Bo Diddley (1958 album)

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Released 1958 Artist Bo Diddley Label Chess Records		Length 28:59 Release date 1957

Recorded March 2, 1955-January 29, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois Producers Leonard Chess, Phil Chess, Bo Diddley Genres Blues, Rock music, Rock and roll, Rhythm and blues Similar Bo Diddley albums, Rock and roll albums

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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.

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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."

Track listing

All tracks written by Ellas McDaniel, except where noted.

Personnel

Per liner notes

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

Songs

1Bo Diddley2:30
2I'm a Man2:47
3Bring It to Jerome

References

Bo Diddley (1958 album) Wikipedia

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