Ladies and Gentlemen… Mr. B.B. King

~ Release by B.B. King (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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1▼CD: Three O’Clock Blues (1919–1956)
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1Miss Martha King
bass:
Tuff Green (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
drums (drum set):
Phineas Newborn, Sr. (drummer) (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
guitar:
B.B. King (from 1949-05 until 1949-06) and Calvin Newborn (50s US R&B guitar player) (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
piano:
Phineas Newborn, Jr. (American jazz pianist) (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
tenor saxophone:
Ben Branch (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
trombone:
Sammy Jett (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
trumpet:
Thomas Branch (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
vocals:
B.B. King (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
recorded at:
WDIA Radio Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
recording of:
Miss Martha King (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
writer:
B.B. King
2:42
2When Your Baby Packs Up and Goes
bass:
Tuff Green (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
drums (drum set):
Phineas Newborn, Sr. (drummer) (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
guitar:
B.B. King (from 1949-05 until 1949-06) and Calvin Newborn (50s US R&B guitar player) (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
piano:
Phineas Newborn, Jr. (American jazz pianist) (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
tenor saxophone:
Ben Branch (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
trombone:
Sammy Jett (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
trumpet:
Thomas Branch (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
vocals:
B.B. King (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
recorded at:
WDIA Radio Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
recording of:
When Your Baby Packs Up and Goes (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
writer:
B.B. King
2:29
3Got the Blues
bass:
Tuff Green (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
drums (drum set):
Phineas Newborn, Sr. (drummer) (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
guitar:
B.B. King (from 1949-05 until 1949-06) and Calvin Newborn (50s US R&B guitar player) (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
piano:
Phineas Newborn, Jr. (American jazz pianist) (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
tenor saxophone:
Ben Branch (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
trombone:
Sammy Jett (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
trumpet:
Thomas Branch (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
vocals:
B.B. King (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
recorded at:
WDIA Radio Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
recording of:
Got the Blues (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
writer:
B.B. King
2:47
4Take a Swing With Me
bass:
Tuff Green (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
drums (drum set):
Phineas Newborn, Sr. (drummer) (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
guitar:
B.B. King (from 1949-05 until 1949-06) and Calvin Newborn (50s US R&B guitar player) (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
piano:
Phineas Newborn, Jr. (American jazz pianist) (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
tenor saxophone:
Ben Branch (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
trombone:
Sammy Jett (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
trumpet:
Thomas Branch (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
vocals:
B.B. King (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
recorded at:
WDIA Radio Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
recording of:
Take a Swing With Me (from 1949-05 until 1949-06)
writer:
B.B. King
2:33
5B.B. Boogie
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1950-07)
piano:
Phineas Newborn, Jr. (American jazz pianist) (in 1950-07)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1950-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1950) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1950)
recorded at:
Memphis Recording and Sound Service in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1950-07)
recording of:
B.B. Boogie (in 1950-07)
writer:
B.B. King and Jules Taub
3:11
6Don’t You Want a Man Like Me
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass:
James Walker (Bassist credited as playing with B.B. King) (on 1951-01-08)
drums (drum set):
Phineas Newborn, Sr. (drummer) (on 1951-01-08)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1951-01-08)
piano:
Ford Nelson (on 1951-01-08)
tenor saxophone:
Solomon Hardy (on 1951-01-08)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1951-01-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1951) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1951)
recorded at:
Memphis Recording and Sound Service in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1951-01-08)
recording of:
Don’t You Want a Man Like Me (on 1951-01-08)
writer:
B.B. King and Jules Taub
2:21
7Fine Looking Woman
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass:
James Walker (Bassist credited as playing with B.B. King) (on 1951-01-08)
drums (drum set):
Phineas Newborn, Sr. (drummer) (on 1951-01-08)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1951-01-08)
piano:
Ford Nelson (on 1951-01-08)
tenor saxophone:
Solomon Hardy (on 1951-01-08)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1951-01-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1952) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1952)
