Bo Diddley in the Spotlight

Bo Diddley in the Spotlight is the fourth album by musician Bo Diddley, recorded in 1959-60 and released on the Checker label. 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

1. "Road Runner" – 2:45
2. "Story of Bo Diddley" – 2:42
3. "Scuttle Bug" – 2:20
4. "Signifying Blues" – 2:31
5. "Let Me In" – 1:52
6. "Limber" – 2:26
7. "Love Me" – 2:20
8. "Craw-Dad" – 2:25
9. "Walkin' and Talkin'" – 2:38
10. "Travellin' West" – 1:44
11. "Deed and Deed I Do" – 2:15
12. "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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