Mona (I Need You Baby)


"Mona " is a song written by Ellas McDaniel and was the B-side to his 1957 single "Hey! Bo Diddley".
According to Diddley's obituary in The New York Times, "Mona" was a song of praise he wrote for a 45-year-old exotic dancer who worked at the Flame Show Bar in Detroit. The song also became the template for Buddy Holly's "Not Fade Away".

Craig McLachlan & Check 1–2 version

In 1990, Australian actor/musician Craig McLachlan released a version with his band "Check 1–2". It was their second single from their album, Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2. It was a commercial success, peaking at No. 3 in Australia and No. 2 in the United Kingdom. In Australia, it was the highest-selling single by a native artist in 1990.

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Chart performance

"Mona" peaked at No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart, behind Elton John's "Sacrifice", on the week commencing July 15, 1990.

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Cover versions

"Mona " has been covered by many artists, including:
Bo Diddley performed Mona with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in the 1990s.