recorded at:
Memphis Recording and Sound Service in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1951-01-08)
recording of:
Fine Lookin' Woman (on 1951-01-08)
writer:
B.B. King
2:23
8She’s Dynamite
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass:
James Walker (American rock bassist, member of Manmade God) (on 1951-05-27)
drums (drum set) and piano:
Phineas Newborn, Jr. (American jazz pianist) (on 1951-05-27)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1951-05-27) and Calvin Newborn (50s US R&B guitar player) (on 1951-05-27)
tenor saxophone:
Richard Sanders (saxophonist) (on 1951-05-27)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1951-05-27)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1951) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1951)
recorded at:
Memphis Recording and Sound Service in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1951-05-27)
cover recording of:
She’s Dynamite (on 1951-05-27)
lyricist and composer:
Hudson Whittaker
2:30
9Three O’Clock Blues
producer:
Joe Bihari
bass:
Tuff Green (in 1951-09)
drums (drum set):
Earl Forest (in 1951-09)
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1951-09) and Calvin Newborn (50s US R&B guitar player) (in 1951-09)
piano:
Johnny Ace (1950s rhythm & blues) (in 1951-09)
saxophone:
Adolph "Billy" Duncan (in 1951-09) and Richard Sanders (saxophonist) (in 1951-09)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1951-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1951) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1951)
recorded at:
Memphis YMCA in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1951-09)
recording of:
Three O’Clock Blues (First recorded in 1946) (in 1951-09)
writer:
Lowell Fulson
publisher:
Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc. and Powerforce Music
3:02
10That Ain’t the Way to Do It
producer:
Joe Bihari
bass:
James Walker (American rock bassist, member of Manmade God) (in 1951-09)
drums (drum set):
Earl Forest (in 1951-09)
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1951-09) and Calvin Newborn (50s US R&B guitar player) (in 1951-09)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1951-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1951) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1951)
recorded at:
Memphis YMCA in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1951-09)
recording of:
That Ain’t the Way to Do It (in 1951-09)
writer:
B.B. King and Jules Taub
2:17
11You Know I Love You
recorded in:
Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1952-04)
producer:
Joe Bihari
alto saxophone:
Hank Crawford (in 1952-04)
bass:
Tuff Green (in 1952-04)
drums (drum set):
Phineas Newborn, Sr. (drummer) (in 1952-04)
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1952-04)
piano:
Ike Turner (in 1952-04)
tenor saxophone:
Ben Branch (in 1952-04)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1952-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1952) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1952)
recording of:
Darlin’ You Know I Love You (in 1952-04)
writer:
B.B. King and Jules Taub
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Modern Music Publishing Co., Inc. and Sounds Of Lucille, Inc.
3:05
12Woke Up This Morning
producer:
Joe Bihari
congas:
Charles Crosby (drums) (in 1952-12)
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1952-12)
piano:
Connie McBooker (in 1952-12)
saxophone:
George Coleman (US jazz saxophonist) (in 1952-12)
tenor saxophone:
Bill Harvey (saxophone) (in 1952-12)
trumpet:
Floyd Jones (Soul trumpet player and arranger) (in 1952-12)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1952-12)
arranger:
Bill Harvey (saxophone)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1953) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1953)
recorded at:
ACA Studios in Houston, Texas, United States (in 1952-12)
recording of:
Woke Up This Morning (in 1952-12)
writer:
B.B. King and Jules Taub
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Careers‐BMG Music Publishing and Powerforce Music
2:57
13Please Love Me
producer:
Joe Bihari
alto saxophone:
George Coleman (US jazz saxophonist) (in 1952-12)
bass:
James Walker (Bassist credited as playing with B.B. King) (in 1952-12)
congas:
Charles Crosby (drums) (in 1952-12)
drums (drum set):
Ted Curry (in 1952-12)
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1952-12)
piano:
Connie McBooker (in 1952-12)
tenor saxophone:
Bill Harvey (saxophone) (in 1952-12)
trumpet:
Floyd Jones (Soul trumpet player and arranger) (in 1952-12)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1952-12)
arranger:
Bill Harvey (saxophone)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1953) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1953)
recorded at:
ACA Studios in Houston, Texas, United States (in 1952-12)
recording of:
Please Love Me (in 1952-12)
writer:
B.B. King and Jules Taub
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc. and Powerforce Music
2:51
14Blind Love
producer:
Joe Bihari
congas:
Charles Crosby (drums) (in 1952-12)
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1952-12)
piano:
Connie McBooker (in 1952-12)
saxophone:
George Coleman (US jazz saxophonist) (in 1952-12)
tenor saxophone:
Bill Harvey (saxophone) (in 1952-12)
trumpet:
Floyd Jones (Soul trumpet player and arranger) (in 1952-12)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1952-12)
arranger:
Bill Harvey (saxophone)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1953) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1953)
recorded at:
ACA Studios in Houston, Texas, United States (in 1952-12)
recording of:
Blind Love (in 1952-12)
writer:
B.B. King and Jules Taub
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Sounds Of Lucille, Inc.
