B.B. King - My Kind of Blues

Title: My Kind of Blues Artist: B.B. King Release Date: 1961 Re-Released On: 12/22/2006 Label: P-Vine Records, Platinum Disc, EMI-Capitol Special Markets UPCs: 096009233020, 4995879043714, 724384929626, 499587904371 Genre: Blues Styles: Early R&B, Soul-Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Electric Blues, Memphis Blues, Regional Blues Moods: Amiable/Good-Natured, Dramatic, Earnest, Gritty, Passionate, Refined/Mannered, Reflective, Wistful, Intimate, Laid-Back/Mellow, Organic, Poignant, Rollicking, Sophisticated, Boisterous, Cheerful, Confident, Earthy, Elegant, Happy, Joyous, Reverent, Rousing, Stylish, Sweet, Autumnal, Bravado, Fiery, Freewheeling, Innocent, Plaintive, Street-Smart Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now
2. Mr. Pawnbroker
3. Understand
4. Someday Baby
5. Driving Wheel
6. Walking Dr. Bill
7. My Own Fault, Darling
8. Catfish Blues
9. Hold That Train
10. Please Set a Date

Year Type Label Catalog # 2006 CD P-Vine Records 4371 2003 CD Platinum Disc 2330 2000 CD EMI-Capitol Special Markets 49296

My Kind of Blues [Ace]

According to his biographer, Charles Sawyer, this is King's personal favorite among his recordings. Unlike most of his albums from this period (which are mostly collections of singles), this was recorded in one session and takes him out of his usual big-band setting, using only bass, drums, and piano for accompaniment. The result is a masterpiece: a sparse, uncluttered sound with nothing to mask King's beautiful guitar and voice. "You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now" (its unaccompanied guitar intro is a pure distillation of his style), "Mr. Pawn Broker," "Someday Baby" (R&B Top Ten, 1961), "Walkin' Dr. Bill," and a great version of "Drivin' Wheel" are highlights. (Out of print.) ~ George Bedard, All Music Guide

Name Credits B.B. King Vocals, Guitar Gregg Ogorzelec Reissue Producer