Live At The Regal

This is one of the few live albums where the live performance actually adds something to the album. The energy from the crowd and the band adds to the emotion of the songs and makes the whole thing feel more alive. This is a great blues album and absolutely deserves to be on this list. The only thing keeping it from a 5/5 is that it can sound a little repetitive at times.

Es que yo estaba allí. Esto fue dos años antes de que MIS PADRES nacieran pero esto está grabado de tal forma que si alguien me pregunta YO ESTABA ALLI.

I need more of this in my life and on this list. Two Def Leppard albums but only one from BB King? This list is a joke

blues king fr

Sonder

Love B.B.'s voice and of course he shreds the guitar. Picked some great covers to showcase the blues here. Love all the ground noise, the recording is well done. I am not a fan of the horns here, gives it a big band feel that I don't care for with the blues. Piano player, bass and drums are killing it though. The album has a great energy that you get from live recordings and it is well produced, good album but not something I would revisit often.

Blues Boy King. Classic. A little repetitive, like folks said, but I know what I’m signing up for.

I thought I didn't care for B.B. King, but this album changed my mind. It's fantastic

Great album, guy is a legend and always a joy to listen to.

The king is dead, long live the king.

Kul med publikinteraktion. Något är det som känns föråldrat på ett inte bara positivt sätt, vet ej vad. Kings gitarrspel oklanderligt så klart, slås också av vilken djup och omfångsrik röst han har. Följsam pianist! Albumet puttrar på i ungefär samma tempo rakt igenom.

Cool album, like others have said it gets kind of repetitive but I feel like all blues is like that. Still one I wouldn’t mind listening to again

I do really like Blues, however I feel like there's better out there than this. I still really enjoyed it though.

4.65. Love hearing “upbeat blues” by this a mean a full band with chops

7 - GOOD

Great for a live album, production had the vibe of being in amongst it. Buuuut songs weren't doing much for me, appreciated hearing a legend though

Last thing I was expecting from this was for it to be boring… but I kinda found it a bit boring… 2

It was good. Got me dancing.

I love getting live albums, it's been a while so that was a treat from the start, never really heard much from B.B so this was great two fold

Nije moj fazon, ali kul je za slusanje

Amazing Blues as always

3.75, very soulful but wouldn’t listen to on my own

This is great. It’s always wonderful to listen to really talented musicians at their peak and clearly enjoying themselves, it’s what adds magic to good live music.

A good reminder how the Blues is the foundation of Rock

I have not listened to a lot of blues and I am not well versed in it. However, I very much like this mans voice and the music sounded quite nice. I enjoyed my listen and hope to come across more blues.

Great album to listen to while having a migraine. I'm not very experienced in blues but this was a really nice ride.

Another mid live performace

Another live album. B.B King gives it his all and the crowd were loving every minute of it. 3/5

Blues isn't really my taste, even so, every song in the album sounds the exact same. I was unamused in the begining (for which this would've gotten a 3), but I was really bored by the end.

Love B.B. King, but not a whole album at a time. Even at 38 minutes with talking, this felt much longer. So much of it sounds the same, plus "Worry, Worry", I mean, I get the world is a different place, but that was still rough.

How Blue Can You Get? stood out. Love the energy of the band and audience.

just teh goat of this shit man

i really enjoyed this album! his voice and the band sounded amazing. i didn't even expect this to be THAT good. they've got a talent! (4'5)

I understand his influence but I thought every song sounded the same.

Favourite tracks: Please Love Me, Woke Up This Morning

Energetic af, good vibes.

first album from this site

Incredible!

He’s the king for a reason

A fun album and full of interesting songs, but not really my favorite style.

Not usually a live album person, but this was a great listen.

Before there was widespread use of professional counseling services, there was The Blues. Musicians like B.B. King were like therapists, but far more entertaining. They helped those suffering from the the one and only diagnosis, "the blues," name their experiences, work through their emotions, and express their feelings. It was understood that "the blues" was generally rooted in relational distress, especially one's relationship to his (as B.B. said) "wife or woman or whatever." Eventually we learned that our problems are all a result of bad parenting, and music got a little less interesting.

While I usually don't enjoy live albums, this is the rare exception. This album is spectacular, historic, and musically mesmerizing. King's profound and playful character is evident in both dialogue with the band and with the audience. It also comes through the tight musical performance. How amazing it would be to have been there in the audience!

outstanding, sexy and real

Great live preformance! Rating: 6/10

Really enjoyed this, good live album

Classic performance, with a very nice recording. I've been accustomed to hearing BB King in his later years. Listening to him in his prime, it's more evident why he's such a legend. His vocals are perhaps more impressive than his guitar playing. Tasteful, soulful, timeless.

This was fine. Not really life changing though. Would’ve preferred a non live album where people weren’t yapping for an eighth of the runtime

sikke en guitar.

*80 Jeg mistænker, at kongen selv går i hård bar, fordi sikke en optræden. Det var virkelig sjovt og energifyldt.

