The arrangements are smooth and elegant, frequently displaying a hint of jazz, and king is backed by a wellarranged horn section in true memphis blues fashion. Universally hailed as the king of the blues, the legendary b. Released more than 50 blues albums, beginning with his debut studio release singin the blues in 1956. Bb king why i sing the blues live in africa 1974 youtube. King recorded for the bihari brothers rpm and kent labels, and the brothers would in turn issue collections of these singles on lp as part of their discount crown records series. Like its crown predecessor singin the blues available on ace cdchm 1041 as part of the rollout of b. King, was an american singersongwriter, guitarist, and record producer. It is truly a collection of his greatest early hits. Inducted into the blues foundation hall of fame in 1984 and the rock and roll hall of fame in 1987.
If youre looking for a more complete introduction to the formative years of one of the greatest living bluesmen, this is the album to get. No way can a mere four discs cover every facet of the blues kings amazing recording career, but mca makes a valiant stab at it. Hear my guitar singin the blues i really paid my dues people oh the girl makes my guitar sing the blues. As with other blues contemporaries, kings material was primarily released on singles until the late 1950searly 1960s, when long playing record albums became more popular. King 19252015 was an american blues musician whose recording career spanned 19492008. Was diagnosed with type ii diabetes in 1990 and has since become a. These two albums, which are brought together on one cd, were originally released in 1956 and 1960 respectively, and they still stand proudly as b. King sings spirituals originally appeared as a crown lp in 1959, but it was less a collection of singles than a true labor of love for king, who took it as an opportunity to. He was born september 16, 1925, on a plantation in itta bena, mississippi, near indianola. These are the credits for 1957 mono us crown release other versions 5 of 25 view all. King september 16, 1925 may 14, 2015, known professionally as b. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Rolling stone magazine ranked him third in its list of the hundred greatest guitarists of all time. Highly influential guitarist with a precise yet effortless sounding softfingered style, as well as the longest career in blues.
King was without a doubt the single most important electric guitarist of the last half of the 20th century. Singin the blues was the very first crown lp in 1957, and some say the very best with a cover to match. King with why i sing the blues from the 1995 album of the same name. King has defined the blues for a worldwide audience. However, one of his quintessential albums that is a musthave for joe bonamassa and many fans and musicians alike is live at the regal. King introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending and shimmering vibrato that influenced many later blues electric guitar players king was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1987, and is one of the. Singin the blues is the 1956 compilation album of blues performer b. His bent notes and staccato picking style influenced legions of contemporary bluesmen, while his gritty and confident voice capable of wringing every nuance from any lyric. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Kings first tracks were cut for bullet records in 1949, but he cut his first two albums for the rpmkent label. Singin the blues is a compilation album by american bluesman b. King lyrics 504 song lyrics sorted by album, including sweet little angel, the thrill is gone, dont answer the door. He is among the most respected electric guitarists.
The blues masters birthday gift to his fans is his third allstar collaboration. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. King singin the blues sheet music for such popular songs as every day i have the blues, woke up this morning, and. King on allmusic 1992 two great original crown albums from the 50s. Two original albums, plus bonus tracks singin the blues the blues. Singin the blues is the 1956 debut album by blues performer. Since he started recording in the 1940s, he has released over fifty albums, many of them classics. You know i was hopin my baby would come back and sing a different tune but when i had a chance to ask her.
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