Rooted in blues and early rock and roll, the Rolling Stones started out playing covers and were at the forefront of the British Invasion in 1964, becoming identified with the youthful and rebellious counterculture of the 1960s. They then found greater success with their own material, as "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (1965), "Get Off of My Cloud" (1965), and "Paint It Black" (1966) became international number-one hits. Aftermath (1966) – their first entirely original album – is considered by The Daily Telegraph to be the most important of their formative records. In 1967, they had the double-sided hit "Ruby Tuesday"/"Let's Spend the Night Together" and experimented with psychedelic rock on Their Satanic Majesties Request. They returned to their rhythm and blues roots with hit songs such as "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (1968) and "Honky Tonk Women" (1969), and albums such as Beggars Banquet (1968), featuring "Sympathy for the Devil", and Let It Bleed (1969), featuring "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "Gimme Shelter". Let It Bleed was the first of five consecutive number-one albums in the UK.
Jones left the band shortly before his death in 1969, having been replaced by guitarist Mick Taylor. That year they were first introduced on stage as "The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World". Sticky Fingers (1971), which yielded "Brown Sugar" and included the first usage of their tongue and lips logo, was their first of eight consecutive number-one studio albums in the US. Exile on Main St. (1972), featuring "Tumbling Dice", and Goats Head Soup (1973), yielding the hit ballad "Angie", were also best sellers. Taylor was replaced by Ron Wood in 1974. The band continued to release successful albums, including their two largest sellers: Some Girls (1978), featuring "Miss You", and Tattoo You (1981), featuring "Start Me Up". Steel Wheels (1989) was widely considered a comeback album and was followed by Voodoo Lounge (1994), a worldwide number-one album. Both releases were promoted by large stadium and arena tours, as the Stones continued to be a huge concert attraction; by 2007 they had recorded the all-time highest-grossing concert tour three times, and as recently as 2021 they were the highest-earning live act of the year. From Wyman's departure in 1993 to Watts' death in 2021, the band continued as a four-piece core, with Darryl Jones playing bass on tour and on most studio recordings, while Steve Jordan became their touring drummer following Watts' death. Their 2016 album, Blue & Lonesome, became their twelfth UK number-one album.
The Rolling Stones' estimated record sales of 200 million make them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The band has won three Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004. Billboard magazine and Rolling Stone have ranked the band as one of the greatest of all time.
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Studio albums
The Rolling Stones / England's Newest Hit Makers (1964)
12 X 5 (1964)
The Rolling Stones No. 2 / The Rolling Stones, Now! (1965)
Out of Our Heads (1965)
December's Children (And Everybody's) (1965)
Aftermath (1966)
Between the Buttons (1967)
Their Satanic Majesties Request (1967)
Beggars Banquet (1968)
Let It Bleed (1969)
Sticky Fingers (1971)
Exile on Main St. (1972)
Goats Head Soup (1973)
It's Only Rock 'n Roll (1974)
Black and Blue (1976)
Some Girls (1978)
Emotional Rescue (1980)
Tattoo You (1981)
Undercover (1983)
Dirty Work (1986)
Steel Wheels (1989)
Voodoo Lounge (1994)
Bridges to Babylon (1997)
A Bigger Bang (2005)
Blue & Lonesome (2016)
Hackney Diamonds (2023)
Diddley Daddy
The Rolling Stones Lyrics
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Diddley, diddley, diddley, diddley daddy.
Diddley, diddley, diddley, diddley daddy.
Diddley, diddley, diddley, diddley daddy.
I got a baby that's oh so pretty.
I found her out here in this knock dead city.
Somebody kissing my baby last night.
My baby said " Junior that's all right".
Diddley, diddley, diddley, diddley daddy.
Diddley, diddley, diddley, diddley daddy.
Baby now baby understand.
Jimmy looks good but he's a half a man.
Roy looks cool but he's oh so cold.
And then a big old junker gonna wreck your soul.
Diddley, diddley, diddley, diddley daddy.
Diddley, diddley, diddley, diddley daddy.
Diddley, diddley, diddley, diddley daddy.
Two orphan babies were lying in the bed.
