Live At The Regal

I loved this so much.... and I immediately need to go out and hear live music regularly. I miss living in Chicago!

was lowkey bipolar, but i love the more jazzy blues, and the sound of the live audience. my fav song was “how blue can you get?” the conversation with the sax was 🤌🏼

I'm just astonished how his live sound and his recorded sound are so close to each other. What I didn't realize is that girls were losing it over him like they did the Beatles. Beware that this album does have lots of teenage girl screaming

the immersion!! wow, you feel like you’re really there. love the fluidity, and the storytelling, my goodness. and of course the instrumentation is fabulous. that guitar sings!!

I don't like the blues. But I like this. B.B. Kings blues are so good they transcend to the joys.

The best blues I’ve heard yet!

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Great artist and album

This was a lot more upbeat than I was expecting for a blues record. Sort of confusingly so! I had a good time with this, but nothing really got into my bones as I was listening to it.

What's not to like? BB King is the absolute king of getting the most out of as few notes as possible, his vibrato is just exquisite. Lots of wonderful songs played with bags of energy, this album is an absolute gem.

BB King is absolutely a major figure in the Blues, but in a way, he stands so high in the genre, he's apart from it. This is a solid performance with an enthusiastic crowd. I have been lucky enough to see BB King twice before he died, and I don't consider myself a big fan of the Blues. BB King, however, is a consummate entertainer, a brilliant guitarist, and an empassioned vocalist. The band is right there along side him, right in the pocket. Great live album, and I don't like live albums.

I had never heard this one. It's great. Wonderful sound, great energy and impressive recording quality. One of the best live albums I've heard.

Really liked it, cute :)

Ska in denial

Good quality blues, but this is too much of a good thing.

One of the greatest blues guitarist, singers of all time. All others follow his ways.

blues goodness. one of the best ever

Meh. Very boring.

"Live at the Regal" by B.B. King is an iconic album that captures the essence of B.B. King's prowess as a guitarist, singer, and performer. Recorded in 1964 at the Regal Theater in Chicago, Illinois, this album has become a cornerstone of blues music history, showcasing King at the peak of his powers. Let's delve into a detailed review, focusing on lyrics, music, production, themes, influence, as well as the pros and cons of the album. ### Lyrics: B.B. King's lyrics in "Live at the Regal" resonate with raw emotion and authenticity, reflecting the trials and tribulations of life, love, and loss. His lyrics often draw from personal experiences, delivering poignant narratives that speak to the human condition. Songs like "Every Day I Have the Blues" and "How Blue Can You Get?" showcase King's ability to convey deep emotion through simple yet powerful lyrics. His storytelling prowess is evident in every word, drawing listeners into his world of heartache and longing. ### Music: The music on "Live at the Regal" is nothing short of electrifying. King's guitar playing is masterful, with every note infused with passion and soul. His expressive phrasing and dynamic range captivate listeners from the first chord to the last. Backed by a stellar band that includes a tight rhythm section and soulful horn players, King delivers electrifying performances that are both technically impressive and emotionally resonant. From blistering guitar solos to soulful ballads, the music on this album is a testament to King's unparalleled talent as a musician. ### Production: While "Live at the Regal" is a live album, the production quality is exceptional. The sound engineering captures the energy and atmosphere of King's live performances, with crisp instrumentals and clear vocals that allow every nuance of the music to shine through. The balance between the instruments is well-executed, ensuring that each element contributes to the overall sonic experience without overpowering the others. The production quality enhances the live concert feel of the album, making listeners feel as though they are right there in the audience at the Regal Theater. ### Themes: Thematically, "Live at the Regal" explores the universal themes of love, heartache, and resilience that are central to the blues genre. King's songs delve into the pain of lost love, the struggles of everyday life, and the enduring hope for redemption. Despite the often melancholy subject matter, there is a sense of resilience and defiance that runs throughout the album, as King's impassioned performances remind listeners that even in the darkest of times, there is solace to be found in music. ### Influence: The influence of "Live at the Regal" on subsequent generations of musicians cannot be overstated. This album has become a touchstone for blues guitarists and enthusiasts alike, serving as a blueprint for how to deliver a captivating live performance. King's expressive guitar playing and soulful vocals have inspired countless artists across genres, from rock to jazz to hip-hop. His influence can be heard in the music of legends like Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Gary Clark Jr., who have all cited King as a primary influence on their own musical careers. ### Pros: 1. **Exceptional Musicianship:** B.B. King's virtuoso guitar playing and soulful vocals are on full display, showcasing his unmatched talent as a musician. 2. **Authenticity:** The raw emotion and authenticity of King's performances resonate deeply with listeners, drawing them into the world of the blues. 3. **Live Energy:** The live concert atmosphere captured on the album adds an extra layer of excitement and immediacy to the music, making for a thrilling listening experience. 4. **Influence:** "Live at the Regal" has had a profound influence on the blues genre and beyond, inspiring generations of musicians with its timeless sound and style. ### Cons: 1. **Limited Repertoire:** While the songs on "Live at the Regal" are undeniably powerful, some listeners may find the album lacking in variety, as it primarily consists of traditional blues standards. 2. **Audio Quality:** While the production quality is generally excellent, some purists may take issue with the occasional imperfections and limitations inherent in live recordings. 3. **Short Duration:** With only ten tracks and a runtime of around 35 minutes, some listeners may feel that "Live at the Regal" leaves them wanting more. In conclusion, "Live at the Regal" is a timeless masterpiece that showcases B.B. King at the height of his powers. With its exceptional musicianship, raw emotion, and electrifying live energy, this album continues to captivate audiences and inspire musicians more than half a century after its release. Despite its relatively short duration and limited repertoire, "Live at the Regal" remains an essential listen for anyone who appreciates the power and beauty of the blues.