3:05
15The Woman I Love
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1954-02-06)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1954-02-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1954) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1954)
recorded at:
Universal Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1954-02-06)
recording of:
The Woman That I Love
writer:
Joe Bihari and B.B. King
2:41
16Whole Lotta’ Love
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1954-02-06)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1954-02-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1954) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1954)
recorded at:
Universal Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1954-02-06)
recording of:
Whole Lotta Love
writer:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) and Joe Josea
3:09
17Everyday I Have the Blues
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1955)
congas:
Charles Crosby (drums) (on 1954-03-02)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1954-03-02)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1954-03-02)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1954) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1954)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (1949–1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1954-03-02)
cover recording of:
Everyday I Have the Blues (on 1954-03-02)
lyricist, composer and revised by:
Peter Chatman
writer:
Memphis Slim, Aaron ‘Pinetop’ Sparks (1930s blues & boogie-woogie pianist) (in 1935) and Milton Sparks (in 1935)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), BMG Platinum Songs, Fort Knox Music Co, Fort Knox Music Inc., Golden State Songs, Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Trio Music Co., Inc., Trio Music Company and Tristan Music Ltd.
2:49
18Love You Baby (a.k.a. Take a Swing with Me)
congas:
Charles Crosby (drums) (on 1954-03-02)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1954-03-02)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1954-03-02)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1954) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1954)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (1949–1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1954-03-02)
recording of:
Take a Swing With Me (on 1954-03-02)
writer:
B.B. King
2:40
19When My Heart Beats Like a Hammer
congas:
Charles Crosby (drums) (on 1954-03-02)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1954-03-02)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1954-03-02)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1954) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1954)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (1949–1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1954-03-02)
recording of:
When My Heart Beats Like a Hammer (on 1954-03-02)
writer:
B.B. King and Jules Taub
publisher:
Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Powerforce Music and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
2:54
20You Upset Me Baby
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
bass:
Ralph Hamilton (US jazz/R&B bassist) (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
guitar:
B.B. King (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
piano:
Willard McDaniel (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
saxophone:
Floyd Turnham (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
trumpet:
Harry D. Jones (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
vocals:
B.B. King (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
publisher:
Intersong Music
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1954) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1954)
recorded at:
Modern Studios in Culver City, California, United States (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
recording of:
You Upset Me Baby (from 1954-08-18 until 1958-08-19)
writer:
Riley B. King and Jules Taub
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
3:02
21Sneakin’ Around
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
bass:
Ralph Hamilton (US jazz/R&B bassist) (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
guitar:
B.B. King (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
piano:
Willard McDaniel (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
saxophone:
Floyd Turnham (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
trumpet:
Harry D. Jones (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
vocals:
B.B. King (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1954) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1954)
recorded at:
Modern Studios in Culver City, California, United States (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
cover recording of:
Sneakin' Around (from 1954-08-18 until 1954-08-19)
lyricist and composer:
Jessie Mae Robinson
publisher:
Cherio Corporation and Crawford Music
3:02
22Shut Your Mouth