Jeg er nok bare ikke den store blues boy. Han er uden tvivl dygtig, men jeg keder mig med det.

Én af de bedste guitarister nogensinde. Ingen tvivl om det overhovedet. De absolut mest bluesede numre bliver lidt for træge for mig, men det justeres meget godt af den fantastiske energi, som bandet og kongen selv leverer. Han var simpelthen så sympatisk at lytte til, at man ikke kan andet end at ønske, at man stod til den koncert. Der er en grund til, at John Mayer (secret GOAT) altid har brugt dette album som hype inden sine koncerter 3.8

Utrolig svært at sætte en finger på noget her. Det hele spiller, og synes ikke det gør noget at det er en live optagelse. Umuligt ikke at komme i godt humør af.

I can tell this is good stuff, but blues is not my genre.

He’s a legend.

everyday i have the blues

Not a blues fan, but appreciated this album leaning towards more the swingy side of the genre, and King’s performing status as The King of the Blues makes more sense now after hearing it. Not yet a convert, but he’s good enough for me to want to throw this on in the background for something lively. Favorite tracks: “It’s My Own Fault”, “How Blue Can You Get?”, “Please Love Me”, “Worry, Worry”, “Help the Poor” (3.5/5)

This fucking rips dude. Again I don't understand why people don't like crowd noise on live albums, very rarely do I feel that it detracts and in this case, it adds a bunch of energy

Beep boop grote vibe

Ja BB King best cool en ik ga 3 sterren geven voor de impact die hij in de jaren 50 en 60 maakte, maar ik heb echt niets met dit soort Blues. Gelukkig is het kort, met maar 35 minuten op de klok, maar het klinkt echt 35 minuten exact hetzelfde.

What are the odds to recieve two live albums in a row, by two of the greatest American artists of all time? If Sarah Vaughan made jazz more accessible to greater audiences, so did B.B. with the blues, without sacrificing anything that made both genres edgy and unique. This is an incredible recording. The guitar and vocals are cranked up to 10, and the backing band is absolutely solid and tight. The dynamics between the band and the crowd are vivid. Rather than going for classic blues standards, B.B. picks a variety of songs that show many different dimensions of the blues, both old and modern for the time. One of the top reviewers seems confused why this is here when so many other albums from 1965 that are more "innovative" (and most that are already on this list, so, weird comment). I don't think he understands how fresh this was for the time, and how every great guitarist who gave a damn about the blues was inspired by this to do their own thing. B.B. King is THE KING. I saw him live in 2009 and he was an original all the way, a masterful storyteller and charmer, with a voice that could shake down the house and guitar playing as smooth and sharp as glass. Is it blues? Is it pop? Is it jazz? Is it rock? It's GREAT MUSIC, plain and simple. This is the spark that popular music needed at the time, and the social commentary that could go with it, as he does on many songs such as the closer "Help the Poor". I'm starting to think that many of the "classic" artists had live recordings added to the list because they represented more what they were all about. B.B. King is on fire here, a perfect recording that represents him in his young prime. What other way to represent him, free and loaded with energy on stage, as he is here? 5 stars all the way.

Truly outstanding piece of blues history.

Hands down the greatest blues album I've heard. Astonishingly good.

classy and full of intention

Great.

For diehard fans I think

Powerful blues lead playing and singing by B.B, and a super enthusiastic crowd. The band really clicked with each other on this album.

Great listen. I was surprised by the quality of the recording, and how much younger BB King sounded than in other stuff I'd heard by him. A great live album.

I’m a better man now

This is exactly the kind of live album I enjoy; warts and all kept in, all the banter between song, an audible crowd, all of it. B.B. King is a consummate showman and performer. The band is tight and so is King. It's not quite my style of music, but I could see an argument made for why this is essential. Glad to have heard it, but I don't know when I'd return to it.

Dude’s name isn’t BB Prince or BB Earl or even BB Duke. He’s literally the King of the Blues for a very good reason. He’s the best ever. I was happy to see that Rolling Stone placed him in top 10 of greatest guitar players ever. This album was really good. I enjoyed it, even though it’s outside of my normal wheelhouse for music.

I'm not a blues fan, but B.B. King's talent is undeniable on this album. It's a lot of fun

Not really into love albums or even the blues but my God. This man could play and had a great blues voice too Pleasantly surprised by this one.

9/10 I looooooveee thiss mannnn. Kinda silly, kinda emotional, all blues… quickly becoming my favorite genre of music

3,5

enjoyed it, tad chaotic in places

I enjoyed this a lot, even if it was a little repetitive - but that's the blues baby!

Joda, høres ut som en fin konsert.

More less.

Alright, I'm sure it was revolutionary or whatever back then but now it does feel just kind of unremarkable to me

No me gustan los lives, pero estuvo divertido y de duración perfecta.