This makes me want to find the closest blues/jazz club to go listen to some good live music. BB knocks it out of the park here with this live performance.

8.5/10

Fun listen. I've never been overly impressed by BB King's chops but he's been extraordinarily influential to those who I am impressed by.

good blues album

Blues…

I really enjoyed this album, the recording was so good I felt like I was there!

Ain't many better than BB King and Live At The Regal delivers some of the best blues sounds ever. The musicianship, the voice (my GOD the voice), the skill is off the charts, and the live environment lifts it because the folk in that room sound raucously excited to be there and to be seeing and hearing such quality, and so they should be. This is so good, I'm giving it a 5, it's 60 years old and as good as anything in the entire time in between, plus it's foundational and inspired a ridiculous number of genres and sub-genres since.

This is really good fun, the live recording really gives it some edge and even more energy than it has already. Blues can sometimes get a bit slow and a bit languid, but this is the opposite of that, and I really like it. Comfortable 4/5.

not bad bluess

Smooth as can be, the King walks us through a great short set of the Blues. I enjoy how casual it is with some of the songs being linked by stories and letting the band keep playing as BB spoke directly to the audience. His voice hasn't aged much here and that makes it sound a bit odd to me, but still all of the same emotion and pride you'd expect from the man

Blues typ sykt digg

Not much wrong with this - although it's not stand out special

Very 60s live album. His voice and performance though is too good to call this "average". Man I love the blues.

Damn good live blues record. Excellent musicianship on display. Favorite songs were Sweet Little Angel, It’s My Own Fault, Worry, Worry, and You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now

Required listening for learning to improv on guitar

It’s a classic BB King album that captures the mystique of his live shows.

Meh. Rating: 2.4

Bien.

Doesn’t get much better than the king

I enjoyed this project more than I expected. I didn't think much of it assuming this was an ordinary live blues record. Boy, was I wrong. I was captivated throughout the entire thing (except for the last two songs). I feel this album and I will have a great relationship together. We just have to get to know each other more.

Impressive as hell! Beautiful.

4.5

If you want authentic chicago blues from a guitarist with a style as individual as they come then you won't go far wrong with BB King. And, whilst there is something initially annoying about the crowd hollering and playing a participatory role in the recording, there is something in the fact this is simply a press play and record live show. Its gotr the initmacy that makes you feel you are in the club itself. Excellent stuff and, whilst not ground breaking music, as honest and enjoyable document of the blues that you are likley to find.

I met BB King once and he wasn’t very nice. Fortunately his music is ok

Wow ..

I've seen BB King perform live, but listening to him wail in his prime, it's clear why he had the enduring legacy and respect I saw him enjoy in his twilight years. He is a force of nature — in both his playing and singing.

one of those rare times i wish an album was longer. not because i just loved it so much that i needed more, but because it felt like there wasn’t enough here. that being said, what is here i enjoyed. BB King is mostly known for this guitar work, but i don’t think i realized what a great voice he had. and i loved the audience’s energy. i had no idea the girlies went crazy for BB…. good for him! 3.5

Legend

A fine album. 3.5, if it were an option.

Really does feel like a relic from a different time. Never been a huge blues guy but there is something truly comfy about this record.

Blues, Livemusik, aber es gibt andere Stücke von B. B. King, die mich mehr mitreißen.

The King! Backing band is tight and King is sure putting on a show. The crowd is super into it, I love the call & response moments. Not only is the singing very emotive, but King can make that guitar sing.

Excellent album. You can practically w in the same room

Outstanding album. Have only ever heard studio stuff by the great man. Live recording really opens the music up.

Never really listened to blues properly and this is a masterclass - what a voice.

It's Blues, it's Blues, it's Blues, Babe....

BB King is one of the best to ever do it, and this album shows it. I don't usually like live albums, but the crowd did enhance the experience as I believe blues, like jazz, is best experienced in a live setting. The blues isn't one of my favorite genres, but the influence of the genre on popular music is undeniable.

