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Bo Diddley/Go Bo Diddley | 
 enlarge | Artist: Bo Diddley
Label: Mca
Category: Music
Buy Used: $34.99
New (1) Used (10) Collectible (1) from $34.99
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 122006
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 076732590423
EAN: 0076732590423
ASIN: B000002O3G
Release Date: October 25, 1990
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Out of print. CD has numerous scuffs but still plays ok. Includes all artwork. Ships first class.
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| Tracks:
| • | Bo Diddley | | • | I'm A Man | | • | Bring It To Jerome | | • | Before You Accuse Me | | • | Hey! Bo Diddley | | • | Dearest Darling | | • | Hush Your Mouth | | • | Say Bossman | | • | Diddley Daddy | | • | Diddy Wah Diddy | | • | Who Do You Love | | • | Pretty Thing | | • | Crackin' Up | | • | I'm Sorry | | • | Bo's Guitar | | • | Willie And Lillie | | • | You Don't Love Me (You Don't Care) | | • | Say Man | | • | The Great Grandfather | | • | Oh Yea | | • | Don't Let It Go | | • | Little Girl | | • | Dearest Darling | | • | The Clock Struck Twelve |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
There's a lot more to Bo Diddley than the trademarked Bo Diddley Beat and rectangular guitars. An innovative guitarist, prolific songwriter (and song rewriter), and sensational vocalist (check out "Dearest Darling"), Diddley had an influence on rock music from Buddy Holly to U2 that was all-pervasive. This two-in-one CD brings together Diddley's first two (and two best) albums, recorded between 1955 and 1958. Propelled by Jerome Green's funky maracas and Willie Dixon's steady bass, Diddley rips through a collection of now classic numbers, including "Diddy Wah Diddy," "I'm a Man," and the eerie "Who Do You Love?" --Percy Keegan
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| Customer Reviews:
One of the Original Best June 8, 2008
W. T. White (Nashville, Tennessee United States)
Bo Diddley was one of only several who influenced what became known as R & R. I first heard and learned to play his music from 1954 as a youngster in Nashville, Tennessee. I still have some of the original 45 rpm recordings, slightly worn but still playable. Impossible to correctly emulate (his guitar and amps were the keys), in 1959, I attended a "street dance" held by 3 Vanderbilt frats who hired Bo Diddley and his 7 members...Jerome, the girl singer and numerous other stand me ups. At the break, I had the good fortune to meet him and he ushered me around his stage showing me the various features of his several guitars, the most famous being the "box" that he had had built for himself....Bo used a number of tape loops in his music: he would play the chorus, record it on loop then return to accompany himself as lead...the sounds were blood moving and greatly influenced many of us from the 1950's and 60's and into the 21st century. In Memphis, in 1961, I had an opportunity to sit in with him, what an eye opener!!!!! Despite the rumor of his short temper, he always took the time and effort to help young and old musicians further their guitar playing. In the 1990's, I heard Bo at The Exit Inn accompanied by one of my friends, Mac Gayden and even years later, he still had "zing" in his music. Now, Bo is gone but his music will live on for many years. He never really gained the stardom of an Eric Clapton or SRV but he had dramatic effects on both of them and more....For those of us reared in the 50's and 60's, a legend has passed...RIP BD June, 2008
Classic early rock 'n' roll November 22, 2007
Laszlo Matyas
Although there are probably cheaper, more readily available places to get these songs, Bo Diddley's first two LPs are among the greatest in the history of rock 'n' roll. Released at the tail end of the 50s, these records are nothing short of musical goldmines, positively gushing with the sweaty, rhythmic, blues-plastered weirdo genius of this most singular rocker. The self-titled record alone plays like a greatest hits collection. After all, its got the surrealist gin-joint macho anthem "Who Do You Love," and the blues rock juggernaut "I'm A Man," as well as the smug rhythmic attack of "Bring It To Jerome," the bizarrely autobiographical and utterly hypnotic masterpiece that is "Bo Diddley," and the relentlessly addictive ballad "Pretty Thing." All the while, we're treated to Bo's tremolo-laden guitars, hypnotic poly (sorta) rhythms, and blues-informed lyrical surrealism. In classic 50s rock style, album number two gives us...more of the same! Especially in the case of "Dearest Darling," which also appeared on the self-titled. Gotta love those patchwork 50s record making techniques! But aside from that unintentionally humorous glitch, there's plenty of good stuff on the second album- the stunningly hilarious, old-school insult battle "Say Man" is a highlight, as is "the churning blues of "You Don't Love Me (You Don't Care)" and the Diddlified doo-wop of "I'm Sorry." So, two rock classics on one disc. Get it!
Go Bo Diddley August 5, 2007
Robert Trichter
If you are a fan of Bo Diddley , you will love this CD. The music sounds great, with no skips or scratches that you hear on the original record.
I enjoyed hearing songs that I never heard before, and it's great to
hear Bo Diddley playing the guitar on his classic songs.
Elias (Bates) McDaniel, superstar March 16, 2007
Annie Van Auken (Planet Earth)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A two-for-one deal of absolutely timeless music-- and some of the most influential of all time. Listen to "Bring It To Jerome" or "Pretty Thing" and you can hear early Rolling Stones, for example. So, not only did Bo Diddley alter the course of R & B and help establish rock & roll, he was a great influence on what would one day become British Blues.
His first two CHESS albums, BO DIDDLEY and GO BO DIDDLEY are thus Elias McDaniel's most important historically. Both are presented here in their entirety, with original playing order intact. Source material transfers are top shelf-- clean and full fidelity. Includes an eight-page foldout booklet.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME -- 63:44
Have you heard? December 31, 2005
Johnny Heering (Bethel, CT United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This CD features Bo Diddley's first two albums on one CD. Almost all of this material is great, with the first album being slightly better. Stupidly, "Dearest Darling" appears twice here, because it was on both albums. This is great, classic early rock and roll, but unfortunately it's out of print now.
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