In the Spotlight

by Bo Diddley

In the Spotlight cover art

The tracklist heavily emphasizes the syncopated, maracas-driven 'hambone' beat that defined his Chicago studio output. The driving, tremolo-soaked guitar work on tracks like 'Road Runner' directly anticipated the aggressive, blues-oriented British Invasion groups of the coming decade.

Genres

  • Rhythm & Blues
  • Rock & Roll

Tracklist

  1. Road Runner
  2. The Story Of Bo Diddley
  3. Scuttle Bug
  4. Signifying Blues
  5. Let Me In
  6. Limber
  7. Love Me
  8. Craw-Dad
  9. Walkin' And Talkin'
  10. Travelin' West
  11. Deed And Deed I Do
  12. Live My Life