Excellent 4/5

Me encanta

5. keis album so oft glost glaub. everyday i have the blues, same BB. wiener gitarre spielt wiener singt wie sini band groovt i brüel. how blue can you get isch ein vode beste momentufere liveplatte woni kenn. wie d crowd mitgoht.

ich bin au jede tag blau bb king, kein grund ahzgeh oeff luca hesch recht (mier chönnd ja eh eso mitenand kommuniziere, macht eh niemert suscht meh de scheiss), dass sie chli lisliger spielednund er churz öppis redt isch huere geil hahaha er chan schono spiele und singe d bläser hani au mega gern bi please love me hahaha danke für de relationship advice, sehr cuteSCHLAGZÜG DA ISCHE FUCKING VIERI

Great Blues album I may need to create a blues play list

I think the first BB King album I heard was Live In Cook County Jail which I would rate a solid 4 stars. This one was nice but I liked the energy, vibe and the performances in Cook County better. 3.5/5

Love the sound. The lyrics of the songs aren’t really a standout here / feel pretty generic

good music - blues is not one of my favorites

I don't know... I usually think this type of music can be a bit cozy and give you a nice feeling, but I don't think I was in the mood for this yesterday at all. Found the crowd noise distracting and it just became messy overall. Granted, B.B. King is extremely talented and a great performer, but it just flew over my head a bit. Maybe an unfair score but it is what it is.

I think that blues is really one of those genres that benefits from being a live performance. The energy of the band and audience really comes through during this recording. Other than that it felt like a pretty standard blues album, a good listen but nothing too memorable. Sure it's a bit repetitive but it still a really nice groove.

I have a love - hate relationship with the blues, and this album feeds that polarized relationship. The Thrill is Gone is a classic but How Blue Can You Get just drones on and on. Figured out that I don't like electric guitar jamming!!! Gotta go with 2/5 despite recognizing the fabulous talent of B.B. King.

Quite funky in some places

Not the biggest fan of blues or live albums but the showmanship here is great. Only could’ve listened to an album of just his patter. Songs were good if repetitive.

He’s one of the best. Just absolutely killer blues. Not as much guitar in this live album as I’d have liked but it was awesome to hear people in the audience screaming for him. Hard to imagine people reacting like that to the blues today

Excellent encapsulation of what counts as true blues songs. Sounds like this is either a compilation of performances or a concert being played out of sequence. Not negative enough to take away from the performance though.

Deserves to be on here for the end of "How Blue Can You Get?'. Wow. Now THAT's blues singing. Very fun to hear B.B. King in his prime just giving this show his absolute all. The guitar sounds great, he sings with passion, and the horns are just a phenomenal addition to the overall sound. We were lucky enough to see him live in 2010, but this was certainly not what we saw then. The way he can pull the guitar strings with such finesse on here is pretty astounding. It's really hard to get that kind of precision and on full display here.

3.75

I was beginning to think this list was really 1001 mid as fuck albums but this proved me wrong

a masterclass in blues. the girls screaming in the background is a bit much though

Oh baby I hear the blues a'calling...

King of the blues.. awesome guitar player.. great album

Live album 3/5

Onwijs zwoele, heerlijke vent. Top live album, echt een goeie opname. Chatter tussenduur is ook gezellig, je zit echt in de zaal. 5!

Love,love,love this album. Music and banter are so good and just the right touch of crowd noise to almost feel your sitting in the Regal theater as well.

Great record with good sound quality except sometime the balance on the audience seems a bit high. I guess that adds to the feeling of being there. But who else makes a guitar sound both bluesy and so clean at the same time? Amazing vocals too.

This was fine. I thought the stage banter was pretty good.

I really like some B.B. King and this album is very good. I found that the mix was a little weird, the crowd noise was too high at times. I want to hear the music, not the audience. The music is really good, though, and I will listen to this one again.

Excelente

I was really looking forward to this when it generated, I was not disappointed! Awesome live blues music, only complaint is it wasn’t long enough!

I'm never thrilled to see a live album, but I as pleasantly surprised by this one. Great energy and live performance. The audience's enthusiasm was fun too. I don't really see myself revisiting it, but I enjoyed it more than I thought it would.

i'll preface this by saying i've never been much of a blues fan, but this album definitely has that certain something. most live albums, especially from this era, would make me run screaming, but the banter and crowd noises really just amp this up to the next level. b.b. king is a master of his instrument and the guitar comes through as another wailing, plaintive voice. it's all solid. favorites: every day i have the blues, sweet little angel, how blue can you get, you done lost your good thing now

I'm ashamed to say that the B. B. King work that I'm most familiar with is that commercial that he did for the diabetes test strips. You know, the one where he talks about how pricking his finger all the time impacts his ability to play the guitar. And then he says something about how a guitar can't play the blues unless it's been in a pawn shop. Good stuff. By the way, how do I remember stuff as inconsequential as commercials? Anyway, on to the album. I feel like it's tough to accurately judge a live album when you're unfamiliar with the artist, but I thought this album was pretty good. King is a fantastic guitarist, and he and his band were playing their hearts out on these songs. I read in my brief research that King only wrote four of these tracks, but he played and sang them all as if he had lived them. I loved the way he worked the crowd, and the crowd reactions felt like their own instrument in a way. The album sounded great too, just in terms of pure recording quality, which was nice for a live album from this era. I think my biggest complaint is that some of the songs were a tad boring, and not being familiar with the artist's music kind of took me out of the live aspect a bit. This was still a good album though, and I'd go back and revisit B. B. King's music some day.

