Love Is Strange
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This article is about the Mickey & Sylvia song. For other uses, see Love Is Strange (disambiguation).
"Love Is Strange" is a crossover hit by American rhythm and blues duet Mickey & Sylvia, which was released in late November 1956 by the Groove record label.[1]
Quick Facts Single by Mickey & Sylvia, B-side ...
"Love Is Strange" | ||||
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Single by Mickey & Sylvia | ||||
B-side | "I'm Going Home" | |||
Released | November 1956 (1956-11)[1] | |||
Recorded | October 17, 1956[2] | |||
Genre | Rock and roll, rhythm and blues | |||
Length | 2:52 | |||
Label | Groove | |||
Songwriter(s) | Bo Diddley (as Ethel Smith)[2] | |||
Producer(s) | Bob Rolontz[2] | |||
Mickey & Sylvia singles chronology | ||||
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"Love Is Strange" on YouTube | ||||
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The song was based on a guitar riff by Jody Williams and was written by Bo Diddley under the name of his wife at the time, Ethel Smith; it was recorded by Bo and Buddy Holly, among others. The guitar riff was also used by Dave "Baby" Cortez in his 1962 instrumental song "Rinky Dink", also credited to Diddley.