Freddy Cannon, born Frederick Anthony Picariello, in Revere, Massachusetts, on December 4, 1940, is an American rock-n-roll singer.
Picariello grew up in the North Boston suburb of Lynn and learned to play guitar as a boy. In high school, he formed a band and tried to emulate the hard-driving style of Little Richard. Picariello eventually signed with Philadelphia label Swan Records, a recording studio in which Dick Clark had an interest. Clark brought Picariello national exposure through numerous appearances on Clark's TV show Read Full BioFreddy Cannon, born Frederick Anthony Picariello, in Revere, Massachusetts, on December 4, 1940, is an American rock-n-roll singer.
Picariello grew up in the North Boston suburb of Lynn and learned to play guitar as a boy. In high school, he formed a band and tried to emulate the hard-driving style of Little Richard. Picariello eventually signed with Philadelphia label Swan Records, a recording studio in which Dick Clark had an interest. Clark brought Picariello national exposure through numerous appearances on Clark's TV show, American Bandstand. Cannon holds the record for most appearances by a performer (110) on Bandstand! He and Clark continued to collaborate on Bandstand reunion concerts long after the TV show ended.
By 1959, Picariello was singing using the stage name, Freddy Cannon. He was also called "Boom Boom" because of his thundering musical renditions and the "Cannon" name. From 1959 through the early 60s, Cannon had three Top Ten hit:
Palisades Park
Tallahassee Lassie (A song written by Cannon's mother. It was also the first of 22 songs which appeared on the Billboard Charts for Cannon.)
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
On June 24, 1966, Cannon played himself and performed one of his own songs during the final episode of the teen soap opera "Never Too Young." The role of Cannon was played by David Julian Hirsh in George Clooney's 2003 film, "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.'
As of 2006, Cannon was a resident of Tarzana, California, and continued performing in concert.
Picariello grew up in the North Boston suburb of Lynn and learned to play guitar as a boy. In high school, he formed a band and tried to emulate the hard-driving style of Little Richard. Picariello eventually signed with Philadelphia label Swan Records, a recording studio in which Dick Clark had an interest. Clark brought Picariello national exposure through numerous appearances on Clark's TV show Read Full BioFreddy Cannon, born Frederick Anthony Picariello, in Revere, Massachusetts, on December 4, 1940, is an American rock-n-roll singer.
Picariello grew up in the North Boston suburb of Lynn and learned to play guitar as a boy. In high school, he formed a band and tried to emulate the hard-driving style of Little Richard. Picariello eventually signed with Philadelphia label Swan Records, a recording studio in which Dick Clark had an interest. Clark brought Picariello national exposure through numerous appearances on Clark's TV show, American Bandstand. Cannon holds the record for most appearances by a performer (110) on Bandstand! He and Clark continued to collaborate on Bandstand reunion concerts long after the TV show ended.
By 1959, Picariello was singing using the stage name, Freddy Cannon. He was also called "Boom Boom" because of his thundering musical renditions and the "Cannon" name. From 1959 through the early 60s, Cannon had three Top Ten hit:
Palisades Park
Tallahassee Lassie (A song written by Cannon's mother. It was also the first of 22 songs which appeared on the Billboard Charts for Cannon.)
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
On June 24, 1966, Cannon played himself and performed one of his own songs during the final episode of the teen soap opera "Never Too Young." The role of Cannon was played by David Julian Hirsh in George Clooney's 2003 film, "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.'
As of 2006, Cannon was a resident of Tarzana, California, and continued performing in concert.
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Buzz Buzz a Diddle It
Freddy Cannon Lyrics
Well, I was rolling down the highway
To see my baby, Ruth
Car broke down, tire blew out
Found a telephone booth
I tried to call my honey
What was the sound I had to hear
(Buzz buzz a diddle it) in my ear
(Buzz buzz a diddle it)
It's some endless yakking hound dog
Hawking and sweet talking to my dear
(Buzz buzz a diddle it)
(Buzz buzz a diddle it)
Central seven, who's on that line
Break through to my baby
Three-o-nine-three-nine
Oh, S.O.S., sweet mama
Switch me to heaven
Get me through
(Buzz buzz a diddle it)
(Buzz buzz a diddle it)
Telephone operator
My loving future hangs on you
(Buzz buzz a diddle it)
(Buzz buzz a diddle it)
Hang on
Central seven, who's on that line
Break through to my baby
Three-o-nine-three-nine
Oh, S.O.S., sweet mama
Switch me to heaven
Get me through
(Buzz buzz a diddle it)
(Buzz buzz a diddle it)
Telephone operator
My loving future hangs on you
(Buzz buzz a diddle it)
(Buzz buzz a diddle it)
Come on, honey
(Buzz buzz a diddle it)
Get my baby
(Buzz buzz a diddle it)
Come on, sugar
(Buzz buzz a diddle it)...
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Harry Hopworthy
Freddy Cannon's best ever song. Without a doubt. Listen to it with a good quality set of headphones. Just enjoy the fantastic driving beat. Brilliant.
Lennart Sjöström
I had this song on a singel once. Out played it totally. A bit of Bo Diddley sound. Nice to have it here on Youtube.
Dale Porter
Really cool Rod footage.I love this song and just found an original copy on the Swan label the other day.Freddy Cannon Rocks!.
justpassinggeoff
Cannot wait for him to regain his strength and to continue rocking. Get well real soon my friend. Rockin' Lord Geoff
Jean Beavers
Classic track love it
Tom Benton
What A Rockin Song !! Loved It Since I First Heard It In '61 !! Great Video Too !!!
MrSerbilly
Thanks Tom!
Curtis Bishop
probably the only record where a rock banjo was used to produce a unique sound.
MattHatter
Have you ever heard of a band called The Monks? Oh yeah.
Sands of time
Check-out Mongo Jerry's song "Mighty Mighty man" I think that's what you looking for.