on bass, and Frank Kirkland on drums.
The song has also been recorded by several other artists, such as Creedence Clearwater Revival and Eric Clapton.
Renditions
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival recorded "Before You Accuse Me" for their fifth studio album, 'Cosmo's Factory' (1970).Lead singer John Fogerty contributed both guitar and piano parts for the song. Biographer Thomas M. Kitts commented on the song's lyrics:
Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton recorded "Before You Accuse Me" several times during his career. An electric version is included on his 1989 album 'Journeyman'.It was used as the B-side for his best-selling single "Pretending" and reached number nine on the 'Billboard' Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1990.
In 1992, an acoustic version was included on his 'Unplugged' album. Another acoustic version outtake, recorded during the sessions for 'Backless' (1978), is included as the opening track on the Clapton compilation 'Blues' (1999). He also performed "Before You Accuse Me" in concert, such as on June 30, 1990, at the Knebworth Festival.
References
Category:1957 songs
Category:Songs written by Bo Diddley
Category:Bo Diddley songs
Category:Checker Records singles
Category:1958 singles
Category:Creedence Clearwater Revival songs
Category:Eric Clapton songs
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