Release Date: November 24, 2014
B.B. King was one of the longest-reigning blues monarchs in history. Armed with his favourite Gibson guitar affectionately named, ‘Lucille’ he has developed a truly unique guitar style. Thick left-hand vibrato, intense string bends and understated phrasing are perfectly mixed with his deep, booming voice. Listen to the legend’s early works lovingly re-mastered to perfection on this raw and bluesy Rough Guide.
This unique Rough Guide spotlights B.B. King’s early years – the debut sounds that gave birth to a legend. Painstakingly remastered, this album presents King’s genius in never before heard quality and is sure to delight blues beginners and long time fanatics the same.
Compiler Nigel Williamson is a renowned blues author, and has crafted a collection that takes listeners deep inside the early B.B. King story. Taking the experience one step further, listeners can also enjoy the excellent bonus album The Rough Guide To Original Bluesmen. This collection features artists all linked to the B.B. King story in some way. Listen out for the gutsy strains of his famous mentor and cousin Bukka White, the swinging sounds of his contemporary Bobby “Blue” Bland, and the hot harmonica of legend Sonny Boy Williamson.
Now in his eighties, B.B. King has been supplying the world with his own unique brand of blues for decades. Gutsy, humorous and prolific, King’s work ethic is summed up by his response when asked in 2005 what kept him playing the blues: ‘I don’t want to go fishing every day ... So what else is there for me to do?’ With this compilation listeners can discover his treasured early style which cemented such an illustrious and infinite career.
The track list includes B.B. King’s classic hits; ‘The Woman I Love’, ‘Ten Long Years’, ‘Every Day I Have The Blues’, ‘Mean Ole Frisco’ and more. Enjoy over an hour’s worth of the King before delving into the bonus disc, and Nigel Williamson’s compelling sleeve notes. Enjoy this original overview of B.B. King’s early years – you won’t regret it.
Credits: B.B. King - primary artist.
Credits: B.B. King - primary artist.
Tracks: 1) Mean Ole Frisco; 2) Woke Up This Morning; 3) Days Of Old; 4) Every Day I Have The Blues; 5) Sugar Mama; 6) You’ve Been An Angel; 7) Ten Long Years; 8) Whole Lotta Love; 9) You Upset Me Baby; 10) Partin’ Time; 11) Why Do Everything Happen To Me; 12) Sweet Sixteen Parts 1 & 2.