Before You Accuse Me Guitar Lesson (CCR)

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A few decades ago I was down at this record store in Hollywood, California called Amoeba Music.

I’d spend hours in the listening rooms and thumbing through records.

One day I stumbled upon this bundle of Eric Clapton’s Unplugged concert.

It was both a DVD and a CD.

I bought it and listened to it every day.

I learned every song on it…

And then one day I discovered something…

The 2nd track on the album wasn’t actually written by Clapton.

In fact, many of the songs on the album aren’t written by Eric.

They were written by legendary blues artists…

Finally, I figured out this 2nd cut was written by Bo Diddley…

It’s a classic blues in E, and a great one to learn for guitar players…

Now whenever I hear this song I think back to those good ole’ days…

I think about driving home on the 101 freeway from Amoeba music.

And listening to all the treasures I scored…

Today I want to share with you the ultimate lesson on this song…

I’ve been putting together many tutorials of all the covers there are of it…

Including the original by Bo Diddley, Clapton’s version, and today I’ve just added a brand new one by CCR.

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Who wrote Before You Accuse Me?

"Before You Accuse Me" is a classic blues song written and originally recorded by Bo Diddley. "Before You Accuse Me" was recorded in 1957, and released as a single by Checker Records, a subsidiary of Chess Records.

The song was part of Bo Diddley's self-titled debut album, which is often referred to as "Bo Diddley."

This groovy tune is considered a blues standard and has been covered by numerous artists over the years, demonstrating its lasting popularity and influence in the world of blues and rock music.

Eric Clapton recorded a notable cover of the song, which appeared on his 1989 album "Journeyman." Clapton's version helped introduce the song to a new generation of music fans.

While the song itself may not have won specific awards, Bo Diddley's contribution to the blues and rock and roll genres, including "Before You Accuse Me," has been recognized through his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and his influential impact on music.

"Before You Accuse Me" remains a fan favorite and is frequently performed at blues jams. Its timeless appeal continues to be celebrated through various cover versions and renditions by artists across different eras and styles of music.

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