Reminds me so much of my trip to Memphis recently with my brothers. Experiencing his blues club and imagining him play on his own stage makes me have more respect for who he was what he left to the whole world.

Pretty darn enjoyable, and an excellent recording of a live concert from a long time ago.

The King of Blues! Can’t go wrong.

Prolly would have given this a 3 if it weren’t for a recent trip to Memphis where I went to BB Kings to watch live music. Was a great experience.

Not for me

Entertaining

Not a great fan of either blues nor life albums but this was surprisingly OK.

Very engaging! Not typically what I'd listen to but I am super happy I did. Favorite Song: How Blue Can You Get?

An icon and a legend.

A master at work.

good

I loved rediscovering this album. A real pleasure voice music everything. Very restful.

Was okay.

Appreciated B.B.'s voice more than his guitar on this one. And the audience was into it. Nice listen.

Best ever

Elite album. 10/10

B.B. King super kølig fyr! Aldrig hørt et album med ham før. Fungerede virkelig godt live

Som live-album hater er jeg nødt til at sige: det her var et pissegodt live album.

Fin plade, som virker ret repræsentativ i forhold til hvad B.B. King står for og hvordan jeg husker hans lyd.

Man, what a beautiful guitar tone B.B. King has here in this live recording. Love It's My Own Fault into How Blue Can You Get? Vocals are so soulful and matched with the too-cool-for-you saxophone and sprinkled keys. Just extremely solid blues on display here. Mostly had this playing in the background, but it was really nice. Soulful blues music with damned solid guitar licks. I can't complain, but I also probably won't be back quickly... low 4.

Cool album. BB King is the man. Raw talent 4 stars

Love these live albums where you can hear the artists hamming it up with the audience. Really good music on top of this. It's easy to see why B.B. King is so revered. A real jumping album. Sounded like a real clam bake. Dude probably caught so much tail.

Some shreddin' and some absolute howlin' from our man BB. Love me some blues

Listening to this one early af as my flight to Vegas is at 6:30 am. Side note: Brandon remember when we sat next to each other on the long term parking bus at BWI at like 5 am? Shit was wild. Starts a little faster than I expected but then delves into more of what I was expecting with Swret Little Angel. Then a smooth af transition into Its My Own Fault. Loved when he was talking about what a sad guy was going to say and then went straight into a bluesy solo. Pretty solid album for walking through the airport. Lots of it reminded me of Stormy Monday. Easy listening.

That is an awesome album. It is a snapshot in time! There is no one as good as bb king. Fortunately, I got to see him live in his later years. The man can play the guitar and perform.

Really good music and a classic.

I've never been a fan of live albums, but this one might have sold me. B.B. King worked the crowd really well along with giving a fantastic performance. 8/10

B.B. King and his band burn the fucking house down on this killer live recording. This was so fun to listen to. He's a legend for a reason - the talent and charisma are off the charts.

take Live albums off this list

BB King = very, very good.

Had to go wrong with BB King. Classic, great live album.

Yes Yes Yes!!! I really loved Help the Poor and Please Love Me.

Enjoyable enough. Not my favorite style of blues but a decent range of tempos. Liked "Help The Poor" a lot in particular.

B.B. King has a really strong voice, and the stereo mix combined with the cheers from the crowd really enhanced this performance. Blues songs may be structurally similar, which doesn't make it my ideal genre for an album, but at the same time it allows them to transition organically into each other without losing momentum (at least for some of it, there were some abrupt cuts later on)

I never had listened to B.B. King and had thought he was a jazz guy of the period. But he is blues all the way and this album was awesome. Definitely a charismatic performer with a great voice and surprising guitar skills. Really enjoyed this with my favorites at It's My Own Fault and How Blue Can You Get?.

It's wild to listen to BB King as a young man. I only remember him as an old blues guy who was always showing up on The Tonight Show. This music is classic and has such great energy. There's something about this genre that sounds even better live

Didn't listen

Neat to hear a young bb king totally owning the place

Good

King of the blues! This is a great album. Captures his live performance well.

Not a huge blues fan, but god damn, what a good singer and musician. Loved the entire album.

Incredible recording and super tight performances by the band and B.B. especially.

soul und bläser ag their best

9/10

Gute, treibende Rhythmen mit Jazz-Elementen.

Wow. That’s a joy and a huge gift to have this album for anyone who loves blues, jazz or just want to know where many other genres (ie rock, r&b, soul) all started. And who better to deliver some of these classics from way back than BB. Had a memorable time at his restaurant/club in Times Square back in 2010 too.

