Bo Diddley Is a Lover is the sixth album by musician Bo Diddley recorded in 1961 and released on the Checker label.Both Sides Now: Checker Album Discography (1957-1971) accessed August 27, 2019Bo Diddley Discography accessed August 26, 2019
Reception
AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars with reviewer Bruce Eder stating "There's not a bad song on this long-forgotten album; in fact, it's all good, and so little of it has been reissued that it's a crime. ... Find it, buy it, and savor it".
Track listing All tracks credited to Ellas McDaniel "Not Guilty" – 2:16 "Hong Kong, Mississippi" – 3:03 "You're Looking Good" – 2:27 "Bo's Vacation" – 2:52 "Congo" – 2:44 "Bo's Blues" – 2:42 "Bo Diddley Is a Lover" – 2:37 "Aztec" – 2:33 "Back Home" – 2:33 "Bo Diddley Is Loose" – 3:06 "Love Is a Secret" – 3:09 "Quick Draw" – 1:55
Personnel Bo Diddley – vocals, guitar Peggy Jones – guitar, background vocals Jesse James Johnson – bass Billy "Dino" Downing, Edell "Red" Robertson – drums Jerome Green – maracas, backing vocals The Moonglows (track 3); Carrie Mingo, Grace Ruffin, Margie Clark, Sandra Bears (tracks 1, 7 & 11) – background vocals
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