Have Guitar, Will Travel

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Have Guitar, Will Travel by Bo Diddley was released in January 1960 on Checker Records in Chicago. It is his third album. The recordings were made in Chicago between 1955 and 1959, so the record collects work from several sessions. Leonard Chess, Phil Chess and Bo Diddley himself produced. Among those playing on the record are Jerome Green (maracas and vocals), Peggy Jones (guitar), Willie Dixon (bass) and Clifton James (drums).

The cover shows a white business card, modelled on the card of Paladin in the television series Have Gun – Will Travel. 'Cops and Robbers' had already been released as a single in November 1956 and was originally recorded by Boogaloo and his Gallant Crew. The Rolling Stones and George Thorogood later covered it. 'Say Man, Back Again' was released as a single in November 1959 and reached number 23 on the R&B chart. On 'Spanish Guitar' Lester Davenport plays harmonica.

Listening

Track list

1. 1She's Alright4:10Apple Music ↗
2. 2Cops and Robbers3:32Apple Music ↗
3. 3Run Diddley Daddy2:47Apple Music ↗
4. 4Mumblin' Guitar2:54Apple Music ↗
5. 5I Need You Baby2:27Apple Music ↗
6. 6Say Man, Back Again3:05Apple Music ↗
7. 7Nursery Rhyme2:54Apple Music ↗
8. 8I Love You So2:29Apple Music ↗
9. 9Spanish Guitar4:10Apple Music ↗
10. 10Dancin' Girl2:27Apple Music ↗
11. 11Come On Baby1:58Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗

Sources

1. Wikipedia (en): Have Guitar Will Travel (Bo Diddley album