6/10 Really liked this one

Encore un live ? Mais quelle drôle d'idée, il y en a plein, dans cette liste ! Enfin bref, c'est du blues, donc c'est pas forcément mon truc. Sur les titres les plus enlevés, j'accroche bien, parce que l'énergie est tout bonnement monstrueuse. T'as qu'à écouter Every Day I Have the Blues, qui ouvre l'album pour comprendre ce que je veux dire Mais le problème, c'est que ce live comprend également des morceaux de blues plus classique, le genre qui ne me parle pas du tout. Donc il y a vraiment de longs passages qui ne me parlent pas du tout. C'est pas pour moi.

The reviews of this one make me feel like I really missed something on my listen. I have the utmost respect for BB King, but this record didn’t do anything for me. Maybe I’ve listened to Get Down With James Brown: Live At The Apollo Vol. IV too many times and it’s spoiled all similar live albums for me. Maybe I need to listen again.

This is so cool. What a voice.

First time listen and I'm mesmerized. Played it front to back. A new favorite.

Idk this kind of music isn’t for me. 3/10

Carré

Great storyteller. Great voice. Great band. The crowd was maybe a little enthusiastic but that’s not the fault of “the King”.

Live At The Regal B.B. King 1965 Genres: Blues Styles: Blues Rock, Electric Blues, Live 1. Every Day I Have the Blues (★★★☆☆) -Contexto: El narrador expresa que la tristeza y los problemas forman parte de su vida cotidiana. Es un blues de lamento, pero interpretado con una energía casi festiva: la música contrasta con el contenido pesimista. 2. Sweet Little Angel (★★★☆☆) -Contexto: El narrador habla de una mujer que lo atrae profundamente y que tiene un enorme poder sobre él. El "ángel" funciona como una figura de deseo y fascinación, con bastante carga sensual y sexual. 3. It's My Own Fault (★★★☆☆) -Contexto: El narrador reconoce que su sufrimiento sentimental es consecuencia de sus propios errores. Cuando tuvo el amor de esa mujer no lo valoró, y ahora debe aceptar que ella lo trate mal o decida abandonarlo. 4. How Blue Can You Get? (★★★☆☆) -Contexto: El narrador se queja de una pareja imposible de satisfacer: le da regalos, dinero, afecto y hace sacrificios por ella, pero nada parece ser suficiente. La canción convierte esa frustración amorosa en una exagerada y humorística competencia de sufrimiento. 5. Please Love Me (★★★☆☆) -Contexto: El narrador le suplica a la persona que ama que vuelva a quererlo. Es una petición directa de afecto, marcada por la necesidad emocional y el miedo a perder definitivamente la relación. 6. You Upset Me Baby (★★★☆☆) -Contexto: El narrador describe el efecto que una mujer tiene sobre él: lo altera, lo excita y le hace perder la tranquilidad. Es una canción de deseo y atracción, con un tono más juguetón y sensual que las anteriores. 7. Worry, Worry (★★★☆☆) -Contexto: El narrador está consumido por la preocupación dentro de una relación. Teme perder a su pareja y no puede dejar de pensar en lo que puede salir mal. Es el lamento más extenso e introspectivo del álbum, y B.B. King transforma esa ansiedad en una interpretación progresivamente más intensa. 8. Woke Up This Mornin' (★★★☆☆) -Contexto: El narrador se despierta y descubre que su pareja se ha marchado. La canción trata del abandono y de la sorpresa dolorosa de encontrarse solo, aunque la interpretación musical mantiene una energía relativamente ligera y rítmica. 9. You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now (★★★☆☆) -Contexto: El narrador deja de suplicar y adopta una posición de orgullo: le dice a su pareja que ella fue quien perdió algo bueno. Es una inversión de la dinámica habitual del blues de abandono, porque ahora quien tiene el poder es él. 10. Help the Poor (★★★☆☆) -Contexto: El narrador se presenta como alguien necesitado y pide ayuda y compasión. La petición puede entenderse literalmente como una súplica a favor de alguien pobre, pero también funciona como una metáfora de su propia vulnerabilidad y necesidad de amor. -TOTAL = ★★★☆☆ (3)

#224/1001 🇺🇸 The start introduces BB as the best voice in blues. What about his guitar playing? This is a great sounding record although slightly odd sequencing so it doesnt flow quite as well as it could. Best tracks: How Blue Can You Get? You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now, Worry Worry.

Jeg synes det er kjedelig…

This is terrific

Lucille steals the show.

It was fine

This has instantly become one the top 5 destinations I would time travel to.

4.7/5 excellent live album from the goat

good unc music for east new york

Blues is really interesting to me, cause it feels like there’s a really sharp contrast between the lyrics and the instrumentals. They sound like such fun and upbeat songs, but it would be pretty depressing if you made it into a ballad. But I think, for all the intensity and talent that he brings to it, this album really only works for me when it’s the more upbeat songs. The slow songs just drag for me, it doesn’t work as well for me. It’s still pretty great though, there are some pretty phenomenal moments on it. Favorites: It’s My Own Fault, How Blue Can You Get?, Help The Poor

Gostei muito. Skipless album. Realmente o rei do Blues. Favorite tracks: worry, worry; how blue can you get?; sweet little angel.

Guitar Center blues, but the crowd goes wild

BB 3.75

it was alright, kinda too much of the crowd screaming tho imo idk not really my thing but it was stomachable

Breaking my usual format because these are all effectively the same song... #theblues

Live-Album. Aber angenehm.

Fun album. Enjoyed it.

I enjoyed this! It made for soothing background music!

A powerful, passionate evocation of the blues.

Another live album? Please generator. ----- B.B. Is a blues icon. His voice is incredible, the guitar emotional and the band swing and bop pleasingly. I can't cope with the crowd noises, poor recording quality and other quirks live albums provide. I can respect the artistry. I can see it in its important historical context. But I don't vibe with live. I'd never return to this specific album again (although I'm going to check out his recorded output)

I liked this one, didnt get too old for me which is rare for live albums

There might be better BB King albums IMHO but I could still listen to him all day.

How big band bl

96/100

Voice of velvet, with real character that hits down the ages. Loved it; was much of the same sound though, and I found my poor attention span switched off for the last few songs...

Real American music. If the blues ain't for you, keep it moving. B.B. King in his prime!

I loved this album. I feel like BB King could get me into the blues, fittingly enough. Interesting to hear BB as a young man. I never heard of him till "Rattle & Hum."

Nice music, just not for me

Damn, listening to this brought back some strong memories of Tommy McCracken for me. That alone merits five stars. Tommy was a blues singer from Chicago (Cincinnati originally) who learned his trade opening for BB King. I had the opportunity to play bass for Tommy on several occasions, most notably his 82 birthday. This one got me right in the feels, as the blues should.

This is perfect to listen to on a Sunday while you’re finishing up chores and cooking dinner. Something about it is just so very human.

1965 Blues Every day i have the blues

Great listen!

Fine album, just a bit too flat for the King here. Not enough for me to really help it stand out among the many great albums on this list. 3/5

Very hard not to like the King. Oftentimes Recordings tend to suffer from being live performances but BB King and co. are so confident on the stage that it's impossible to avoid tapping your toes. It can admittedly be a little noodly at times - the stuff that sounds great when you're grooving and cutting up a rug but doesn't quite suit more contemplative listening - but it's good otherwise. Fav tracks: You Upset Me Baby, Sweet Little Angel

Favourite so far

B.B. King is the Blues! 4.0

A unique cool album I would have never heard of otherwise. I liked it. 7.4/10

Dope

B.B. King is always a decent listen, even though I wouldn't describe blues as really my style. He can make his guitar sing better than I can talk. 3.5/5

Something missing that’s doesn’t quite get it to a 5 but I love BB King

It’s cool to hear these songs and to hear the crowd go nuts for them. I feel like I understand blues songs better than I do jazz, but most songs still don’t move me personally.

Blues classic, great to sit and enjoy and a great distraction

Surprisingly not bad, liked this type of blues

Got a great voice dude was made for blues.

Wow, the energy on this is absolutely, impeccably palpable! After yesterday's 90-minute album, 35 minutes was a breath of fresh air. I love hearing the way King interacts with the audience, and the enraptured way they hang on his every word. Reminds me of James Brown's "Live at the Apollo," but I honestly might prefer this one! Hearing the audience yell every time King rips his guitar is so addictive. This was my first listen, and I feel like I could hear this every day without getting sick of it. The blues are one of those genres that everyone knows and respects, but getting into the music itself can be difficult and often requires putting up with poor sound quality. This is such a refreshing break in the norm, and serves as a both talisman of the genre's purism as well as a celebration of its impact at the time. Fav Songs: Everyday I Have the Blues, How Blue Can You Get?, Worry Worry, You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now, Help the Poor Least Fav: Please Love Me Score: 8

top tier blues. guitar and vocals focus, very fun background album

Really fun soul, blues, jazz, even rock fusion. You can hear the genres emerging and pulling in their different directions.

Good album from a blues legend but didn’t quite blow me away like o was hoping for. His voice and guitar playing is obviously incredible and from this you can hear how he was adored at the time. I think there’s better albums from B B King so I’m gonna give this one a middle score which is maybe a bit harsh.

A quick half hour jive

Really fun live album. Blues are definitely better listened to live

Very dynamic and captivating. Feels like you’re there live. Some VERY poorly aged lyrics about controlling your partner. Everything blends and flows incredibly well for a live recording. Musically brilliant, top level blues guitar and expressive vocals

Classic

A punchy 34 minutes of blues; King has the audience in the palm of his hand, which lends the performance a frenetic energy. King is introduced as "the world's greatest blues singer," which sounds odd only because I think of him in his later years first and foremost as a guitar player. The first and last tracks are rhythmically unusual and make the whole thing feel a little off-kilter. I may need to relisten to this one a few times before I come around to the idea of enshrining it as one of the greatest blues albums of all time.

Is it worth hearing before you die? I don't know. Wiki cites the fact that several great musicians have studied this album as inspiration for their live performances, but that doesn't make something inherently great for general audiences. Is it important? Sure. Am I confused why its on this list? Yeah. I have tried to review albums, and not the list itself, but I am a week in and i've gotten 2 albums that are all covers and this.

A very classy sounding album.

Прикольно, хотя и не совсем мое. Классное взаимодействие с залом. Хайлайты - It's My Own Fault и Worry, Worry.

Not for me, every song feels samey

like a worse stevie wonder "stewie? isnt that the baby from family guy? harharharhar"

B.B. was in topvorm en dat hoor je

Shit. It deleted my notes....in short, every song FUCKS. Tracks 2 and 3. I muttered, "oh that's FILTHY." more than a few times to myself. He has the crowd LOCKED IN over here. Great listen. Worry worry is the best track on the album. The ending was weaker than I expected, though. Was it cut off?? A look at RYM confirms it was not. Tracks 8-10 were a bit of a let down. 3.5-4. First side is 4-4.5

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Regal is the word. This is big, boisterous blues with King in fine form and enjoying himself hugely. I prefer my blues a bit rougher (I want some Howlin' Wolf on here) but this is really good

I’m sorry all hail the king and all but it at blue enough for me.

Último día de la semana que vengo a la ofi y toca esta bestia milenaria de la que sólo he escuchado temas sueltos. El disco tiene eso que hace que el blues sea lo que es (divertido y sexi), con la particularidad de que es un álbum en vivo, con banda y siendo blues con guitarra eléctrica. Todo muy bien. Gracias y hasta la semana que viene.

Beautiful electric and soulful blues.

Probably my favorite B.B King record. B.B. and his band were really cooking on this one.

Best live album I've gotten so far. BB King knows how to command a crowd and the audience was so lively throughout the whole thing. It's a high 4, but points taken off for the lackluster closer and how same-y the songs were in subject matter.

Great vocal, but can feel a bit samey and the screaming fans wasn't a positive. 3/5.

Ålreit, bare ikke min greie.

God blues. Ganske energisk til tider.

A legendary blues set from B B King, this and Cook County Jail are essential albums in any blues collection, the band is on fire throughout the set and King's unmistakeable guitar style is as beautiful and subtle as ever.

7.5 / 10

Blues live is always better

For me BB King is peak blues. Great singing, great guitar playing and improvisation, and memorable tunes, this album has everything I want in a blues album. Add in the ambient crowd sounds and his stage banter *chef's kiss* The only weird thing is that it seems like this album ends rather abruptly.

This is about as good as I’ve heard when it comes to blues. Add in that this is excellent as a live album experience and you have a real success here. King is so talented, the guitars and his voice are outstanding and the crowd’s energy and enthusiasm only adds to it all. I loved the build-up and conviction paired with the audience’s reaction to the last passage of How Blue Can You Get, what a night it must have been. 1 listen Favorite Tracks: Sweet Little Angel, How Blue Can You Get?

I prefer classic jazz to blues, but as blues goes, this is very good of course. I do like the live album energy.

Solid blues album, really fun listen

B.B. King is a a great blues man and shows it in this live albums. He’s got the voice, soul, guitar licks, and band all sorted out, and the crowd eats it up. There’s simplicity and few frills here - he doesn’t play at a blistering speed, his solos don’t run on for days, no shreddy guitar battles. Just a dude playing the blues with all his heart behind it, and that’s something you can feel.

Pretty good listen, short and sweet. The crowd sound like they're really into it, and the album doesn't drag on too long

Not my type of music

72

Very Upbeat and big horns. Rather than bluesy. I like a more mellow, slow blues with wistful guitars. Too upbeat. 2.5 out of 5

I am not a fan. Especially because this is a live album

Muy raro.

Fabulous album

Brilliant album. BB King is one of those artists I’ve never done a deep dive on, but this live album had so much energy.

I guess this is one of the best introductions to blues that I am going to get. Have heard the name B.B. King practically all my life but never really listened to his music. Atmospheric of the clubs back in the 60’s where this music will have been enjoyed and it strikes me that I might not have accessed it live easily at that time. Tight band and singing lead guitar, giving us an education in love through the lyrics.

Decent

I really enjoyed this one.

Not a fan of live albums

A great artist, a pretty good live album.

Don't think this one is as good as his Live at the Apollo recording. But it's BB.

IDK MAN

lots of good live albums reccently

fun!

fun to listen to even though i don’t love live albums. the songs all sound very similar but not too bad. just a neutral experience for me.

I can’t imagine who hears this and doesn’t think it’s amazing. BB King live is the best BB King.

Time machine stuff right here. If I could travel back, I’d pretty much only use it to see artists in prime scenarios. At a career peak, with the perfect crowd, in iconic venues. This seems like one of those scenarios.

Greate album!

NICE

I'm on record as hating blues and live albums but I didn't hate this. He's a really good performer - solos are so melodic and his voice is great. Also love the horns and the screaming crowds - nice to hear blues in a moment when it was still current and not striving for "authenticity". That said hate most of the songs - half of them just repeat the same line over and over ("everyday, everyday I've got the blues"). The 12 bar blues thing is so repetitive that he transitions from one song into another by playing the same chords and doesn't stop in between.

Otro disco de un directo???? Esta guay, pero es que no creo que sea lo mismo un directo que un disco propiamente dicho pero que sabre yo

Suena guay pero me pasa que todas las canciones me parecen la misma. Así es el blues supongo. Me ha sorprendido el público que sonaba más a lo que esperaría de un concierto de one direction. Aún con todo buena musiquita.

didn't really like it, wasn't my preferred genre but id say the best song in my opinion was: help the poor

One of my favourite albums of all time. BB king is the possibly the greatest electric guitarist of all time, maybe behind Hendrix. And what a voice. Added to this on this record is the wildness of the crowd, utterly enthralled by BB’s magnetism. He’s a force of nature and they’re along for the ride. If only all live albums captured this energy so well

I heard BB King play at a club in Detroit at some point in the 80s. His set was just about exactly the same as this record. He probably played this every night for decades, but it still sounded completely fresh.

pleasant to listen to i like it

i'd give it a 3.5 if i could but i really did enjoy it

Very bright for the blues, but very enjoyable of course.

Another testament to the fact that the greatest recordings of all blues and soul artists take place in intimate live settings, where you can hear the crowd whipped into a frenzy. Fantastic.

a lot of bops. "if you love me, do what i say. if you don't do everything i say, you better get on your knees and pray" took me by surprise. either a reference to abuse or roleplaying. but god his guitar playing slaps. i don't got enough knowledge to really compare the album to other blues ones because while the blues hit right sometimes, it's not really my thing. his wails on worry, worry go right through me but the little joke about hitting women bothered me. things are getting better so that's good. the last two songs, you done lost your good thing now and help the poor ar my favorites. so good not a bad album overall and i'm glad i listened but not one i'd go back to often. like 6/10 as far as my personal tastes are concerned

Ohjee een livealbum... Dat is nogal Hit or miss voor mij. Om de een of andere reden vind ik een live blues album wel wat interessanter ofzo? Omdat dat betekent dat er meerdere losse jamsessies en solos in kunnen zitten die niet in de officiele recordings zitten. B.B. King is natuurlijk een absolute legende, maar ik word vaak wel een beetje blues moe na een aantal nummers. Dit album gaat voor mij vallen of staan met de kwaliteit van de recording... Recording is prima, je hoort net ff te veel van het publiek naar mijn smaak, maar de instrumenten en zang klinken wel duidelijk en goed. Daarnaast; hoe de fuck kan iemand zoveel emotie in een 'simpele' gitaar leggen?? Vind het dik dat er wel een beetje gespeeld word met het publiek. Je merkt dat B.B. volkomen op zn gemak is en het publiek eigenlijk simpel aan het bespelen is. Daarnaast is de band insane. De blazersectie, de piano en natuurlijk de gitaar; het is allemaal loeistrak en klinkt echt fantastisch. De nummers lopen ook redelijk in elkaar over met niet teveel geouwehoer ertussen. Dit is voor mij een charmant bluesalbum dat eigenlijk in 35 minuten laat zien wat de Blues nou precies is, wat de charme is maar toch ook een kleeeeein beetje waarom ik er niet de grootste fan van ben. Het is allemaal vrij veel van hetzelfde, lange lange solos en leunt gewoon heel erg op de frontman en op hoe vet je de gitaar als instrument vind. Dat gezegd hebbende; dit is denk ik een perfecte blauwdruk(haha) van de Blues als genre. Beter dit dan een studio album omdat de solo's en instrumenten hier beter tot hun recht komen. Ik heb me ook geen seconde verveeld, dus lijkt het me niet meer dan logisch dat dit 4 sterren is. FAVO: Sweet little angel, Worry, worry, Help the poor

favs: every day i have the blues how blue can you get you upset me baby worry, worry you done lost your good thing now rating 2.5/5

Musicianship at a very high level. I don't connect that much with the blues. Which feels sad. But maybe that's the blues.

Jazz?? I don't like jazz

This is the pinnacle of live jazz. The energy of the crowd really complements the dynamic flow of the music. It is technicality infused with musicality. Often, music like this can turn into wanksmanship and not be listenable. Not the case here, it is entertaining and marvelous at the same time. 5/5.

I've been conflicted on certain albums that were compilations or featured a lot of covers. However, it's hard to fault this live album for that when King has the audience completely wrapped around his finger. The instrumentalism by King and his backing band throughout was really exceptional. The audience banter joking about beating your wife not so much. 3.75/5

Bruh…not after what I got yesterday (Im not having a great run for this) Everything sounded the exact same to me it’s really one that I’ll probably forget about

fav songs: it's my own fault how blue can you get? blues, soulful, dynamic 60/100

I went to Memphis a few years ago and B.B. King had made his mark on every street around. After listening to this, I can understand why.

Moment définitif dans l’histoire de la guitare

Quand même nice j’aime bien l’aspect jazz et live

#997. I looked at an inflation calculator, and it said $20 from then is worth $213 now. And I have to say, I'd love my Angel Baby or whatever too if she was just handing me $213 bills all the time. 4/5: nice

what an album! You can hear the inspiration

This is awesome. What a gig!

No offense to B.B.King and his music. His overall talent and the other musical instruments featured in his performances are top tier. But other than that for me this album has nothing else going on. I dont think I will be listening to this artist anytime soon.

Great music, much enjoyed

I got the blues, kraft macaroni and cheese.

B.B. King and the blues are intrinsically synonymous, to the point that even if you've never heard him before you still know he's a legend of the genre. The recordings used for Live at the Regal are passable stereo versions of original mono masters. So you get King in the forefront, but the drums are in one ear and the other accompanying musicians in the other. The songs themselves are very similar (which is my biggest gripe with the blues) but something magic happens here that negates that complaint, and that's the audience. There's an electrical connection with B.B. King and the crowd, and it's enough to give you goosebumps. He's a legendary blues artist, without a doubt, but he's an icon because of his ability to make the genre click with anyone who heard him wield it like a magician.

Sounds like a great show

Pretty solid 100th album! Good and bluesy, and the way he works the crowd was superb.

hat spaß gemacht

It's really good for a blues album , but blues isn't really my thing

Not the biggest blues person but this is blues right from the source! High energy, wish I could be part of the crowd

Heard before?:❌️ Will listen again?:❓️

Really fire sound and beautiful guitar and vocals. Mostly it’s an absolute vibe but the kind of misogynistic ‘old fashioned’ theme to the lot of the lyrics doesn’t really sit well when I’ve listened.

Awesome Blues

Superb live album

Dope

C'est cool

This was great fun. BB King is obviously a great blues guitarist, but he’a a great singer too. This was a live record where the crowd reactions added to the album.

Not as good as the jazz samba, but decent

An excellent, quintessentially-jazzy live album.

This is a really good live album. I don't love blues but none of this was the boring kind I think of when I think about disliking it. Great performances and seems like everyone's having fun.

I liked this more than I thought I would. I thought BB King was a lot smoother than this. I'd love to have seen this live. On record, it's a good late-night blues album.

8.5/10 absolute legend of blues and his soulful laid back vocals are immensely impressive as well as every instrumental solo and the relaxed tempo

Great!

bluesy very nice.

Best: Sweet Little Angel; Please Love Me; It's My Own Fault Worst: Worry, Worry 4 stars

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It’s alright

Felt like half of the songs were the same and that combined with it being live meaning it gets interupted by the audience made it a not so good listen

Vibe clamorosa, come Sam Cooke all'Harlem Square. Periodo pazzesco per la musica mondiale.

No fav song

The first few songs really were not my jam, but I really liked the second half of the album.

This album is quintessential blues. Despite this album nature as a live recording the mixing is surprisingly clean while still sounding like a live recording. The songs themselves are all full of soul all throughout them. To me what really brings this together is king’s comments to and banter with the crowd it very endearing.

Great musically, but jesus some of those lyrics get on my nerves.

Without him music would not be what it is today.

Nice live blues album from one of the greats.

got vibes, but this just ain’t for me

Sweet

Pretty relaxing but can also be great music to get shit done to

i was straight JIVIN !! though not likely ill revisit often, saved 1/10

hell YEAH man. honestly the best part was hearing the crowd go insane at certain parts

Classic blues

B.B King has such infectious energy, the way he carries himself and his band is so cool to listen to, audience can’t get enough of it either. His rolling dialogue is so natural and a fun way to introduce each song. His voice is amazing, there’s no wonder they call him the King Of Blues, his skills on the guitar are also amazing, so much so people scream in you every time he plays. This live album was created so well, really makes you feel like you’re there, I’ve not listened to much blues however I feel like I’ve been spoiled already. Definitely will be listening to more of him soon, however I’ll probably be stuck on this album for a while! Forgot to mention also his band who do such an amazing job, keeping up with King and never missing a beat. Fantastic job!

tight as fuck. what a voice. wicked energy. just fun. 7.5 / 10 Best track/s: Worry Worry, Woke Up This Morning, Every Day I Have The Blues

This music is great but I do think I was born too late to fully appreciate it to the full extent it deserves. I'm sure this slapped so hard to be in the crowd tho!

Now *here's* some chooglin'. I like blues, I find it hard to think of that much to say about this tho - it's pretty smooth and tight, like really really solid blues rock, but maybe missing that bit of weirdness and edge and intensity that you need to really really get into it?

it's not surprising this is considered one of the greatest blues albums of all time. The tension and release of this groovy, slow, and emotionally dense live album really creates a visceral reaction for the listener. it's no surprise that some of the greatest guitarists of our generation (Santana, Mayer, Clapton, and Knopfler) all use this album as a primer before performances.

The king is cool.

7.9/10 Really fun, takes a second to get into it, but pretty great when im really vibing with it.

Very cool to listen to this.

It's good. Dips in the middle and makes me feel like I'm in a 50s lounge bar, but still good. Help The Poor is amazing, and a good way to top it off.

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I would’ve liked to be in the room where it happened

A great blues album that is fun, short and sweet. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: it’s my own fault

Really really good but I wish some of the songs were longer. Right when I started getting in to some of them, they ended. Would love to hear some longer jams.

enjoyed

Great live album! Truly incredible skill from B.B. King! Worth a listen for sure and a couple of tracks worth saving.

I’m still not entirely sure why some live albums make the 1001 list while others don’t, but if any artist deserves to have one included, it’s probably B.B. King. He’s an absolute blues legend, and with B.B. King, what you see is what you get — no gimmicks, just world-class blues played with feeling and authenticity. I was really looking forward to hearing Live at the Regal. This is a fantastic live album. One of the things that stands out straight away is the crowd noise, which adds so much to the experience. You can feel the excitement in the room and just how much the audience is anticipating a great performance. It gives the whole album real energy and atmosphere. B.B. King is a superb performer, and this album captures exactly why he’s regarded as the king of the blues. His guitar playing is expressive, his vocals are full of soul, and everything feels effortless. There’s a warmth and charisma to the performance that makes the whole thing incredibly enjoyable. This is also a very easy album to listen to. Even if blues isn’t your go-to genre, there’s something timeless and accessible about this performance. It’s fun, engaging and a brilliant showcase of what made B.B. King so special. Favourite tracks: Every track is enjoyable, but I particularly liked “You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now” Least favourite tracks: Everything on the album is worth listening to Album artwork: Standard live album cover

This list needs way more blues representation

ik weet niet of ik het live-deel nou echt een toevoeging vond, en het werd zoals vaker bij blues wat eentonig, maar het was een goede ene toon

Sublime live recording. 4.5/5

Nice background jazz. I really like the stage work the performer does. The little jokes are very charming.

Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: It's My Own Fault/ Worry Worry Date listened: 02/07/26 (during thesis!!) Listen when: Rainy Saturday or Wine Bar I love when live albums have a track or two with the singer talking to the crowd and telling a story, gives Are We Still Friends by Donny Hathaway in Live.

I enjoy jazz and soul but know little about blues music and I dislike live albums

Don’t know much about blues but that was very enjoyable!

Pretty good but I'm not really in a jazz mood at the moment. I guess I also just don't know music well enough to appreciate really good jazz

blues clásico en vivo y de calidad 3.7

They don’t call him the King for nothing.

The King, man. It sure wasn't Elvis. I guess I'll note that I was surprised at the vocal range on BB -- apparently he's got a totally useable falsetto and can slip in and out of it pretty fluidly. Doesn't contain my favourites but he's an absolutely champion. "I'm a blues man. I'm not happy until you're not happy." 5/5

Probably the best BB King album I have listened to.

Schön jazzig, fetzt

The music is awesome, and his voice incredible. The lyrics sometimes made me cringe a bit, and it does date the whole thing. I won't be too harsh, cause man this is singing

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Super awesome

He works the crowd so well and you can tell they're super into it as a result. This is one of those albums where the crowd noise adds to it.

not really my thing but still don’t mind listening to it 2.5

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Bluesalbums has usually been a tough challenge to work through for me, particularly when it has been live. This album is something else, though. The songs are more straight to the point and more varied, and the solo/jam-parts doesn’t go on forever. I enjoyed this and it deserves a good score.

𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 is one of the best early live albums I’ve heard. More than sixty years later, it still captures the excitement of being in the room as B.B. King works his way through the set. His guitar playing is superb, but what really stands out is how effortlessly he connects with the audience. The album never feels like a document of a performance. It feels like a performance. The crowd reacts to every joke, every vocal line, and every guitar phrase, giving the record an energy that many live albums struggle to capture. My only complaint is that it’s far too short. Just as the concert really finds its groove, the album is already over. Still, if you want to hear why B.B. King became one of the defining figures of the blues, 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 makes a very convincing case.

Enjoyed it. But not really my thing

Not a massive blues guitar fan but actually quite enjoyed this. Probably won’t come back but glad to have listened.

Bliss. Happiest bluesman ever.

I finished my first listen at around 12:10PM. I had 3 listens after that. I’m not a blues listener usually, but this album was very good for what it is and B.B. King himself is very charming and the dialogue he weaves between the songs is sweet.

A great live album from a terrific musical talent.

Although it is a live album, I think it actual works to it's advantage in this case. This is a fantastic album and when it comes to the blues BB is King!

I think the blues is best heard live and this record certainly reinforces that belief.

This really isn't for me, never cared for blues. That said, this is entertaining. Would have been great to see this live. Also, where can I get a $10 dinner? Why did no one ever tell me that it was an option to go upside my woman's head?