BB King Blues Band -The Soul Of The King (180g Black Vinyl) -RUF RECORDS LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "Irene Irene"
02. "Hey There Pretty Woman"
03. "Here Today, Gone Tomorrow"
04. "Low Down"
05. "Taking Care Of Business"
06. "Becoming The Blues"
07. "Sweet Little Angel"
08. "Paying The Cost To Be The Boss"
09. "Regal Blues (A Tribute To The King)"
10. "Pocket Full Of Money"
11. "The Thrill Is Gone"

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180gr.

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Long live the King. Four years since the passing of the great B.B. King, his towering influence over the blues world â?? and beyond â?? remains undimmed. From the long-standing fans still held spellbound by 1965â??s classic Live At The Regal album, to the young guitarists adding a shiver of vibrato to an emotive solo, Kingâ??s music will never be forgotten. And this year, the iconic bluesmanâ??s presence is felt stronger than ever, as his spirit imbues a star-studded new album, The Soul Of The King. With: Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Kenny Neal, Joe Louis Walker, Michael Lee. Mary Griffin and Taj Mahal and many more. - 180GR.

The term 'legend' doesn't do justice to B.B. King. The eight-decade story of how a Mississippi cotton-picker rose to the heights of the blues - changing the genre forever with his soul-drenched voice and 'one-note' touch - is told by his acclaimed studio catalogue and fabled live shows. Now, as the men who walked alongside him every step of the way for over 35 years, The B.B. King Blues Band write the next chapter, on an album that salutes King's classic songs and showcases their own. "It's important," nods executive producer Terry Harvey, "to continue what he started."Boasting several world-class songwriters in their ranks, The Soul Of The King finds the lineup supplying material that stands alongside their late leader's catalogue. There's the addictive brass-bolstered shuffle of Low Down. The slow-burn balladry of She's The One. The spring-heeled funk of Taking Care Of Business, and trumpet legend James 'Boogaloo' Bolden's own Hey There Pretty Woman. Joe Louis Walker gives a soulful hat-tip on Regal Blues - while the King would surely approve of Louisiana gunslinger Kenny Wayne Shepherd's masterful solo on opener Irene Irene. As Harvey says: "This record is a representation of B.B.'s musical styles and influences, to those who never got to hear or see him live." Mission accomplished, with The Soul Of The King making a bracing return to some of King's greatest cuts. There's a heartfelt turn from Michael Lee on The Thrill Is Gone. Mary Griffin and Taj Mahal combine their vocal and guitar talents on Paying The Cost To Be The Boss. Kenny Neal lends poignant vocals and licks to Sweet Little Angel. "Recording with the different artists and the band was an enlightening experience," reflects Harvey. "Everyone came in prepared, but when Mary Griffin came to record, she came in all bubbly - and nailed her vocals in two takes."

© + ? 2019 Ruf Records GmbH Durations not listed on release. On back: Recording Engineers: Matt Anthony for Paramount Studios Ernie Wells for Eighthnote Production Eric Demmer for BB King Blues Band Mix Engineers: Ernie Wells for Eighthnote Productions Eric Demmer for The BB King Blues Band Album Artwork and Design: [...], Summit Design Group - Memphis, TN rufrecords.de

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2920561RFR

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