Bo Diddley Is a Lover

by Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley Is a Lover cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: February 1961
  • Label: Checker
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 31:56
  • Community rating: 3.75/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Issued by Checker Records, 'Bo Diddley Is a Lover' featured the guitarist's signature syncopated rhythm applied to various rhythm and blues structures. The session included instrumental tracks and vocal numbers that later influenced the British Invasion bands.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, bluesy, guitars, vocal, classic

Tracklist

  1. Not Guilty (2:15)
  2. Hong Kong, Mississippi (3:03)
  3. You're Looking Good (2:26)
  4. Bo's Vacation (2:51)
  5. Congo (2:43)
  6. Bo's Blues (2:41)
  7. Bo Diddley Is A Lover (2:37)
  8. Aztec (2:32)
  9. Back Home (2:33)
  10. Bo Diddley Is Loose (3:06)
  11. Love Is A Secret (3:08)
  12. Quick Draw (1:55)

Credits

  • Bo Diddley - primary artist
  • Ellas McDaniel - composed by

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