B.B. King - Spotlight on Lucille

Artist:

King, B.B.

UPC:

077778623120

See Also:

Diane Schuur - Heart to Heart Eric Clapton/B.B. King - Riding With The King

Description:

Includes liner notes by Charles Scaar Murray.
On SPOTLIGHT ON LUCILLE, B.B. King closes his mouth and lets his significant other speak for him. Featuring a dozen instrumentals recorded in 1961 and `62, this set finds a still-young King further developing his sound into the instantly recognizable trademark it would soon become. Listening to these tunes, you can hear him drawing from such diverse influences as Robert Johnson, Django Rheinhardt and Charlie Christian. But you can also hear the elements that were already influencing the next generation in Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck.
Backed by a swingin` rhythm section and potent horns, King and Lucille explore the territory where the blues becomes rock & roll. From the medium shuffle of "Blues With B.B." and "King Of Guitar" to the up-tempo "Jump With B.B" to the Basie-esque "Powerhouse," these tunes offer a glimpse of a legend in the making, performing in a unique situation. And through it all, Lucille speaks her mind with the openness and surety of someone who knows exactly what her partner is thinking even before he does.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Slidin` and Glidin`
2. Blues With Bb
3. King of Guitar
4. Jump With Bb
5. 38th Street Blues
6. Feedin` the Rock
7. Just Like a Woman
8. Step It Up
9. Calypso Jazz
10. Easy Listening Blues
11. Shoutin` the Blues
12. Powerhouse

Album Information

Release Date:

01/28/1992

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Blues

Subgenre:

Regional Collections

Label:

Point Blank

Catalog Number:

91693

Original Release Year:

1991

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

43 : 3

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