Bo Diddley in the Spotlight

Bo Diddley in the Spotlight is the fourth album by rhythm and blues musician Bo Diddley, recorded in 1959-60 and released on the Checker label.^[1]^[2] The album contains the hit single “Road Runner”.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[3]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	^[4]
MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide	^[5]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide	^[6]

AllMusic’s Bruce Eder wrote that “there are surprises from these 1960-vintage recordings … that make this record more than worthwhile.”^[3]

Track listing

All tracks by Ellas McDaniel

“Road Runner” – 2:45
“Story of Bo Diddley” – 2:42
“Scuttle Bug” – 2:20
“Signifying Blues” – 2:31
“Let Me In” – 1:52
“Limber” – 2:26
“Love Me” – 2:20
“Craw-Dad” – 2:25
“Walkin’ and Talkin'” – 2:38
“Travellin’ West” – 1:44
“Deed and Deed I Do” – 2:15
“Live My Life” – 2:35

Personnel

Bo Diddley – vocals, guitar
Peggy Jones – guitar, background vocals
Jody Williams – guitar
Lafayette Leake, Otis Spann – piano
Willie Dixon – bass
Clifton James, Frank Kirkland – drums
Jerome Green – maracas, backing vocals
Gene Barge – tenor saxophone
Billy Boy Arnold – harmonica