Mannish Boy
Muddy Waters
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Oh yeah, yeah Oh yes Everything gonna be alright Oh yeah, yeah Now when I was a young boy At the age of five My mother said I'll be The greatest man alive And now I'm a man I'm over twenty-one You better believe me, baby And I'll say, we can have lots of fun I'm a man Huh huh huh huh huh A man Oh yeah Oh yeah (oh yeah) Oh yeah The line I shoot Will never miss And when I make love to you baby You just can't resist Ooh, ain't that man Spelled "M" "A" child "N" No "be " "O" child "why" That spell mannish boy I'm a man A man I'm a man I'm a man I sittin' on the outside Just me and my mate I made the move Come up two hours late Ain't that a man No "be " "O" child "why" That spell mannish boy I'm a man I'm a man I'm a full grown man, baby Oh yeah, oh yeah Oh yeah, oh yeah All you pretty women Stand in line I make love with you baby In an hour's time I'm a man I'm a man Oh yeah (oh yeah) Oh yeah (oh yeah)
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Written by: Ellas Mcdaniel, Melvin London, Mckinley Morganfield
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Mannish Boy" was first released by Chess Records in June 1955, making it one than more than 65 years old.
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Cover VersionsThe song became so popular that it was covered by many famous musicians. Some popular covers include Jimi Hendrix's 1970 cover on his posthumous album "Blues", The Rolling Stones' cover in 1977, and George Thorogood's cover in 1985.
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Cultural Impact"Mannish Boy" is considered one of the most influential songs in Rock and Blues history. Many blues and rock musicians have credited this song as an inspiration in their careers.
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Chart PerformanceWhen it was first released, the song reached number 5 on the Billboard R&B chart. It was an immediate hit and is still popular today.
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Muddy Waters' Singing TechniqueMuddy Waters was known for his 'call and response' style of singing which he perfected in "Mannish Boy". This vocal technique is a common feature in many traditional African songs and was eventually incorporated into blues and jazz music.
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Song InspirationThe song was written as a response to Bo Diddley's 1955 hit "I'm a Man". Muddy Waters reverse the order, singing "I'm a Mannish Boy".
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Mannish Boy" reflect Muddy Waters' toughness and sexual prowess, which was a common theme in Blues music of that era.
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Song StructureUnlike most popular songs, "Mannish Boy" does not follow the traditional verse-chorus-verse structure. Instead, it consists of different lyrical and instrumental sections resulting in a unique, non-linear structure.
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Inclusion in the Grammy Hall of FameIn 1998, "Mannish Boy" was recognized for its cultural and historical significance and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Inclusion in Film and TelevisionThe song has been featured in numerous movies and TV shows, including "Goodfellas", "Casino", "Risk", and "The Sopranos". This demonstrates its enduring popularity and cultural significance.
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Song Writing CreditsAlthough Muddy Waters is often credited with writing "Mannish Boy", the song was actually co-written by Muddy Waters, Mel London, and Bo Diddley (under his real name Ellas McDaniel).
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