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1954-12)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (in 1954-12)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1954-12)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1955) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Modern Studios in Culver City, California, United States (in 1954-12)
recording of:
Shut Your Mouth (in 1954-12)
writer:
B.B. King and Sam Ling
2:41
23Boogie Rock
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1954-12)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (in 1954-12)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1954-12)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1955) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Modern Studios in Culver City, California, United States (in 1954-12)
recording of:
Boogie Rock (in 1954-12)
writer:
B.B. King
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
3:05
24Ten Long Years
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1955)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1955)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1955) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Modern Studios in Culver City, California, United States (in 1955)
recording of:
Ten Long Years (in 1955)
writer:
Jules Bihari and Riley B. King
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc. and Powerforce Music
2:47
25Crying Won’t Help You
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1955)
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1955)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1955)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1955) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1955)
recording of:
Cryin’ Won’t Help You Now (in 1955)
composer:
B.B. King
publisher:
Pamco Music and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
3:00
26Bad Luck
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (on 1955-11-19)
baritone saxophone:
Floyd Newman (on 1955-11-19)
bass:
Jymie Merritt (on 1955-11-19)
drums (drum set):
Ted Curry (on 1955-11-19)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1955-11-19)
piano:
Millard Lee (on 1955-11-19)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Board (on 1955-11-19)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (on 1955-11-19)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1955-11-19)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1956) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1956)
recorded at:
Modern Studios in Culver City, California, United States (on 1955-11-19)
recording of:
Bad Luck (on 1955-11-19)
writer:
B.B. King
2:54
27Troubles, Troubles, Troubles
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (on 1956-02-25)
baritone saxophone:
Floyd Newman (on 1956-02-25)
bass:
Jymie Merritt (on 1956-02-25)
drums (drum set):
Ted Curry (on 1956-02-25)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1956-02-25)
piano:
Millard Lee (on 1956-02-25)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Board (on 1956-02-25)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (on 1956-02-25)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1956-02-25)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1957) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1957)
recorded at:
Modern Studios in Culver City, California, United States (on 1956-02-25)
recording of:
Troubles, Troubles, Troubles (on 1956-02-25)
composer:
J.J. Cale
2:54
2▼CD: Rock Me Baby (1957–1962)
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1Sweet Little Angel
recorded in:
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States (from 1956-04 until 1956-05)
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (from 1956-04 until 1956-05)
baritone saxophone:
Floyd Newman (from 1956-04 until 1956-05)
bass:
Jymie Merritt (from 1956-04 until 1956-05)
drums (drum set):
Ted Curry (from 1956-04 until 1956-05)
guitar:
B.B. King (from 1956-04 until 1956-05)
piano:
Millard Lee (from 1956-04 until 1956-05)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Board (from 1956-04 until 1956-05)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (from 1956-04 until 1956-05)
vocals:
B.B. King (from 1956-04 until 1956-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1956) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1956)
recording of:
Sweet Little Angel (from 1956-04 until 1956-05)
writer:
Jules Bihari and B.B. King
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Powerforce Music, Sounds Of Lucille, Inc. and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
is based on:
Black Angel Blues
3:12
2Early in the Morning
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1956)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1956)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1957) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1957)
recorded at:
Modern Studios in Culver City, California, United States (in 1956)
recording of:
Early in the Morning (in 1956)
lyricist and composer:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948)
publisher:
MCA Music Ltd.
