Bo Diddley in the Spotlight is the fourth album by musician Bo Diddley, recorded in 1959-60 and released on the Checker label.[1][2] The album contains the hit single "Road Runner".
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Released | 1960 | |||
Recorded | September, 1959 - April, 1960 | |||
Studio | Chicago, IL | |||
Length | 35:47 | |||
Label | Checker LP-2976 | |||
Producer | Leonard Chess, Phil Chess | |||
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AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
AllMusic's Bruce Eder wrote that "there are surprises from these 1960-vintage recordings ... that make this record more than worthwhile."[3]
All tracks by Ellas McDaniel