The first legitimate CD issue of the essence of BO 'The Black Gladiator' DIDDLEY'S acclaimed early 70s funk albums. Digitally Remastered from the original Chess master tapes. Includes original fiery funk creations along with wild, unexpected interpretations of songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Band and Elton John. Players include Clifton Jones, Cookie Vee, Bobby Alexis, Chester Lindsey, Johnny and Shuggie Otis. Irresistible, influential grooves and superb, deeply funkified soul-rock on these 20 tracks, with over 77 minutes of music, and featuring detailed liner notes and rare period photographs

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. ELEPHANT MAN
2. BLACK SOUL
3. FUNKY FLY
4. I DON'T LIKE YOU
5. SHUT UP WOMAN
6. BAD MOON RISING
7. POLLUTION
8. THE SHAPE I'M IN
9. DOWN ON THE CORNER
10. BAD SIDE OF THE MOON
11. GO FOR BROKE
12. I'VE HAD IT HARD
13. BAD TRIP
14. HER JEROME
15. INFATUATION
16. TAKE IT ALL OFF
17. BO DIDDLEY-ITIS
18. BITE YOU
19. HIT OR MISS
20. STOP THE PUSHER