Weird to be so casual about spousal abuse, but the music is killer

3.3 I have great appreciation for the influence of B.B. King and the guitar playing is great. The album is meh.

I always enjoy Jazz and Blues, but never really knew how to tell if something was good or just okay until this app started helping me tell things apart. And I have to say, this live performance is one of the most dynamic, talented and emotional I've ever heard. The interactions with the crowd enhance the experience to make it fully immersive, and the range of King's voice (I just knew of him as a guitar player before this) is phenomenal! Truly a great album.

Live sound quality was great for 1964. Fantastic blues album and overall great live album. Soloing was clear and has classic BB sound. The crowd is lively, which often takes away from the sound, but it brought a lot of energy and flair to the sound.

I really liked the transitions between songs that made the album flow together really well in a continuous way. It was neat to hear him interact with the crowd in between songs. I don't particularly like blues music in general since there's a lot of repetition and doesn't seem to get too deep lyrically, but it was a nice change from what I'd usually listen to.

It’s a good blues album. There were no stand out tracks to me.

King is obviously a legend and sounds great but not my personal cup of tea

not really my style

Music is ok. Not a fan of recorded live performances

Solid blues

Amazing, the KING

I like the blues genre because of the instrumentals associated with it, not really because of the lyrics. This album is the perfect example of that. It has excellent, second-to-none instruments with meh lyrics. It has a good singing voice, though.

Great live album considering the technology back then

How much more would I enjoy it if this project were about a book called "1001 Old Electric Blues Albums to Listen To Before You Drown Yourself In Bourbon"?

At first I just didn’t care. A live album??? Then I listened. The best part is the interaction with the crowd and just hearing the pure enjoyment in their response. I actually felt like I was seeing BB live. This is just an enjoyable album. Choice cut: How Blue Can You Get

The king don't miss.

To have been in the crowd to see this legend... I guess this album is as close as I'll get. Low 4.

How would this one sound with modern live-recording-technology even it is already that good.

I wanted more guitar. B.B minus

Pretty solid but not something I would play again.

good chillin outside on a fall night kind of music

Hyvältähän tämä kuulostaa, mielellään kuuntelee. Erikoinen yhdistelmä eri livejä kyllä, tunnelma ei päässyt siksi syvenemään. Albumina ei siis sinänsä hieno.

Artisti on sekä taituri että esiintyjä, mikä on virkistävää yhdistettynä kevytbiittiseen musiikkiin. Viihdyttävää, kuulemisen arvoista.

Für sowas finde ich diese Liste wieder ganz cool. Würde ich mir eigentlich nicht anhören, werde ich vermutlich auch nicht mehr machen. finde es aber an sich ganz cool, in eine andere Richtung einzutauchen.

- ich lasse kurz bisschen Liebe für B.B. King da, weil er einfach ein geiler Typ war und unbestritten ein toller und einflussreicher Musiker - Auch wenn ich Blues für gewöhnlich liebe, konnte ich mich nicht vollends auf das Album einlassen und habe es als das wahrgenommen, was dem Blues klischeehaftereeise anhängt, nämlich das sehr gleich klingt. - Trotzdem hat man einfach die allgemein Stimmung bei diesem Auftritt total aufsaugen können, was echt cool war Rating : 3/5

- B.B. King absoluter Blues GOAT und leider nicht mehr lebende Legende. Irrer Gitarrist, irre Stimme mit irrem Gefühl und irrer Leidenschaft. Leider aber auch irrer Blues. ich mag Blues, vor allem live aber es ist sehr situativ. Grundsätzlich ist aber schon lustig, dass Blues wirklich absolut ironiefrei und vor allem bis heute als eigenständige Musikrichtung gesehen wird. Wenn man es genau nimmt ist es nämlich nur ein Schema, mit musikwissenschaftlicher Limitation, was in verschiedener intensität, strukturänderung und tempo abgewandelt wird. Das ist so als wenn man jetzt sagt, der riff von Seven Nation Army ist jetzt eine eigene Musikrichtung, in dem der einfach frei intepretiert wird. Vielleicht etwas zynisch aber wa solls. - B. B. King schafft es einige Male aus diesem engen Blueskorsett auszubrechen und Lateinamerikanische, jazz und Folkelemente einfließen zu lassen. - Ich war gut unterhalten, wenn auch nicht umgehauen und berührt. 3/5

Hatte ich erst gar keinen Bock drauf, aber es hat mich dann echt weggehauen. War mal wieder wie in Trance beim Coden mit dem Album im Hintergrund. Dadurch ist vielleicht nicht sehr viel hängen geblieben, aber Spaß hat es definitiv gemacht!

BB ate

entiendo la vibra, pero no es mi rollo

I don’t know enough history about jazz around this time to give a full appreciation to what B.B. King and the band had performed here. Amazing jazz and blues. Not a dull moment, and man, what a voice on that man. The recording itself is quality as well. Puts you right in a dimly lit theater with dressed tables watching the lit stage. Standouts: Sweet Little Angel, How Blue Can You Get?, Worry, Worry, Woke Up This Mornin’, and You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now.

