Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1962 album from the Rock/Rhythm & Blues/Blues guitarist. Legendary guitarist, gifted songwriter, master of rhythm, and snappy dresser - Bo Diddley was all of these things and more. His first albums are among the greatest in the history of Rock 'n' Roll. This quintessential release includes his long unavailable second eponymous album, Bo Diddley, originally released by Checker Records. It is probably Diddley's most obscure LP, but also one of his finest. This underrated treasure was recorded in Chicago during his most inspired period. This remastered collector's edition also contains 12 bonus tracks, most of them consisting of hard-to-find numbers, B-sides and live cuts from the same period. Between hypnotic and rhythmic guitar lines and swaggering vocals, all these songs serve up a young Bo Diddley at his raw and primal best. Hoo Doo.
M**S
Bargain.
I didn't realise this album was underrated since I have been listening to my vinyl copy for the past 55 years and it is still one of the best albums ever recorded. This is a fabulous bargain as it also includes 12 bonus tracks so well worth the money.
M**G
May Leave You With a Smile on Your Lips
Like the previous albums from Bo Diddley, "In the Spotlight" is a slightly bumpy affair with a couple well-known classics and some more ordinary and relatively unknown tracks.The sound quality also remains somewhat uneven, although it is generally better than on the first albums."Roadrunner", which was also recorded by The Animals, is probably the album's best-known song and of course a highlight; the song is remembered for the characteristic sound of the guitar-picker running down the strings.Diddley's lyrics often have an autobiographical content with a good amount of humor and edge. One of these is "Story of Bo Diddley" which tells the classic story of the musician and his agent.Often instrumental numbers may appear a bit like filler, but in the case of "Scuttle Bug" this is definitely not the case - a great melodic and uplifting number.One of the more commercial tracks is "Let Me In" - a soul / r&b thing that could have suited both Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly.In addition to "Roadrunner", "Walkin 'and Talkin'" and "Crawdad" were also released on singles; however, neither without gaining major attention.Like always you’re easily left with a smile on your lips when listening to Bo Diddley - this definitely applies to the album "In the Spotlight".
P**N
Five Stars
bought for a friend,loves it
R**Y
Opened the door, everyone rushed in!
Jimi's guitar sound 10 years earlier!
Trustpilot
2 months ago
3 weeks ago
