His Underrated 1962 Lp

I didn't realise this album was underrated since I have been listening to my vinyl copy for the past 55 years and it is still one of the best albums ever recorded. This is a fabulous bargain as it also includes 12 bonus tracks so well worth the money.

Like the previous albums from Bo Diddley, "In the Spotlight" is a slightly bumpy affair with a couple well-known classics and some more ordinary and relatively unknown tracks.The sound quality also remains somewhat uneven, although it is generally better than on the first albums."Roadrunner", which was also recorded by The Animals, is probably the album's best-known song and of course a highlight; the song is remembered for the characteristic sound of the guitar-picker running down the strings.Diddley's lyrics often have an autobiographical content with a good amount of humor and edge. One of these is "Story of Bo Diddley" which tells the classic story of the musician and his agent.Often instrumental numbers may appear a bit like filler, but in the case of "Scuttle Bug" this is definitely not the case - a great melodic and uplifting number.One of the more commercial tracks is "Let Me In" - a soul / r&b thing that could have suited both Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly.In addition to "Roadrunner", "Walkin 'and Talkin'" and "Crawdad" were also released on singles; however, neither without gaining major attention.Like always you’re easily left with a smile on your lips when listening to Bo Diddley - this definitely applies to the album "In the Spotlight".

bought for a friend,loves it

Jimi's guitar sound 10 years earlier!

Bo gilt als einer der Pioniere des Rock. Die CD gibt die Aufnahmen der 1962er LP 1:1 wieder. Auch das Cover entspricht dem Original. Die Tonqualität ist exzellent. Es gibt kaum schwache Stücke auf der CD. Alle Tracks bis auf 'You Cant Judge a Book by the Cover' stammen aus der Feder des Meisters. 'Cover' wurde von Willie Dixon geschrieben. Die Instrumentals zeigen Bo's Experimentierfreude, um die technischen Möglichkeiten der damaligen Zeit auszureizen. Mir gefällt 'I Can Tell' am besten. Kraftvoll gesungen und gespielt. Nachahmer scheiterten alle, die Ausstrahlung des Songs zu replizieren oder gar zu steigern. Kaufen und Verstärker bis zum Anschlag aufdrehen!

The first 12 tracks represent one of the better early 60s albums from Bo Diddley. The sub-title of this CD is strange... most of his LPs were underrated. They should've used the original album art and not a photo of the Bo Diddley's a Twister LP. Hoodoo also filled out the CD with '12 bonus tracks' which are redundant if you have the excellent Hip O-Select CDs. I'm giving it 4 stars... only for that original album.

Die Musik ist prima. Aber Vorsicht: Wenn ich mich nicht täusche, handelt es sich bei der vorliegenden Ausgabe (schwarzes Cover, "Bo" in blauer Schrift, "Diddley" in roter) um Bo Diddleys Album von 1962 und nicht um das ebenfalls schlicht "Bo Diddley" genannte Album von 1958, dessen Songtitel hier angeführt werden. Offensichtlich werden beide Alben bei Amazon mit der gleichen Songliste geführt und alle Rezensionen ohne Unterschied des Erscheinungsjahrs angeführt; diese Ausführung gilt nur für die oben beschriebene Ausgabe.

Bo Diddley -- il a créé son propre son, et toute une tradition, celle du jungle beat. Je l'écoute depuis presque 40 ans sans m'en lasser.Album classique s'il en est.

調べてみると、1962年発売の8枚目のようです。I Can TellやYou Can't Judge A Book By The Coverが入っていますね。素晴らしいアルバムです。

Bo Diddley, Born Ellas McDaniel, was one of the most influential Blues/Rhythm & Blues/Rock 'n' rollers ever.This is without a doubt his best and personal favorite L.P., including three of his coolest instrumentals.A Must for Bo fans.

good CD. this seems to have most of his hits on it. seems like a good recording. plays well. good songs on it.

If you like the blues, definitely worth a listen.

What can I say... it's Bo