A nice ramble through some classic blues. I do prefer Otis Rush, and the other 2 Kings but you can't deny BB's influence, graceful playing and audience bonhomie. This is probably a lot more important than it sounds, but there's not much to complain about. A really warm enjoyable live album with great atmosphere.

3.6

Nice but after a full day of repetition definitely stayed in the background.

Fantastic blues album.

Live a good live album, and this was a great one!

This was an absolutely excellent album. There was so much depth and feeling behind all parts. The instruments and vocal were just incredible.

So infectious

I think for the time (1965) this release was pretty monumental. I have no hate for the blues, and he does great service to all the songs. But really a recording like this gets pretty stale really quick. There's only so many ways you can do the same 12 bar blues before it gets tedious.

This is not my type of music at all. To these untrained ears, everything sounds the same, and I find it hard to focus on the music, even if the album is short. Boring.

Slow and blusey

It's great, I mean it's B.B. King, legendary blues musician who inspired and continues to inspire generations of guitarists. This Live album isn't particularly moving for me, though I'm sure I would have been blown away if I were in attendance.

BBKing was an excellent musician. Love his music.

The 12 bar blues literally always slaps. As for the rest of it, I don't really remember it but I remember it overall being quite fun

Wow blown away by this one.

Great stuff.

Short but sweet. Audiences in them days were rowdy.

Schönes Album. Ich mag Blues sehr. Und B. B. King ist ein Meister seines Faches.

B. B. King halt. Habe ihn durch "King of the Blues" kennengelernt, das ist etwas "eingängiger"

This was tremendously enjoyable and one of the very few albums I’ve ever come across that I wish was longer. It’s an incredibly raw and energetic live performance. More of this kind of thing please.

Fantastic jazz but the audience is too loud and the sound quality is not great because it's pre 70s.

Excellent album

Live albums are so often a huge drag, but the audience noise in this actually made it more fun.

Downloaded-classic singing but not too much, great jazz that’s not too out there. 5/5 super enjoyable.

About as good as a live recording can sound.

There's great BB here. But I think live albums are tough for me... it's like a know that everyone there in person was having a more exceptional experience than me just listening to the recording. FOMO steals a bit of my enjoyment.

5/5. All other words are simply platitudes.

I like it.

My mood ring went from black to violet.

Lucille and BB five the crowd what it needs.

You can almost feel the excitement in the room in 1964, watching blues brilliance play out on stage. Sure, to us constant 12-bar blues may seem boring, but there is something especially mellow about listening to this live album on a Sunday morning, King's soft guitar tone pulsing in the background

This early Bb King is Lot earthier and raw than the later stuff I usually associate with him. I like it.

Choice!

Blues legend and beautiful performer.

Any live album I feel has an edge over any other because all music should be heard live. Studio albums are the new invention while live music has been the norm for majority of human existence. For B.B. King to be one of the best blues artists and then be able to perfectly capture the feel and experience of his live performance makes this a perfect album. It is a perfect album.

he's the king! fav track: Please Love Me (Live At The Regal Theater/1964)

Day52 - i don’t have the blues everyday but i can listen to the blues everyday

Like hootenany. Bet her got some fanny though.

Just a really good blues album. Might have been genre-defining at the time, but none of the tracks stood out to me. Not a bad listen, just not remarkable to me. 7/10

A relatively mild listening experience that I would enjoy occasionally, however, I do not see this being a must-listen-to every single day. I still enjoyed it though!

Not really my favourite style of music but it's clear this is objectively great: his guitar playing and voice are incredible and there's just the right amount of crowd noise. Enjoyed

Idk about the King of Blues but it was okay. The girls screeching in the background wasn’t choice. 6/10

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm. It's good music but the live album just doesn't do anything for me here. There's a good amount of crowd work that I just don't want to hear during the music. 4/10

Great voice, great backing band. Every song sounded exactly the same. I had to check to make sure it wasn’t accidentally playing the same song on repeat. Also would have rather just listened to a studio version without the crowd interrupting between every line and clapping over the songs. Kind of just annoyed me for the entirety. 4/10

Great first album to kick-start this app. BB King was a live phenomena by all accounts. I think it’s fitting that a live album is rated as one of his best.

Jazz isn’t really my vibe and I don’t like “live” albums where you can hear people screaming I’d rather just listen to the music.

Fun blues concert, but would have been better to just be there.

I really enjoyed this album. It was a lot more funk and sould flavoured than I expected, I was really anticipating a blues album. Definitely an album I will listen to again, and an artist I will explore further.

Sweet. 4

Great blues

I was hesitant about the live albums on this list but most of them are great and this one is just delightful. Loved it.

Pretty cool

This was okay. He is an excellent showman and gave a great performance. The problem, for me, is that blues isn't really my thing. I'm glad that I listened to it, but doubt I will every listen to it again.

