Experience the electric intensity of B.B. King at the height of his early career with The Blues, a landmark album originally released in 1960. Filled with muscular, horn-driven arrangements, this collection captures King’s unmistakable guitar style—his powerful string bends and single-note riffs—alongside the soulful vocals that made him a blues legend.
This edition of The Blues includes four bonus tracks from the same era, offering a richer glimpse into B.B. King's songwriting and musical evolution. Standout songs like “Ruby Lee,” “Past Day,” and “Boogie Woogie Woman” highlight both the tight studio band and King’s way with melody and lyrics, making this a must-have for any blues enthusiast’s collection.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: WaxTime
- Genre: Blues
- Release Date: 2016
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TRACKS
A1. Why Do Things Happen To Me
A2. Ruby Lee
A3. When My Heart Beats Like A Hammer
A4. Past Day
A5. Boogie Woogie Woman
A6. Early In The Morning
A7. I'm In Love
A8. My Sometime Baby
B1. I Want To Get Married
B2. That Ain't The Way To Do It
B3. Troubles, Troubles, Troubles
B4. Don't You Want A Man Like Me
B5. You Know I Go For You
B6. What Can I Do
B7. Hold That Train
B8. Treat Me Right
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