Before You Accuse Me

1958 song performed by Bo Diddley

"Before You Accuse Me" (also known as "Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself)") is a 1958 blues song by Bo Diddley. It has been covered by Creedence Clearwater Revival for their fifth studio album Cosmo's Factory and Eric Clapton for his 11th studio album Joureyman and was the B-side to his song Pretending.

"Before You Accuse Me"
Single by Bo Diddley
A-side"Say! Boss Man"
ReleasedFebruary 1958 (1958-02)
RecordedAugust 15, 1957
GenreRock and roll, rhythm and blues
Length2:40
LabelChecker
Songwriter(s)Ellas McDaniel a.k.a. Bo Diddley
Producer(s)Leonard Chess
Bo Diddley singles chronology
"Hey! Bo Diddley"
(1957)
"Before You Accuse Me"
(1958)
"Hush Your Mouth"
(1958)