El rey

Boring after a while, but that’s just blues for me. Great performance though, all throughout, since this is a live recording I think it’s only right to acknowledge the talent on display. 3.5 bumped to 4 for me

Very good, BBKing is excellent

Nice live album, the crowd noise even enhances it; would have been great to hear it in person, sounds like everyone was having a great time. Was not familiar with any of the songs, although I did know BB King was a big name in blues.

By the sounds of this I’m not sure anyone has ever enjoyed playing music more than this man. Love BB King and it’s always good to be reminded of why.

really good live album

2.5 - I can feel the passion and talent in this. He puts on a good performance, but live albums usually aren't my thing, and it's not the type of music I usually listen to, so I feel that a 2.5 is the best I can give it.

Some boyo

Live albums are so great. BB King seems like such a great entertainer. Really turned those blues around and made them fun. All about it.

Nr. 129/1001 Everyday I Have The Blues 4/5 Sweet Little Angel 3/5 It's My Own Fault 3/5 How Blue Can You Get? 4/5 Please Love Me 3/5 You Upset Me Baby 4/5 Worry, Worry 3/5 Woke Up This Mornin' 3/5 You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now 3/5 Help The Poor 4/5 Average: 3,4 Was a really enjoyable listen, but lacked some highlights to really bump it up.

Not a big blues fan and while this is really solid, it just doesn't do anything for me. Loved when he sang, I gave her 7 kids, she gave em back!

Fabulous. Truly the 'king" and deserving of respect. The guitar work is immaculate. Best line on the album - I gave you seven children and now you tryin' to give them back...

I'm not a big fan of blues, but this album wasn't so bad.

I've heard this plently of times. Great old school blues. This album gives a lot of insight into how life was back then.

kind of repetitive but still good

All time making breakfast on a Sunday album

Great blues album, and the crowd was really into it.

I appreciate the talent involved, but man does this get boring fast. Not my style at all.

its the king what can i say

BB is BB and the King of blues rock. Nice live album He and Lucille wail.

I just don't like the blues. It's not unlistenable so it gets a 2.

Really good album, great guitar playing and loved the energy you get from the audience. An amazing 30

Excellent love renditions of these blues classics. He defined much of what mainstream knows of the blues. Great accompanying band and good crowd noise His unique way he bends the strings makes it easy to know it’s BB playing Lucille Can’t get better

Recording almost makes me think I’m in the audience. Classic Blues, guitar, horns and B.B. vocals rate this 5. Blues but joyful!

Such a powerful voice in terms of vocals and guitar. I love the in between banter and the crowd reactions. One of the most influential and important blues albums

Pretty good blues album Top tracks: Every Day I Have The Blues, You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now

Glorious!

Solid. But another album I can’t see myself ever going back to. I also am starting to see that a live album has to do a lot for me to like it more than a studio album. Most of the time I prefer to listen to something where the crowd isn’t interrupting the performance. Anyway, King is very good. This just didn’t blow me away. 3/5

Wow, this album is so brass forward. Kenneth Sands on trumpet is heavily featured along with whomever is on saxaphone and BB's guitar is really outshined. Still, this is an awesome album with some really great beats.

BB plays the crowd as fluently as he plays Lucille. Just brilliant.

i like blues & jazz. no crazy memorable tracks tho

Love his guitar and his emotion

Im a fan. Boppin tunes

This was great. Loved the vibe and the coolness of it.

Great album. Good songs, and very engaging

Ohhhh yeahhhh. Need to listen to a couple more times. Sehr schön

First listen Saved 4/10: - Every Day I Have The Blues - Sweet Little Angel - You Upset Me Baby - Help The Poor

You can hear every modern blues guitarist - hell, every lead guitar player - in these licks. And his vocals! Easy to understand how he was key in bringing the blues to the general public. Love how you can hear the audience talking to him. I've never been able to determine how much I like B.B. King. Too polished maybe? ⭐⭐⭐⭐ __________________________________ 🎧 LPs reviewed: 33 🎧 LPs left to review: 968 🎧 LPs I found great/relevant enough to be mandatory listens (5): 9 🎧 LPs I *might* include in my own list (4): 12 🎧 LPs I will certainly *not* include in mine (1-2): 8

Early in my musical development I bought two blues sampler albums, World of Blues Power (Decca) and Super Duper Blues (Blue Horizon) partly because as samplers they were cheap and that’s all my pocket money could extend to and because they featured many artists who were big. Eric Clapton, John Mayall, Fleetwood Mac to name but a few. Didn’t necessarily buy because of the blues but because of the artists on the albums. By playing these albums endlessly I unwittingly got a grounding in good blues music which has obviously stayed with me for life. BB King didn’t feature on these albums but all the artists on them claimed to owe everything to him. As my musical tastes got a little more sophisticated I moved away from pure blues music but always appreciated that blues music was at the root of everything I went onto like. I’ve never bought any BB King albums but always ready to listen. Likewise I listened intently to this album which I can say is another gem I would have missed had it not been generated on my list. Is an absolute smorgasbord of classic blues guitar licks and one liner lyrics - “I gave my baby seven children, but she gave them all back” I could go on! An album I will now keep returning to and a gateway for me to discover other BB King classics.

