Bo Diddley - Go Bo Diddley

180-gram limited edition gatefold LP

Mastered by Joe Reagoso from the Chess monophonic tapes

Bo Diddley (Elias McDaniel) was truly an American original. This Mississippian native initially captivated millions of kids in the '50s with his first recordings like "Bo Diddley" and "Say Man." He drove the rockers mad with his famous guitar riffs and boogie beat, filled with poetic lyrics and a thrilling presence on the stage.

Bringing his original "Bo Diddley Beat" to Chess Records in early 1955, the Chicago based label and the pioneer rocker hit a goldmine immediately with his arsenal of tunes that he presented to Phil and Leonard Chess. A lot of these great songs became top charting singles which culminated in his masterwork album Go! Bo Diddley.

Kicking things off with one of his finest smash hits "Cracking Up," Bo roars through a treasure trove of 11 more champions which made this one of the most important and emulated albums of all time. The album features classic gems like "Dearest Darling," "Say Man," "Don't Let It Go" and "The Clock Struck Twelve." Noted for his stellar guitar work, pretty much introducing his Bo Diddley Beat riff to a whole new generation of guitar players, Go! Bo Diddley was truly a primer for a ton of rock and blues artists for years such as Eric Burdon and The Animals, George Thorogood, Buddy Holly, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and The Yardbirds.

Bo Diddley, along with Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and Little Richard ranks as one of the first pioneers of the popular recording business that we all enjoy to this day.

Mastered by Joe Reagoso (Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry) on audiophile vinyl from the Chess monophonic tapes, Bo Diddley's Go! Bo Diddley is enhanced in this limited edition masterwork by a stunning gatefold cover featuring the original artwork elements as well as two classic rare inside gatefold photos of the man who helped start rock and roll.

 

Side 1

Crackin’ Up

I’m Sorry

Bo’s Guitar

Willie and Lillie

You Don’t Love Me (You Don’t Care)

Say Man

Side 2

The Great Grandfather

Oh Yea

Don’t Let It Go

Little Girl

Dearest Darling

The Clock Strikes Twelve

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