Bo Diddley (1958 album)
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Bo Diddley is a compilation album by American rock and roll musician Bo Diddley. It is a compilation of his singles since 1955. It collects several of his most influential and enduring songs. It was released on the Chess label in 1958.
Critical reception
Allmusic's Matthew Greenwald gave Bo Diddley four-and-a-half out of five stars and recommended it as one of the "few" essential albums for listeners who want to "play rock & roll, real rock & roll". Greenwald said that its 12 songs are exemplary of the Bo Diddley beat: "This is one of the greatest rock sounds that you're likely to hear, and it's all on this one record, too."[1]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Ellas McDaniel, except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bo Diddley" | 2:30 |
| 2. | "I'm a Man" | 2:41 |
| 3. | "Bring It to Jerome" (Jerome Green) | 2:37 |
| 4. | "Before You Accuse Me" | 2:40 |
| 5. | "Hey! Bo Diddley" | 2:17 |
| 6. | "Dearest Darling" | 2:32 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Hush Your Mouth" | 2:36 |
| 2. | "Say, Boss Man" | 2:18 |
| 3. | "Diddley Daddy" (McDaniel, Harvey Fuqua) | 2:11 |
| 4. | "Diddy Wah Diddy" (Willie Dixon) | 2:51 |
| 5. | "Who Do You Love?" | 2:18 |
| 6. | "Pretty Thing" (Dixon) | 2:48 |
Personnel
- Bo Diddley – vocals, guitar
- Jerome Green – co-lead vocals on "Bring It to Jerome", maracas
- Frank Kirkland – drums
- Clifton James – drums
- Otis Spann – piano
- Lafayette Leake – piano
- Willie Dixon – bass
- Billy Boy Arnold – harmonica on "I'm a Man"
- Little Walter – harmonica on "Diddley Daddy"
- Lester Davenport – harmonica on "Pretty Thing" and "Bring It to Jerome"
- Little Willie Smith – harmonica on "Diddy Wah Diddy"
- Jody Williams – guitar
- The Moonglows – backing vocals on "Diddley Daddy" and "Diddy Wah Diddy"
- Peggy Jones – backing vocals on "Hey! Bo Diddley", guitar
- The Flamingos – backing vocals on "Hey! Bo Diddley"
- Chuck Stewart – cover art[4]
Charts
| Year | Single | Position | |
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| Billboard R&B Singles[5] | UK Top 40[6] | ||
| 1955 | "Bo Diddley/I'm a Man" | #1 | N/A |
| 1956 | "Pretty Thing" | #4 | #34 |
| 1956 | "Diddley Daddy" | #11 | N/A |
References
- ^ Greenwald, Matthew. "Bo Diddley [1957] - Bo Diddley". Allmusic. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
- ^ His Best (CD liner). Bo Diddley. United States: Chess Records/MCA Records. 1997. CHD-9373.
{{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter|titlelink=ignored (|title-link=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ I'm a Man: The Chess Masters, 1955-1958 (CD liner). Bo Diddley. United States: Hip-O Select. 2007. B0009231-02.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Bo Diddley LP-1431 Front cover
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p57518
- ^ http://www.everyhit.com/ Type in "Bo Diddley" under Name of Artist
External links
- Bo Diddley at Discogs (list of releases)