I don’t usually care for live albums generally so I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this one. I really enjoyed the intro and the first 1/3 of the album. The music was good and the energy was perfect. The last 2/3 were okay. Since it’s a lot of jazz, it became quite repetitive. I’d give it a 3/5.

BB is the king because he has the chops and it’s all so perfectly tasteful. I can respect that. The thing about being tasteful though is that the guitar, the music, never gets gritty or grimy or rough around the edges, and I always feel like that’s missing with BB. Like he uses his voice so well, and he gets his growl going sometimes, but it’s all so under control. I guess he makes it sound too easy. It’s weird. It’s almost as if because he sets the standard, he can’t ever blow my mind, because he always plays what I expect. It’s not a criticism; how could you ding a guy for always being perfect? I guess it just means my taste is for blues is to be a bit dirtier and grimier than BB’s clean-as-a-whistle style.

Heerlijk muzikaal en lekker jammen op veel “klassieke” instrumenten.

2/5/24. B.B. King is a legend, however I'm not sure why I find blues to be boring at times! Maybe I need to see it live to appreciate it.

the BLUES!!!!!!

Actually preferred the last half of the album (Woke Up This Morning, Help The Poor). This guy's a legend for a reason but preferred other tracks/albums by him.

This album was great and an accurate representation of the best of the Blues, imo. I loved "Worry, Worry" and "Help the Poor"

This made me want to go go Memphis and get some BBQ

One of my favorite live albums. Didn’t disappoint with this latest listen.

Great technicality and artistry - not my favorite style of jazz

I was a little worried when I saw that all the songs were live but oh my gosh I loved it. I loved that you could hear the crowd and I loved his voice. Such a cool album 👏🏻

A classic

This album is fantastic. I loved feeling like I was there with the band and the crowd. The set is quick and varied and the energy comes through the recording. Looking forward to listening to this again soon.

I just love me some blues.

Pretty good

Tiene canciones agradables

Cagada excepto por una

It was the soundtrack at my wedding cocktail hour. An all time classic.

a Classic

Kinda what I expected in a way. A nice listen of blues/rock, some funny lyrics too and you can tell he’s a natural entertainer. Nice background listen without it ever really grabbing attention.

Loudest crowd noise I've ever heard on an album, it makes it sound more like a proper gig I suppose but it's a bit annoying to listen to. B.B does have a great voice, this would be great to hear live and was fun to listen to on record once, I'm not sure it warrants repeated listens.

Great voice, lots of atmosphere, but not something I'd return to.

Loses a star for being a live album but I otherwise really enjoyed this album. It had a great pace and energy to it. The Blues music and BB King's voice mix so well that I'm going to go listen to his back catalogue.

I did enjoy this, but reading the public reviews, I was expecting to enjoy it more. I know he's a legend, but just feels so distant and unrelatable. Might give it another go

I really love bb! This was another fun album. It’s real music.

Good stuff!

Live délicieux, voix puissante, on se sentirait presque devant la scène.

Classic blues. Love it!

Very different than what I usually listen to, but I thoroughly enjoyed it

I’m not much of a blues fan, but this is undeniably good.

great live performance and stage presence

My biggest gripe with this record is that the songs themselves sound very similar. King’s vocal performances themselves are great, I guess I was expecting to hear more versatility on this one.

I LOVE ME SOME BLUES AND BB KING KILLS IT ON HIS FUNNY AND GROOVY LIVE RECORD 5/5 KEEP IT COMING

fun blues

Riley B King, First of his name, The Unburnt, Protector of the strings, Lord of the Rock and of the Roll, Breaker of hearts, Father of Solo, and King of the Blues. Praise his name.

Influential Blues!

Some of these are actually funny as well as sounding fantastic.

Straight forward blues with far better production value than you would expect from a live recording. Such raw emotion in the vocals and licks and a stellar way of bringing the crowd along for the ride.

Rating: 8/10 Great album. Really enjoyed B.B. King's guitar playing and vocals. He plays guitar and sings with so much emotion and passion, I can definitely see why he's considered to be one of the greats of the genre. Also enjoyed the incorporation of piano and brass instruments as well. The album is a very one-note for me but done so well that it's still great from start to finish. Favorite songs: Every Day I Have The Blues, Sweet Little Angel, Please Love Me, You Upset Me, Worry Worry, Woke Up This Mornin', Help The Poor. Least favorite song: It's My Own Fault.

Best one yet!!!

Goat

Favourite Song: Worry, Worry Not usually a fan of live albums, but this one is really fun and the audience are so enthused. A new sort of my music for me, and I would listen again given the right mood.

King of the Blues, for sure!!!!

Such a good album

# Playlist track - Worry, worry # Notes - Amazing record. I could do without the audience shouting sometimes, but that's part of the charm of it.