BO DIDDLEY BO DIDDLEY’S BEACH PARTY
Original Release Date: 1963 (Checker)
Re Released: 2011 (Geffen/Hip O Select)
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On July 5th and 6th, 1963, “an audience of more than two thousand Bo Diddley admirers” assembled at the Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, SC, and Chess Records was there with microphones and tape recorder. The results are documented in this brief but explosive CD. In short, Bo and his band tore up the place. The primitive (and somewhat distorted) recordings capture a hyperactive energy and enthusiasm that Bo Diddley’s superb studio hits couldn’t fit into the grooves.
Tracklist:
1. Memphis 2:26
2. Gunslinger (aka Bo Diddley's A Gunslinger) 2:43
3. Hey Bo Diddley 3:03
4. Old Smokey 3:19
5. Bo Diddley's Dog 3:55
6. I'm All Right 4:02
7. Mr. Custer 3:13
8. Bo's Waltz 3:20
9. What's Buggin' You (aka Crackin' Up) 2:58
10. Road Runner 4:15
Bo Diddley – lead vocals, lead guitar
Jerome Green – maracas, backing vocals
Norma-Jean Wofford (The Duchess) – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