The bigger one talked to Jimmy and said,
"Love you Jimmy with all of my heart".
Jimmy woke up and tore the place apart.
Diddley, diddley, diddley, diddley daddy.
Diddley, diddley, diddley, diddley daddy.
Diddley, diddley, diddley, diddley daddy.
Baby now baby hear my scene.
I want to know if you do love me.
I love you baby with all my heart.
Oh please don't ever say we will part.
Diddley, diddley, diddley, diddley daddy.
Diddley, diddley, diddley, diddley daddy.
A-be-by-bick-you-by-go-go-go-yeah
The lyrics to The Rolling Stones's song, Diddley Daddy, describe a man and his relationship with his beautiful baby, who he found in a rough city. The man has suspicions that another man may have kissed his baby, but she reassures him that it's okay. He then warns her that not all men are good for her, even if they seem attractive, and that someone could potentially harm her soul. The final verse is a plea for the baby to confirm her love for the man and to promise that they won't ever break up.
The song is a classic example of the blues genre with a repetitive melody and lyrics that tell a story. The "diddley daddy" riff is a reference to the song's producer, Bo Diddley, who was known for his unique "Bo Diddley Beat." Mick Jagger's vocals are raw and soulful, perfectly fitting the tone of the song. The theme of love and distrust in relationships is a common one in blues songs, and the addition of the cautionary lyrics about being careful with who you trust adds a unique twist to the story.
Line by Line Meaning
Diddley, diddley, diddley, diddley daddy.
Repeating the phrase "diddley daddy" to catch the listener's attention and set the rhythm.
I got a baby that's oh so pretty.
Expressing love for a partner who is attractive.
I found her out here in this knock dead city.
Meeting a partner in a city with many problems and challenges.
Somebody kissing my baby last night.
Feeling angry or jealous that someone else has made advances towards the singer's partner.
My baby said " Junior that's all right".
Being reassured by one's partner that there is nothing to worry about.
Baby now baby understand.
Addressing the partner to pay attention to what the singer is about to say.
Jimmy looks good but he's a half a man.
Expressing that someone who appears good on the outside may not be a whole or complete person.
Roy looks cool but he's oh so cold.
Noticing that someone who seems put-together and confident may actually be distant or uncaring.
And then a big old junker gonna wreck your soul.
Warning that a negative or toxic situation will cause harm or destruction.
Two orphan babies were lying in the bed.
Painting a picture of two helpless individuals, perhaps to evoke empathy or emotion from the listener.
The bigger one talked to Jimmy and said,
Showing an interaction between two characters to advance the story.
"Love you Jimmy with all of my heart".
Demonstrating a strong connection or bond between the two characters.
Jimmy woke up and tore the place apart.
Showing a dramatic reaction to the previous interaction.
Baby now baby hear my scene.
Addressing the partner again to pay attention to the singer's feelings or message.
I want to know if you do love me.
Expressing a need for reassurance or honesty from the partner.
Oh please don't ever say we will part.
Pleading with the partner to stay in the relationship and not break up.
A-be-by-bick-you-by-go-go-go-yeah
Ending the song with a nonsensical phrase, perhaps to add a fun or playful element.
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Written by: ELLAS MCDANIEL, HARVEY FUQUA
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@adelembpr
Love the way Brian laughs.
@christopherthomas7253
Fantastic slide show. Hadn't seen a lot of those pics before!
Not to mention Ian Stewart's piano toward the end of the song, what a treat.
@rockindaddy6535
A fantastic R n B recording, love it !!
@conner3952
Thank You Ive Been Trying To Find This Song For ages
@jammingedward664
My pleasure
@kurtmaxclassicrockvideosra2806
Great video to go along with the song. Great photo choices.
@Stahlflug
...thank you.....
@jammingedward664
My pleasure!!
@2-bricksstudio337
few people might know this song.
@lauramilagros5472
8/15/22 If you're a BO DIDDLEY fan (since R n R born 1954 same yr as me 😱) AND a STONES fan since 1964 ..... you WILL know this song.
Holy Trinity/Trifecta of OG Rock n Roll: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Bo DIDDLEY ...... all who greatly influenced the GREATEST R n R band for all eternity!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘💋