Live At The Regal

I liked it! Very classic. I was impressed but nothing really stuck with me... Still worth it

To address my biases: I do not like live albums typically. That’s not to say no live album is good or can be good, nor is it to ignore the many live albums that play an integral role in the discographies of many top artists. They will just never be my preference. This album demonstrates this nicely to me: King is an excellent performer and vocalist, and his band supports him well, the album is solid, but so much is given over to a screaming crowd, or to conversation and talking to a crowd. This time is vital in live performance, but in recording it drags. We will never be the chief audience of this album, that was a privilege granted to those present. That the album is a short half an hour is a victory here, what novelty it offers would surely be lost by an extra 15 minutes. I did not dislike this album, it is fundamentally quality blues, but I feel it being a live album only hampers it.

This album is fine with some good singing and playing but I don't think I'll listen to it again. Just not my thing.

Hands down the greatest blues guitarist.

good but sam cooke better

The way that audience sounded like the grinding, sweaty extras in the juke joint scene from 'Sinners'. This was fun!

Phenomenal recording.

I love the audience. we're all just the same. He's a king and a human all at the same time

honestly felt like i was in sinners when listening to worry worry... not my typical listening venture but i was not unwholly unhappy so! it's a win for sure. black excellence :)

A great album to listen to on a lazy Sunday after a busy Saturday. Enjoyed every second of it but not quite a five star album, not quite sure why, but I'm sure there's a reason in there somewhere

A cool live album but would rather hear a studio albums

I appreciate the album and I love how the energy translates even now when listening to the live recordings but overall this is too blues-y for me. Just isn’t landing. Help The Poor was my favorite track though.

10/10… jazzy blues / soul / *1965 👂

Not bad but not my type

Está bueno

not my fav kind of blues.. but its blues.. and bb king is legend... enjoying this shit at them moment ngl...

He's good, isn't he?

Fun live album with a well practiced band - but not exactly the most memorable experience

B.B. King é excelente e esse é um ótimo live album!

B.B KING

BB King was an exceptional entertainer, and it shows on this album. It's one of the rare live albums that sound better because it is live. I don't listen to blues often, but this is one of the best blues albums I've heard.

will definitely be listening to this again, i usually dislike live albums but this was defo worth a live version!!

This has to be up there as one of the best live albums of all time. This is my most surprising 5 given out so far. I love some blues here and there but I don’t find myself really getting into it that much but this feels like the gold standard. The can feel the energy of the recording in an incredible way.

One of the best live records ever.

Geiles Album, ich glaube 4-5 Sterne

4/5

Transports you back to another time. What a voice.

Was pretty good

Not my favorite

Loved the energy of the crowd. can't imagine feeling that hype about an artist today.

I know it’s called the blues but this was so big and joyful and FUN. Loved the crowd noise. Great way to kick things off.

Not for me. Probably influential for the way music developed but i don’t like it.

It’s blues. I’m sure it’s very good blues. But it sounds like all other blues

3- Stars (7/15)

Not a big fan of the blues but I AM a big fan of this album. That guitar and that voice are incredible in any genre. B.B. leads a great band through a short history of 20th century blues classics and blows the roof off the place.

I love how loose and precise this is at the same time. Love King's approach to blues guitar too, not over the top but 100% crisp and accurate and adds so much to it all. His band sounds phenomenal here, great audio quality on the mixing. The middle of the set is the high point for me with How Blue You Can Get (electric energy) and Please Love Me.

Was more rocking that I expected

Rating: 4.9/5 Short Review: A live album that feels completely alive, capturing blues at its most expressive and immediate. B.B. King’s guitar and voice carry raw emotion with total control and charisma. Favorite Track: How Blue Can You Get. The call-and-response with the audience and B.B.’s phrasing make it feel intimate and powerful at the same time.

Very good

Great blues album all around

How do young purple not appreciate BB King? You have to move and feel it in your soul. Every time. Every song.

I’d probably rate this 4.5 but rounding up because it’s King and this is from 1965.

It’s not the sort of blues I go for. Big-band blues fees so abstracted from the original article. But it’s undeniably a great show.

100% the best thing to happen to my music taste in the past couple of years is falling in love with the blues. its a very Helpful thing for one...really reinvigorates my excitement for Most Western Popular Music by some kind of proxy. but man as much as i was praising little richard yesterday, i'll take the blues over rock and roll anyday at this point. b.b. king is most notable as a real virtuoso guitar player, and he's got a band here that really keeps up with him, including when its someone else's turn to solo. but equally important is his voice, which is so pristine and well-enunciated in a way that makes it so you dont miss a word, but he can still yell and growl and croon without breaking that composure. he wasn't the most Wild performer but he really illustrates how much room the blues gives both the performer and the listener...so much thought and effort in every inflection, and enough time for all of it to actually be Processed and have real gravity. few other genres move at exactly my speed with exactly my priorities these days. and what a great show of all of it!

6.6/10

Cool live album

I think that Live At The Regal is a very enjoyable album from start to finish. I always thought that B.B. King was a jazz artist when it turned out that he was actually a blues one. I still ended up really liking this style as the songs were very often upbeat and catchy and the general stage presence that B.B. King gave off added quite a lot to this album. One thing that i was a little bit confused by was the fact that B.B. King got introduced twice for some reason once in the first song (which made sense) but again in one of the later songs. I guess it is one of those you have have been there sort of things and i of course couldn't since i wasn't born yet (Hell, my parents weren't even born yet). Even still, it's a very enjoyable album and one of the 60s' better offerings. Best Song: Sweet Little Angel Worst Song: You Upset Me Baby

Quintessential blues. BB King IS blues. Solid guitar, solid vocals. (4)

Outstanding

Goddamn. When you want to a show an alien what music is to humans, show them this. They'll get it. Don't think anyone could compare to King's combination of soulful, bombastic, power vocals, and clean, stank face making perfect tone guitar playing

cool

‘Sweet Little Angel’ is a beaut!

wowza. had me dancing

Male Aretha Franklin vibes. Serious swagger and soul.

Nice live version of bb and band!

An energetic and joyous experience, B.B. King has such an incredibly captivating voice and presence. I love how psyched the crowd is, I think the cheers and noise really add to the immersion. The album flows really well, with the band continuing to jam while B.B. King talks to the audience between songs. Can maybe feel a bit samey or even aimless in some places but I guess that’s kind of the point in a way. Favourite tracks were “Worry, Worry” and “Help the Poor”.

What a cool dude

I was trying to listen to The Gerogerigegege album the same day, which I succeded but I had to pause few times and B.B. King had to help me so thank you.

I was ready to give this 1 star cause it's Blues ... but as it turns out, it just cannot be hated. It's basicay the same song played 10 times, but the song is pretty good

I like B.B. King and I wanted to love this album but it was just okay.

First of all, that voice! Just wow! His voice is nearly as good as his guitar playing, and that is saying a lot! To do this live is just amazing, this is just a beautiful performance! He comes across like he is preaching the blues, with how he talks to the crowd.

Legendary. Pure Blues bubbling away in a hot cauldron poured ontop of you washing away any bad music taste you’ve ever had, first tightly grasping your heart and purifying you from the inside out.

Blues, live 1964 -> 4

Виски, Нью-Йорк, костюмы, умопомрачительная красота

Der King, einfach unschlagbar, und wenn es um Blues geht einfach die Ikone.

Not a blue guy, but this is pretty undeniable.

Absolute classic. Wonderful guitar work, powerful vocals, electric backing band, AND marriage advice? What more could you want

Pretty good

It's not my favorite style of blues, but it's a party with BB King, what could be bad?

Excellent live album. Early BB King.

This was a fun listen. It's a genre I dont know that well so that was fun. I love the 60s black crowds and how into the music they would get. Cool to see where else was going on while the Beatles were dominating the charts. I really enjoyed his voice, and I really enjoyed his crowd interaction. But it all sounds the same after a while.

I actually had a couple of these songs on my Playlist prior to this alblum popping up. Classic Blues. When I am in the mood for the Blues BB is a go to.

This was a really good listen

I'm going to be honest. I hate Live albums and never give higher than a 2 for them... But this is B.B. King. The King of Blues and a legend... The fact his only album on this dumb list is a live album is bullshit and as much as I hate and despise live albums. I cant disrespect the man with a low rating.

Now this is a hell of a good Blues album. Love me some B.B. King. It being a live album isn't even remotely an issue. Someone mentioned you could draw a straight line to popular music from today from this album to now and they're absolutely correct. I can't believe this album is from the 60's. Some of the guitar solos are sick. B.B. King has all the swagger and charm of Elvis, and his band freaking rocks. Some of these songs have killer riffs. My favorite of the bunch is "Worry, Worry”. It’s something about the way he talks to the audience that just makes it special. I seriously love his stage presence more so than any other live album so far. It actually makes me love the album more for once. Blues music is pretty consistently good on this list, and this is no exception. The way B.B. comes off is charming, and the way he thanks the audience after every song is also pretty cool. Even though this is a Blues album, I can't help but be very charmed by it. I will for sure be returning to this, and I'll likely be returning to check out some more of his discography. At the time of this review, Live At The Regal is the third highest rated Blues album on the site, and it shows. The music, singer, rest of the band, ambience, and especially the vibes are just immaculate. A near perfect album. It's easy to tell the songs apart, and I added at least my favorite one to the usual rotation. Also, at 35 minutes long and 10 songs, it starts over so quickly that by the time you realize it, you've already listened to the entire album like 5 times completely through. The only reason I'm not giving it a 5 is personal taste. I love it, but I would not always listen to it. For that reason and many more positive ones, it's getting as close to a 5 as it possibly can. I'm rating it a 4.9 out of 5, and wish the website gave us an option for half stars. A sentiment I've shared a few times and will likely continue to do going forward as needed. Great album. Blues music kind of kicks ass. Killer weekend album and just a super good album in general. Can’t wait to see what the other highly rated Blues albums have in store for me. It’s going to be pretty hard to top this!!

I enjoyed hearing BB belt out a few numbers I hadn’t heard before. Some excellent guitar work as well.

Great collection of songs and some of B.B.'s best guitar. Good backing band too and some nice interplay with the audience. Not heard before but glad I have now.

Such a great blues album. I loved it.

I guess I'm not a blues fan either. This was fine, but it just didn't excite me and no single song stood out from the others.

Loved it. A pure joy. Bit concerning that the song that came on next was about a 16 year old not doing what he wanted... but that wasn't on this album.

3,9/5

good for studying, chill. nothing stood out but njce for background music

I am just a sucker for any live album where you can hear the crowd cheering and jeering and singing along. Also, I’ve long known of King as a virtuoso guitar player, but this record gave me a new appreciation for his talent as a singer (particularly evident on the tender “Worry, Worry”).

Each note...so simple but so precious...so full of soul...like he's picking every string of your poor poor heart...singing to beat of every rain drop that's ever fallen onto your head....the fuckin' King...man... Good live album, but doesn’t deliver the energy I look for in these sorts of things.

Great guitar. Love the gravely voice. Don’t listen if you’re tired, too relaxing.

high 3.5 how blue can you get hino worry worry hino help the poor hino

Nice live album, B.B. King really is that guy.

damn that was fun

My first thought was "He sounds so young! I had never considered that BB King was actually ever young". In enjoyed it, it was good

It was okay. Most of the songs sounded the same. The sound of the audience was annoying to listen to.

fun!

Lol bummer that the blues are perfect for me rn

A good one.

One of the best live albums

Lots of talent and passion.

Less sad blues and more fun blues live album. Very good sound and pep. I'm not sure I'll ever be a big blues fan but I enjoyed this live performance.

A masterclass in showmanship, but the tracks tend to blend together a bit for me. It’s a solid experience to appreciate once, though it’s not something I’d ever feel the need to listen again. Good? Definitely. For me? Not Really.

pretty good, once again not my fave genre but excellent voice/belting notes

Dang. This album slaps. I’ve always loved BB King, but I don’t ever remember listening to this album. The energy of the crowd, his voice and guitar, the band. It all comes together beautifully on this album. The recording is really good too considering it was recorded in 1965. I just wish it was longer.

Ich sag wie es ist das Album ist nicht nach meinem Geschmack toll ist es schon aber mehr fällt mir jetzt auch nicht dazu ein

"..I gave you seeeeven children... AND NOW YOU WANNA GIVE THEM BACK..." One of my go-to karaoke tracks once I want to belt out a song after five beers. Not the same shouting from the crowd as for the King, but Im imagining it. Overall, this is one among the albums that got me into blues.

There is no way not to understand this as classic.

Pretty cool and enjoyable overall.

Not every song was a hit (many were!) but somehow I have a desire to listen to this album in entirely repeatedly.

I didn't expect to give a 5 to any blues albums just because I don't have a good ear for it, but I really enjoyed this particular one.

Solid stuff

Loved this album

Great album

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know some of the songs but not in this live setting How do I feel about this artist? Who doesn’t like B.B. King? Favorite song(s)? Everyday I Have the Blues, Please Love Me Overall Thoughts: I’m don’t usually like live albums where you can hear the crowd, but it works with blues and jazz. Always love some good blues guitar, and B.B. was the literal king of it. Solid listen, great flow, super fun album overall.

Funky and fun

Enjoyable listening. Good background music for just about anything, and definite enjoyable moments. Catchy rhythm to the music.

Blues. Nice att det var live. Favoritlåt: How blue can you get

Clearly a foundation of the blues. A lot of the melodies feel very familiar

Likely one of the best live albums I've ever heard. BB Kings intimacy with the crowd is just incredible. Sound engineering was top-notch.

Great mix of jazz along with the blues.

Enjoyable listening. Good background music for just about anything, and definite enjoyable moments.

Я не любитель слушать концертники, но это было увлекательно. Прекрасно чувствуется и слышится, сколь филигранно BB King взаимодействует с аудиторией как искусно играет команда и как непринужденно, весело и в то же время чувственно проходит концерт с эдакой атмосферой общности и высокой вовлечённости. Я прекрасно понимаю почему именно он - король Блюза.

B.B King - "Live At The Regal" (1965) Вывод: Это не соло ради соло - это разговор двух влюблённых, которые знают друг друга десятилетия: Кинг и гитара Люсиль. Говоря о блюзе, нужно понимать что прежде всего это нечто субъективное Сам блюз это целое пространство - свободное и неторопливо, принимающее всех За общим спокойным и тёплым тоном Кинга скрывается  большая боль, исходя из текстов Для него сцена - это не выступление, а разговор И он рассказывает о своей душе: нет ничего и никого, кто понял бы его лучше, чем гитара и блюз Это состояние передаётся толпе, в несколько буржуазной форме подаётся мысль - то что здесь, в этом месте ты дома Кинг не просто поёт, он создаёт пространство, где каждый в зале чувствует: меня поняли, мою боль услышали. Для Кинга не в первый раз было выступать в Регалии, так что он полностью в знакомой обстановке, и пение перемежающееся с разговорами с публикой выглядят особо уютно Не каждому исполнителю дано вызывать доверие, симпатию к себе, будучи таким важным и титулованным 'Королём Блюза' Истинно благородный и талантливый человек будет искреннен, исполнителен в своём деле, и уважать публику Важная деталь - это запись концерта в театре Regal Theater в Чикаго в ноябре 1964 года. Аудитория там была преимущественно афроамериканской, и это влияет на атмосферу: музыкант и зал находятся внутри одной культурной среды, без дистанции между сценой и слушателями. Тексты все об одном - любви, но не только женщины, но и к блюзу в целом Так заговорить гитара может в руках только глубоко любящего человека, это некий дуэт - Кинг и гитара, говорят о взаимной долгой любви Что можно выделить: 1️⃣Во-первых, сама манера игры B.B. King. Его гитарный язык построен на экономии. Он почти никогда не играет длинные пассажи. Вместо этого использует короткие фразы, паузы и характерное вибрато. Это напоминает речь: фраза - пауза - ответ. Именно поэтому ощущается 'диалог' между Кингом и его гитарой. Паузы в его игре столь же важны, как сами ноты. 2️⃣Во-вторых, структура концерта. Запись не устроена как обычный рок-концерт, где песни идут подряд. Кинг постоянно разговаривает с залом, шутит, комментирует происходящее. Поэтому сцена действительно превращается в пространство коллективного переживания, а не в одностороннее выступление. 3️⃣Третья важная особенность  эмоциональный баланс. Голос Кинга мягкий, почти дружелюбный, но содержание песен часто говорит о боли, одиночестве и потере. Это типичная блюзовая парадоксальность. Блюз не столько выражает страдание, сколько превращает его в форму совместного переживания. Поэтому атмосфера одновременно тёплая и трагическая. В целом, это напоминает call-and-response, традиционную форму афроамериканской музыки, уходящую корнями в госпел и рабочие песни. Живой разговор, между исполнителем, залом и инструментом. С музыкальной точки зрения альбом важен ещё по одной причине. Он демонстрирует модель электрического блюза, где гитара не перегружена техникой, а служит инструментом выразительности. Оформление обложки в духе традиционного афроамериканского дизайна, отсылаясь на особенность публики, исполнителя и самого выступления. И он, Король Блюза, растворенный в черном пространстве, является лишь проводником публики в свой внутренний мир где общество стало справедливее, добрее и эмпатичнее Сам он не важен так, как эта пустота вокруг, как и паузы в разговорах и музыке

I have so many friends that are either way into music or they're actually in the music industry. One thing these people have in common is the love of seeing live music. Indeed that's one of the core elements of music love: the live concert setting. Real music lovers seek out this aspect of the art and they thrive on it; it feeds them, nourishes them. But one common element I've found that is confusing as all hell is their DISLIKE of recorded live music. Like, they're never going to drop in Frampton Comes Alive or Cheap Trick At Budokan or Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park. It's confusing and maddening. I, for one, welcome our live recording overlords. I love when an artist can capture lightning in a bottle and we can relive those moments forever. Am I ever going to see Led Zeppelin? No but I can hear the BBC Sessions anytime I want. Hendrix only released 4 albums but we still have dozens of live recordings to pour over and break down. Can I go check out (whatever) band who broke up or has a dead lead singer? Probably not. But I might find a bootleg of a radio show from 19-something or other. All that is just a setup for describing the brilliance of BB King Live At The Regal. It's the songs. It's the passionate performance by King and the whole band. It's also the crowd enthusiasm. The energy that comes from both artist and audience fuels this disc. This is the kind of album that (hopefully) makes people fans of live recordings.

Ooft. The King of Blues indeed.

I’m not a huge blue’s fan, so we’ll see how my opinion changes after listening. Almost done, and even though I don’t mind it, I’m finding myself ready for it to be over.

The king of the blues according to the announcer. Not sure I could argue with that.

243 albums in and I get my first blues album! I enjoyed it a lot but perhaps if blues was coming up more than 0.4 percent of the time I would notice how samey it is. Great voice and great guitar, not much else to be said.

A decent enough listen, but I don’t enjoy blues enough to give this more than 3. It’s a good performance(s) given by a great voice, and it being a live album gives a nice flavour of the atmosphere around 1965. But beyond that, didn’t make a huge impression.

This is a very strong blues album, and definitely one where the live crowd (and King’s interactions with them) enhances its energy and atmosphere, which are immense. The vocals and guitar naturally have the starring roles, but the whole band sounds great, especially the drummer and the horn section. Some might say it gets a bit samey, but as I’m biased by my love for the blues, I disagree. Even beyond that there’s a lot of variation of rhythm, tempo, dynamics, etc. between the tracks. The side one run from ‘Sweet Little Angel’ to ‘Please Love Me’ is particularly brilliant.

Such a great blues album, and it was recorded live. Insane. Such a fun, infectious performance, with some wonderful musicianship.

Good vibes and good instrumentals, nice crowd atmosphere.

Pretty enjoyable for the most part; I'm not a big blues guy so more than a couple of songs like this will get old fast to me. The live setting/energy does give this a big boost.

Yeah, and boomers have the gall to call us whiny. I joke, B.B. King is a legend, his voice is amazing, and the music is very well played. But man this is some whiny shit. And it's live. If I wanted to listen to someone talk about their problems for half an hour straight, I'd have become a therapist. Best song: You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now

This is excellent. BB King is an amazing guitarist and this has the vibes. Forgiving it being live following our pre-album artist discussion.

Great live Blues album, but not my personal favorite.

Fun, energetic, good times blues.

It's a live album but it's also some damn good blues. That's what you get with B.B. King. As I've mentioned, I don't much care for live albums but I did still enjoy this one for the pure bluesiness.

225/1089 a cool, relaxing blues album. i liked it but i’m not super in tune with the genre and it kinda didn’t stand out to me 47/100

BB is the best!

Truly the king of the blues 💙

还没体会到布鲁斯的魅力

Normally don't like live music recordings but this was different. It felt real and the cheers were not distracting.

muy cool

this is the blues

The vibe is there

If you ever find yourself wondering how good can it get, you can put on this album and find out. Unless you don't get it, in which case you ain't got it.

Solid blues album which I enjoyed listening to.

Listening session: february 25th, while getting ready in the morning Listened to before: no Thoughts: this made me like blues more than I would’ve thought and I bet it would’ve been great to witness this live Favourite tracks: Every Day I Have The Blues & How Blue Can You Get?

No es mi tipo de album y a pesar de durar 34 minutos se me hizo largo. Valoro el año en el que está hecho pero apenas pude disfrutarlo

pas ouf

- i am listening to this album while waiting for mum's birthday cake to bake at 9:57pm on a school night. im probably gonna scroll on pinterest while listening! - fave song - woke up this morning overall rating 5.9/10

He is so great

I grew up with this in HS. It's slick, polished and represents the energy he brought to every performance. You have to see him in person for this to really hit hard because the man was the consummate performer. His studio albums were milquetoast, but that was not his passion. His passion was crowds and the stage and this album is the best example of it.

3.5 - Good

It's not that I dislike the blues. I actually quite like blues rock. I just don't feel a lot of connection to the OGs. When I think of the blues, I only think of people like B.B. King because of their influence on acts like the Rolling Stones. Perhaps that's a bit problematic. There are certainly interesting things happening on this album. It just doesn't interest me as much as the British interpretation of blues does.

Ain't a damn thing wrong with this album and a whole lot that's right. If you love the blues, you have it, have heard it or need to hear it immediately! If you ain't got no love for the blues, honey child you need to go and do some living! Lord almighty!

I can respect and appreciate the influence that blues greats like B.B. King, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, et al have had on music, and I enjoy listening to it in short stretches. But while this may be an unpopular opinion, the repetitive nature of the songs and actual repetition of standards by various artists wears on me after a while. It's a genre best enjoyed live, which I give this album a tip of the hat for trying to capture. I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could, but it falls short of great.

Rating shamlessly stolen system from George Starostin: Variety: 2 Adequacy: 5 Listenability: 3 Uniqueness: 1 Emotionality: 4 B.B. King has more or less been the default "this is blues" sound that's been in my head since I was a kid. Never one to be taken with the genre, I was still exposed to quite a bit of it growing up, mostly via movies and tv. I think King had such an overwhelming influence that most of what I was hearing, if it wasn't actually him, owed him a heavy debt at the very least. This usually amounted, in my mind, to a pleasant, but very samey background noise. One I associate with some cosy chain bbq restaurants I used to frequent to some degree. Unfortunately I also associate the sound with a certain brand of over-kinetic blues rock familiar to anyone who was aware of Bruce Willis, Jim Belushi, and the like that has since become grating when performed this mode. This was a first listen for me, and was pleasantly surprised to find that King doesn't suffer too much from any associations I have with the watered down product mentioned previously. While it did end up mostly being pleasant background noise, my ears did perk up at "How Blue Can You Get" and "Worry, Worry". The banter and the crowd noise made this a pretty chill experience, but far from an essential one. Glad I listened but can't say I'm any more or less a fan of King.

I do not have the musical skill, knowledge, or aptitude to speak on the craft here. As a listener though, I dig a bluesy electric guitar just jamming out, that is a mood I could sit with for a while.

Legendary artist, nice to hear the background sounds and the interaction with the audience

Ni Bien ni mal, es un buen álbum pero en mi gusto personal lo tuve mas de sonido de fondo, me resultó solo relajante

Ok vocals! Expressive, laid-back, easy-to-listen-to. Classic 12-bar blues vibes. Feels like an essential introduction to rhythm and blues, and understanding connected/related genres

shitt

Ladies and gentlemen, the king of the blues

I do like listening to blues music, but this album reminds me of a particularly dull Jools Holland show. With Jools guesting on piano, obvs. Hilariously, Spotify carried on after the album finished, playing songs from other old blues artists, and it took me 10 minutes to notice that they weren't BB King...

This is one hell.of an album. I can't believe I had never listened before. One of if not the best live albums I have ever listened to. As someone whose idea of the blues has been more or less perverted by the kind of people who are now vanguards of the music (fat white guys who love expensive guitars) it is great to hear it performed so freely and without a bunch of artifice. This band may have always sounded great but it boggles the mind to think of them sounding any better than they did the night this was recorded. This album is way at the top of my list and I am thankful for this generator for exposing me to something so fantastic.

Live at the Regal (1965) is a live album by blues legend B.B. King recorded on 21 November 1964 at the Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. This is another album that I wasn’t familiar with. I thought I had quite broad musical taste but I’m already discovering that I tend to stick to what I know and like. In fact when I checked last.fm I didn’t have any listening stats for B.B. King at all. So this album turned out to be a complete revelation. Having given it my customary three listens, I’ve promptly given it another three as it’s just so good! This is definitely going on my vinyl wish list! I listened to Dire Straits earlier in the week, and although it was better than I assumed it would be, Live at the Regal brings everything I didn’t like about that album into focus. Where Dire Straits is clean, Live at the Regal is dirty and 100% better for it. King (and his band) give a performance full of life and emotion. It’s hard to critique the songs on an individual level as they are all good and fairly similar in style. The stand out track is ‘Help the Poor’ . From the rating of the individual songs this should be a four star album, but the energy of the live performance bumps it up to a five. Side A: Every Day I Have the Blues - 4/5; Sweet Little Angel - 4/5; It’s My Own Fault - 4/5; How Blue Can You Get - 4/5 Please Love Me - 4/5 Side B: You Upset Me Baby - 4/5; Worry, Worry - 4/5; Woke Up This Mornin' - 4/5; You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now - 4/5 Help the Poor - 5/5

Great energy, wonderful blues guitar showcase. He's the King for a reason. Favorite track: How Blue Can You Get?

This is what commanding a room sounds like. B.B. King isn’t just performing here—he’s leading a conversation. The way he plays off the crowd, teases lines, then answers himself with Lucille is masterful. One guitar phrase carries more emotion than most players manage in an entire solo. The band is on fire. The rhythm section never lets up, the horns punch without overwhelming, and the whole thing flows like a single, continuous performance rather than a collection of tracks. They chain together song after song with total confidence, shifting keys and moods effortlessly. It feels alive. This is the kind of live album that makes you wish you’d been in the room. Not flashy. Not overproduced. Just pure musicianship, chemistry, and control. An easy five.

Kinda nice, kinda cute

King is one of those artists who is so prolific it’s hard to keep up with the canon. I have no idea how this stacks up to his other albums, though I’m certainly familiar with him - albeit as a later-stage artist. So it was cool to hear a younger King play the music that made him famous. Really enjoyed.

Am I a BB King fan now? Maybe, I loved half the songs and appreciate the marital advice! Hopefully there are more of his albums in the list.

60s Blues. Live album of blues guitarist. One of greatest Blues albums. Excellent entertainer, great atmospheric crowd reactions.

How blue can I get? No bluer than the King… 5 very blue stars

7/10 - Lively performance but just doesn't strike me.

It was fine. I know it’s supposed to be legendary, but I just don’t like live albums as much. All the songs sounded the same too. It’s original blues, though. So I’ll give it a 3.

Great Live album from a great musician in his prime. Some songs sound a bit too similar for long stretches, but then it syncopates and makes you smile. It’s a fun listen.

-1 star because it's a live album, +2 because it's BB King.

I’m not typically a fan of the genre, but this album was great! When I saw the album title I was worried that it’d be a long album, but in the end I kind of wish it had a few more tracks.

I can imagine sitting in a blues club, knocking back a few and watching this performance perfectly happily but this style of old blues is just not something I ever put on to listen to. I can appreciate his voice, his soulful guitar work the quality of the band but it’s just not something to actively listen to for me. 2.3

I liked this. I think music like this is so much more interesting live than in the studio. His voice is amazing and the musicianship is top notch. And the drumming is brilliant. This is the type of blues I want to hear. The fact that it's live and the band and vocals are so flawless is highly impressive. Sounds great for a 1965 recording too.

Rey del blues, lo mires por donde lo mires. No es mi estilo musical preferido pero hay que darle crédito por lo que representa en la historia de la música. Adorado, citado y copiado hasta la extenuación, King dio al blues el estatus definitivo que merecía como el estilo del que surgió casi todo. En vivo se comprueba todavía más el porqué de su fama y su repercusión.

Great BB King blues!

Just not something I would listen to.

My only problem with the Blues is that the the songs are all very similar. Similar theme, similar tempo, similar vocal styles. However, that being said, BB King does something special with it. He's an incredible band leader and musician, truly one of the all time greatest guitarist in the way that he just commands the instrument. Blues, I think, is something that almost has to live on a live album. To hear the crowd's reaction to everything that BB is saying and playing makes the experience much less abstract. He's there with the people, speaking to them. I don't think the album would be the same without that crowd.

Not for me!

This style of music is either a) background/elevator music, or b) music that HAS to be listened to live. It's giving incredible jazz bar vibes, not spotify. Obvz BB has an incredible voice, im just not hearing it in through the intended or even an appropriate medium. I also like the instruments, but I really wanna see them performed live with a porn star martini in my hand in the 1960s!!!!

not bad

great blues

I like the blues and I like BB King, and I enjoyed this album. I will say that after listening to it, so many of these songs sound SO similar. I would enjoy them more sprinkled in with some other songs as part of a mix. Anyway, I am giving this three stars.

Everything was fine, but nothing stood out, and most of it sounded the same

je m’imagine premier degré dans un bar de jazz dans les années 50/60 en train de danser c’est super chouette

He’s been downhearted babe.

I’m giving this album an extra star because BB King is a legend and there’s a lot of passion and energy in his performance. I just don’t like the blues. Every single song sounds the same as the one before but with different lyrics. It’s repetitive and the only thing that saved it was BB King’s vocals.

Great blues band.

Live At The Regal consists of classic blues tunes that feel more lively with all of the clapping, cheering and the occasional comment you'll hear on certain songs. Listening to live albums is not something I typically do, I always tell myself that I prefer studio albums because I believed the original was always better, so to hear a live album that's over 60 years old and is performed by the legendary B.B. King definitely began to change my view on live albums.

loved. not only listenable but enjoyable

в целом прикольно но наверное блюз просто не для или настроение было не подходящее

Superb blues record by one of the best to ever do it

made the blues popular, skilled at guitar

I understand the glaze. This was fire

0/10 bekannt 4/10 Beste Songs: Sweet Little Angel, every day I have the blues, it’s my own fault

I can see why this is such an important album for blues, but just not my type of music. Nothing really stood out to me.

positives: He has an amazing voice with lovely lyrics negatives: the sounds sounded not that different from each other id much rather listen to the studio album favourites -its my own fault -how blue can you get -you upset me baby

This was great. How may concerts has B.B. King concerted? My guess is more than 10 but less than 10,000,000.

How fun! King is great and the audience is at times just as entertaining.

What a legend. As live albums go, this is up there. I saw BB live once and got to meet him. He was sitting at a table and people waited in line to get an autograph. I was the only one bold enough to go for a handshake, which I got. I sometimes still think about how that might not have been a great idea because he kept the sharpie in his hand between his fingers and it was a bit awkward and what if I squeezed too hard and the sharpie hurt him or something? He was fine. I don’t know whatever happens to that autograph.

Dug it.

This is my first time listening to this album. It's just wall-to-wall solid blues, which is exactly what you'd expect from B.B. King.

Got this album on vinyl, love kt

Great live recording

I usually have less of a preference for live music but it was so cool to hear the excitement of the crowd and the parts that would get them most hyped up.

incredible! could really feel the energy through the record and he sounds phenomenal live overall really great listen

Not really a big blues guy but had a fun time listening to it while reading a book in my hammock. Great sunny day background music.

Very much not my thing. Very strange panning, either hard left, hard right or center

As they said in the film "Crossroads," "Blues is when a good man feels bad because he's thinking about the woman he once loved." This album follows that thesis roughly halfway; the other half is full of upbeat, I'd even say downright danceable songs. B.B. King is a giant of the genre, no matter how you look at it, and here he shines. It doesn't matter that half the songs here aren't even his, they're so-called "blues standards." What matters is how he performs them for half an hour, practically without a break (remember, this is a recorded concert), how he improvises, and how the band understands these improvisations from the first note. The audience is wild in the background, which adds a bit more energy to the record. A classic of the genre, I can't say the album has stuck in my head, but it was a pleasure to listen to.

She needs to leave him alone, he can't take any more heartbreak!

Kørt lidt i baggrunden, helt fint. Kommer dog ikke tilbage tror jeg

You can tell they had a good time recording this and the energy is contagious, but it's not amazing.

8/10

B B King enthusiast for a long time. Influenced some of the most prolific guitarists of the 60's/70's, hell everyone that picked up a guitar after him. Shreds.

I'm not usually a big fan of live albums, but damn this made it better. The soul and energy of the music and crowd was crazy.

3.5 rounded down, listen again

For a live album, it was fine. A short listen.

This is the kind of album that makes me wish I had a vinyl record player. Also, probably more on the swing side than blues but the band properly gets down in How Can You Get. .... i really need to begin a vinyl collection

One of the greatest live/ blues albums of all time

Nice live album. King's guitar and voice sound great, and his backing band also sounds like they're on their A game. If it wasnt for the crowd noises and King's chatter the production would almost fool me into thinking this was a studio recording. Not usually the biggest fan of this kind of piano and horn-heavy blues/R&B, but the songs here sell it pretty well and dont overstay their welcome. 8/10.

Loved this so much. Took me right to Memphis.

bro really feels some typa way about women

non il top genere al momento per me, però il blues ci st

Armed with 'Lucille', a sh*t-hot backing band and likely plenty of iconic "guitar faces", B.B. King runs through half an hour of some of the finest blues guitar playing known to popular music. With a mix of his own material and blues standards from the likes of John Lee Hooker, Memphis Slim and Charlie Singleton, 'Live at the Regal' sees King and his crew follow that iconic blues formula: a slower 12-bar shuffle with empassioned vocals, led out by an explosion of a lead riff from King. No wonder he was the 'King of the Blues', as he knew how to rule every song he played with a remarkable riff emulating from 'Lucille'. Guitar playing was still trying to break free from its more basic origins by the 1960s, but the success of King, Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry encouraged more guitar players to take centre stage with solos to match the entertainment value of the vocalists, and for that, King deserves the reverence he receives. 'Live at the Regal' is a fine record of King's energetic live shows, and definitely one of the more iconic blues records out there! Best songs: Every Day I Have the Blues, Sweet Little Angel, It's My Own Fault, Worry, Worry, You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now

All hail the king! Becoming a household name is isn't an easy thing to do, but it's even more astonishing of a feat when you manage to become the single most influential name in your genre. What I really enjoy about this live album is the audience participation. Sure, the music is great, but what really amps up the listener is having a highly engaged crowd.

I don't listen enough to B B King and always enjoy it when I do.

Big band blues with BB King front and centre. I slightly prefer a more raw unrefined blues … but … this is good and slick. At times it reminds me of Ray Charles. Needless to say BB King is very talented. Low 4/5

Love the big band backing, and both the vocal and guitar delivery are excellent.

Sixty years has a way of completely recontextualising an album. I am not listening to the same music B.B.’s audience were. They are hearing something white hot, innovative and unbelievably, unbearably exciting. They cannot contain themselves and the MC is doing everything he can to whip them up into a frenzy so it can be bottled for the LP. It's impossible for me to connect with this music in the same way. It’s nice, it’s solid, it’s very pleasing music, it may even be ahead of its time or genre defining. But it is not exciting, it is not electrifying. I would need to be on a diet of very restrained or antiquated music to be able to hear what they are hearing. But regardless, I had a good time and I’m happy to have heard him roll out the classics.

BB King live album gets a low 4 for me, I love a good live album and this captures the vibe so well, all the tunes are played as well as I’d expect from him and the band and it’s just good throughout

Yep still loving these live albums. So much fun and so much energy even all these years later. “Help the Poor” is most certainly where “Black Magic Woman” came from but i can’t find anything online and feel crazy for that. Favorite song: How Blue Can You Get?

OK

what a vibe reminds me of blues mondays in sw

Coolt med en ung BB King, har jag nog aldrig hört förut. En fyra.

Absolutely loved this. Have heard BB King songs before but never listened to a whole album. Loved everything about it and have added the cd to my wish list.

cool

Groovy, yet with a strong undercurrent of energy

Highlights: Everyday I Have The Blues, Help The Poor

I LOVE THE BLUUUEEESSSSS! this album made me miss Tanner

Well this was sooo good the crowd the lyrics the quality the emotions

Not really a blues listener, but I recognize class when I encounter it.

Quite enjoyed this. Great energy and superb guitar playing, but the constant talking/shouting irritated me a bit!

Actually enjoyed it, not completely my thing, but you have to admire the music and fabulous guitar playing. The precursor to rock.

I really enjoyed this!!

phenomenal

i want to explore this genre more. i’ve never known about this artist until now. i feel more cultured. fav song: worry worry

It’s BB King! What can I possibly say that hasn’t already been said. He’s amazing. This is fun and although I don’t seek out this music, I always enjoy when I hear it. Good times all around. Makes me wish I could travel back in time to frequent a cool dive bar and see him live. Can’t pick a standout. 01-28-2026

i knew Blues Boy King was a singer, but hadn’t really heard anything outside of when he was pretty old. it’s so insane the greatest blues guitarist of a generation also had a voice like Donny Hathaway. i found it interesting how short a lot of these tunes are. would have guessed more improv/solos. also a plus he told the fellas not to hit their wives. one can only conclude this was a radical departure from the norms of the 60s

not bad, some bangers are there but definitely not the type of music for everyday listening will be PERFECT for evening smooth vibes, some glamour parties, or red carpets (preparation for them) I liked the audience sounds on the background. pretty unusual and interesting, despite its simplicity 7/10

Really love the love album vibe !

Classic live blues. Electric

He’s so good- the voice, the soul.

>>>> the Beatles

A very solid album, I can't say I am an extreme fan of blues music, but I do understand how monumental it was to developing various genres of music. I really like the instrumentals and have heard a few of the songs from the album (as covers though). Help the Poor was the album highlight.

8/10 i love blues

70

It was pleasant enough, but a bit like visiting a museum rather than enjoying an album.

Ikke objektivt dårligt men heller ikke rigtigt noget for mig. Jeg er ikke så meget til blues.

his youthful voice shines,

Enjoyable hard rock.

I think every song on this album falls into the "women amirite?" category of blues music.

Live blues album, not too special

Jazz, inte så bra men inte heller så dåligt, tänkte knappt på att de var igång.

I am not a fan of live albums. All the hooting, hollering, clapping, and whistles just take me right out of the music, and I never really get into the groove. The most overused word in this album was baby. At least the songs were short.

Pull my music-appreciation card, but I don't like this much. Too much band intrusion. Mr. King gets accolades for his voicings, but seems kind of one-note to me. I could really enjoy some of of these if he wasn't singing along (blasphemy?). B.B. can play the blues with few peers. Too bad I hear the guitar too infrequently.

Not my favourite type of music but this skipped along quite easily. It’s a style and a feeling. At some point though you have to shake off that feeling or you’re gonna be stuck in a vat of despair.

This was a great time capsule, and a young BB King has some vocal chops I had never recognized — though he did rely on one particular trick throughout. The arrangements were unexpected too, as much focus on horns and the overall presentation as on the guitar. I guess I'd have liked to hear more guitar work, and I am not in love with the record, but a 4-star seems like a better representation than a 3 for what I got from this album.

Yeah, there's a lot to like here. I don't know that he's my favorite guitarist or anything, but he has tons of charisma and his tone is fantastic. The songs are fine, mostly variations on the "woman done me wrong" theme, but I guess that's the blues. Still, the vibes are strong and a good time seems to be had by all. (Though the "don't go upside your woman's head because that'll just make her smarter" line really stuck out like an ugly, horrible, distractingly painful thumb.)

While the first song hit a note with my Weltschmerz, I felt bored with the album.

The live album pushed it over the top. You can feel the energy of the music and the crowd's in return. I could picture being in the room. This album is likely the most amount of time I have spent listening to blues, and the most I have listened with scrutiny. It set the bar high.

Jazzy

Swing

I have not historically been a live album lover but god this is ELECTRIC. The energy that was in that room in 1964 is preserved eternally and it is undeniable. The first track of Every Day I Have the Blues is transformed from its lyrics of heartache to a prayer and a promise. Every day I’ve got this genre of music that transcends time and space and circumstance. It’s a lifeline and you feel the weighty importance of a Black man getting to sing in a room full of people.

Ja det var väl kuligt. Tbh minns typ inte ens då det var två/ tre dar sedan men torr det var ganska mid?

I enjoy BB, saw him in the late 90's. His guitar tones are unique and his lyrics are sadsack but upbeat. I don't know this record or how it can be classified as his essential work, I think he's had better albums. Maybe this one established him as the king of the blues in 1965? The horns were for the 60's crowd, they don't offer as much to his brand of the blues today. On a few of the tracks they were just window dressing. He plays Lucille so well and it sounds beautiful as he makes her sing, but nothing on this album is groundbreaking as far as BB or the Blues. Great mix of songs. The crowd seemed to be enjoying the show. I had fun listening to it, but by no means is this an album anyone must hear before they die. 3 stars for a solid recording but nothing earth shattering or innovative, no hit songs came from it, maybe it has strong influences though.

So good I listened twice

Beautiful blues

So I tend to roll my eyes when someone gushes about how deeply the blues moves them. Really. It's just some repetitive 12-bar blues patterns and indulgent lamenting about broke down happiness. But I get it, undeniably, B.B. King's style of guitar flourish and heart-felt hollering moves me. Plus there's something to a live performance like this where the audience loses its shit from the energy in the air.

Soul album it was ok

background music

3/10 - Favorite song: You done lost your good thing now

Decent, not amazing. King can really play and his voice is good. I found this a bit monotonous though. Just not my thing I guess.

1. 4/5 2. 3.5/5 3. 4/5 4. 4/5 5. 3.5/5 6. 3/5 7. 3.5/5 8. 4/5 9. 3.5/5 10. 4/5 Average: Stars

Blues

Man this is a wild cohesive album, of course it was all live but the way each song went into the other in a seamless transition; it's just so flawless. Blues is so underrated and the way B.B. King was playing his guitar, letting it sing in some tracks is amazing. It had such sound of despair and yet it made you bounce. Overall great album.

Real blues!

Fantastic

Music and vibes are FINE, but why does this list love live albums so much. If I don't know the artist it brings nothing but annoying extra noise to the songs. -1 rating for that >:(

This was a great blues album. I loved the live energy and the brass band. BB King really was a master at his craft.

Some people say that this is the one of the greatest Blues albums ever recorded and I heartily agree. I've always loved the Blues and B.B. King is one of its masters. If you're not tapping your feet while listening to this album then you have no soul. Loved this album; my favourite tracks were "Sweet Little Angel" and "Please Love Me". I'd rate it 6 out of 5 if I could.

Um clássico, música boa.

a good time

Decent 3,5

Absolute fire heat the whole way through, as B.B. King weaves stories and plays a mean electric guitar over some soulful blues numbers. My only wish is that it went on even longer than just 33 minutes.

This man was goin’ THROUGH it. Really fun album overall. The band kept surprising me because I was expecting solo old guy with a guitar playing blues progressions. Crowd seemed to be having a blast too! (Also shoutout to Mr. King for advocating against domestic abuse!)

I can't say the blues speak to me all that much, but I can appreciate how solid this album is. Not a dull moment to be found. Go off B.B. King and Lucille! Standout: Sweet Little Angel

This is great, but unfortunately it was not as much heat as I felt like I remembered it being.