Kiddio
"Kiddio" is a 1960 R&B/pop song written by Brook Benton and Clyde Otis. The song was first recorded and released in 1957 by Teddy Randazzo.
Brook Benton recording
"Kiddio" was later released as a single by Brook Benton in 1960. Randazzo and Benton both recorded for RCA's Vik label.The single was the fourth time in a year that Brook Benton had topped the R&B charts. However, two of those times, he'd hit number one with duet partner, Dinah Washington. "Kiddio" also continued Brook Benton's popularity on the pop charts by making it his fifth top-ten pop single.
Cover versions
- Kiddio was covered by Johnny Littlejohn in 1966 under the title "Kitty O". Johnny Littlejohn scaled back the instrumentation and applied an electric Blues guitar treatment to the song.
- Kiddio was later covered in 1990 by Native American Blues artist Charlie Musselwhite in 1990 under the title "Kiddeo". Charlie Musselwhite emphasized the modern harmonica Blues in his version.
- In 1990, The Paladins recorded a roots-rockabilly version on their Let's Buzz album.
- In 1995 John Lee Hooker included a version on his Chill Out album.
Popular culture
- Randazzo's version is featured in the 1957 movie, "Mister [Rock and Roll (film)|Mister Rock and Roll]."