Bo Diddley in the Spotlight is the fourth album by musician Bo Diddley, recorded in 1959-60 and released on the Checker label.Both Sides Now: Checker Album Discography (1957-1971) accessed August 27, 2019Bo Diddley Discography accessed August 26, 2019 The album contains the hit single "Road Runner".
Reception
AllMusic's Bruce Eder wrote that "there are surprises from these 1960-vintage recordings ... that make this record more than worthwhile."
Track listing All tracks by Ellas McDaniel "Road Runner" – 2:45 "Story of Bo Diddley" – 2:42 "Scuttle Bug" – 2:20 "Signifying Blues" – 2:31 "Let Me In" – 1:52 "Limber" – 2:26 "Love Me" – 2:20 "Craw-Dad" – 2:25 "Walkin' and Talkin'" – 2:38 "Travellin' West" – 1:44 "Deed and Deed I Do" – 2:15 "Live My Life" – 2:35
Personnel Bo Diddley – vocals, guitar Peggy Jones – guitar, background vocals Jody Williams – guitar Lafayette Leake, Otis Spann – piano Willie Dixon – bass Clifton James, Frank Kirkland – drums Jerome Green – maracas, backing vocals Gene Barge – tenor saxophone Billy Boy Arnold – harmonica
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