Rock´n Roll history lesson: A virtual concert….some vid material I cut together over the audio, to visualize this great song, rather than just posting some still pics… Now listen here to the story of Bo Diddley And the Rock n Roll scene in general Bo Diddley was born Ellas McDaniel In a place called McComb, Missississipi about 1926 He moved to Chicago about 1938 Where his name was eventually changed to Bo Diddley He practiced the guitar everyday and sometimes into the night Till his papa’s hair began to turn white His Pa said “Son, listen hear, I know You can stay, but ..ah…that guitar has just got to go” So he pulled his hat down over his eyes Headed on out for them Western Skies I think Bob Dylan said that He hit New York City He began to play at the Apollo in Harlem Good scene there everybody raving One day, one night, came a Cadillac, four head lights Came a man with a big, long, fat cigar said, “C’mere son, I’m gonna make you a star” Bo Diddley said, “Uh..whats in it for me?” Man said, “Shut your mouth son, play your guitar and you just wait and see” Well, that boy made it, he made it real big And so did the rest of the rock n roll scene along with him And a white guy named Johnny Otis took Bo Diddleys rhythm He changed it into hand-jive and it went like this In a little old country town one day A little old country band began to play Had two guitars and a beat up saxophone When the drummer said, boy, those cats begin to roam Oh baby oh we oh oh Ooh la la that …
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Find lyrics and Internet addresses here. The Viral Factory has created a charming Christmas film to encourage the public to peel themselves off the sofa and Do One Thing For Nature this Christmas. The Breathing Places campaign is based around the idea that if everyone changes their behaviour in a small way, then they can have a big impact on their immediate environment and the wildlife in it. It is designed to inspire and motivate people to create and nurture nature-friendly green spaces in their localities; to get in touch with nature and really make a difference this winter. Find more information here: www.bbc.co.uk Lyrics: Hi there Internet We don’t want you to fret but we are not doing splendidly It is very cold out here in the snow without our friend David Bellamy en.wikipedia.org Bill Oddie’s doing stuff, but it’s not enough so can you do one thing for me en.wikipedia.org trumpets We have had to fight for every single bite while you scarf your Christmas tea www.urbandictionary.com That is why we say Oh yes yet again can you do one thing for me Breathing places space to roam somewhere that I can call my home. Wish I could be safe and sound In a bucket beneath the ground. Daba Daba dum Wish I had a home for Christmas Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year Re-writing the lyrics to the Jonah Lewie Christmas classic Stop the Cavalry for the soundtrack, The Viral Factory filmed its entire office singing along, and picked the best mouth for each animal.
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