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The Rough Guide To Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley

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Format: CD

Cat No: RGNET1382CD

Release Date:  29 March 2019

Label:  World Music Network

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  605633138221

Genres:  Rock 'N' Roll  Rock 'N' Roll  

Release Date:  12 April 2019

Label:  World Music Network

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  605633138245

Genres:  Rock 'N' Roll  Rock 'N' Roll  

  • Description

    Bo Diddley's driving and irresistible beats, which he likened to the sound of a freight train, inspired countless bands from the Rolling Stones to the Doors. With classic hits such as "Diddy Wah Diddy" and "Who Do You Love?", Bo Diddley ranks alongside Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry as one of the truly great pioneers of rock 'n' roll.

    Compiled by renowned music journalist Nigel Williamson this Rough Guide includes his most legendary songs such as "Who Do You Love?", "Road Runner", "Pretty Thing" and "Say Man". Bo Diddley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and he was the first black artist to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show. He was ranked by Rolling Stone Magazine as number 20 in its list of "100 Greatest Artists".

    Description

    Bo Diddley's driving and irresistible beats, which he likened to the sound of a freight train, inspired countless bands from the Rolling Stones to the Doors. With classic hits such as "Diddy Wah Diddy" and "Who Do You Love?", Bo Diddley ranks alongside Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry as one of the truly great pioneers of rock 'n' roll.

    Compiled by renowned music journalist Nigel Williamson this Rough Guide includes his most legendary songs such as "Who Do You Love?", "Road Runner", "Pretty Thing" and "Say Man". Bo Diddley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and he was the first black artist to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show. He was ranked by Rolling Stone Magazine as number 20 in its list of "100 Greatest Artists".

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Hey! Bo Diddley
      • 2. Who Do You Love?
      • 3. I'm A Man
      • 4. Mona
      • 5. Road Runner
      • 6. Hush Your Mouth
      • 7. Say! Boss Man
      • 8. Diddy Wah Diddy
      • 9. Sixteen Tons
      • 10. The Clock Strikes Twelve
      • 11. Spanish Guitar
      • 12. Cops And Robbers
      • 13. Ride On Josephine
      • 14. Before You Accuse Me (Take A Look At Yourself)
      • 15. Pretty Thing
      • 16. Doing The Craw-Daddy
      • 17. Bo Diddley
      • 18. Dancing Girl
      • 19. Say Man
      • 20. Bo's Guitar
      • 21. Diddley Daddy
      • 22. You Don't Love Me (You Don't Care)
      • 23. Crackin' Up
      • 24. Willie And Lillie
      • 25. Oh Yea
      • 26. Don't Let It Go (Hold On To What You Got)

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Hey! Bo Diddley
      • 2. Who Do You Love?  
      • 3. I'm A Man
      • 4. Mona                
      • 5. Road Runner
      • 6. Hush Your Mouth
      • 7. Diddy Wah Diddy            
      • 8. Sixteen Tons                     
      • 9. Ride On Josephine
      • 10. Before You Accuse Me (Take A Look At Yourself)
      • 11. Pretty Thing
      • 12. Bo Diddley
      • 13. Say Man
      • 14. You Don't Love Me (You Don't Care)
      • 15. Don't Let It Go (Hold On To What You Got)