BO DIDDLEY (1928-2008)

 

THE BO DIDDLEY BEAT: The Music of Bo Diddley and His Disciples

A PUBLIC RADIO MUSIC SPECIAL PRODUCED BY PAUL INGLES

To mark the passing of rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley, Paul Ingles hosts a music-intensive hour of cuts from Bo's songbook as well as songs from some of the many rock and pop stars who borrowed his famous beat. Along with many of Bo Diddley's signature tunes, Ingles showcases music from The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, George Thorogood, Shawn Colvin, Pete Townshend, Joe Jackson, U2 and others - all who crafted songs based on Bo Diddley's famous synchopated beat.

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THE SONGS

The Story of Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley
Crackin' Up - Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley
Not Fade Away - Rolling Stones
Magic Bus - Pete Townshend
Before You Accuse Me - Bo Diddley (Break Music)
Who Do You Love - Bo Diddley
She's The One - Bruce Springsteen
Willie and The Hand Jive - George Thorogood
Sunday Papers - Joe Jackson
Object Of My Affection - Shawn Colvin
I'm A Man - Bo Diddley (Break Music)
Hey Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley
I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow
Desire - U2
Faith - George Michael
Mudfootball - Jack Johnson
You Can't Judge a Book By Its Cover - Bo Diddley
Mona - Bo Diddley