2:34
3(I’m Gonna) Quit My Baby
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1956)
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1956)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1956)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1957) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1957)
recording of:
(I'm Gonna) Quit My Baby (in 1956)
lyricist and composer:
B.B. King
2:32
4On My Word of Honor
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (on 1956-09-09)
bass:
Ralph Hamilton (US jazz/R&B bassist) (on 1956-09-09)
guitar:
Edward J. Hall (on 1956-09-09), Hilmer J. "Tiny" Timbrell (on 1956-09-09) and B.B. King (on 1956-09-09)
piano:
Lloyd C. Glenn Sr. (on 1956-09-09)
saxophone:
Dave Pell (on 1956-09-09)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1956-09-09) and Hubert "Bumps" Myers (on 1956-09-09)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1956-09-09)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1956) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1956)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (1949–1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-09-09)
recording of:
On My Word of Honor (on 1956-09-09)
writer:
Katherine Harrison and Jean Miles (Buck Ram)
2:54
5Days of Old
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1958)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1958)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1958) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Modern Studios in Culver City, California, United States (in 1958)
recording of:
Days of Old (in 1958)
writer:
B.B. King and Jules Taub
publisher:
Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc. and Powerforce Music
2:28
6Recession Blues
recorded in:
Miami, Florida, United States (on 1958-05-18)
producer:
Paul Gayten (US R&B)
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (on 1958-05-18)
baritone saxophone:
Barney Hubert (on 1958-05-18)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Price (US jazz/R&B drummer & singer) (on 1958-05-18) and Jesse Sailes (on 1958-05-18)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1958-05-18)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Board (on 1958-05-18)
trumpet:
Henry Boozier (on 1958-05-18) and Kenny Sands (on 1958-05-18)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1958-05-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1972) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1972)
recording of:
Recession Blues (on 1958-05-18)
lyricist and composer:
Riley B. King
2:21
7Please Accept My Love
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (in 1958-08)
baritone saxophone:
Barney Hubert (in 1958-08)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Price (US jazz/R&B drummer & singer) (in 1958-08) and Jesse Sailes (in 1958-08)
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1958-08)
piano:
Millard Lee (in 1958-08)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Board (in 1958-08)
trumpet:
Henry Boozier (in 1958-08) and Kenny Sands (in 1958-08)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1958-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1958) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1958)
recorded at:
ACA Studio in Houston, Texas, United States (in 1958-08)
recording of:
Please Accept My Love (in 1958-08)
lyricist and composer:
Clarence Garlow
publisher:
Kamar Music and Universal Music Careers
2:33
8Everyday I Have the Blues
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1959-04-03)
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (on 1959-04-03) and Marshall Royal (on 1959-04-03)
baritone saxophone:
Charlie Fowlkes (baritone saxophonist) (on 1959-04-03)
bass:
Eddie Jones (US jazz double bassist) (on 1959-04-03)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Payne (on 1959-04-03)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1959-04-03) and Herman Mitchell (on 1959-04-03)
piano:
Milt Raskin (Milton Raskin) (on 1959-04-03)
tenor saxophone:
Frank Foster (saxophonist) (on 1959-04-03) and Frank Wes (on 1959-04-03)
trombone:
Henry Coker (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-04-03), Dick Noel (trombone) (on 1959-04-03) and Tommy Pederson (on 1959-04-03)
trumpet:
John Anderson (trumpet) (on 1959-04-03), Pete Candoli (on 1959-04-03), Joe Newman (US jazz trumpeter) (on 1959-04-03) and Snooky Young (on 1959-04-03)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1959-04-03)
orchestra:
The Count Basie Orchestra (on 1959-04-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1959) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1959)
recording of:
Everyday I Have the Blues (on 1959-04-03)
lyricist, composer and revised by:
Peter Chatman
writer:
Memphis Slim, Aaron ‘Pinetop’ Sparks (1930s blues & boogie-woogie pianist) (in 1935) and Milton Sparks (in 1935)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), BMG Platinum Songs, Fort Knox Music Co, Fort Knox Music Inc., Golden State Songs, Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Trio Music Co., Inc., Trio Music Company and Tristan Music Ltd.
5:05
9Precious Lord
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1959-04-03)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1959-04-03)
background vocals:
The Charioteers (on 1959-04-03)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1959-04-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1959) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1959)
cover recording of:
Take My Hand, Precious Lord (on 1959-04-03)
lyricist and arranger:
Thomas A. Dorsey (blues and gospel musician aka “Georgia Tom”)
additional composer:
Thomas A. Dorsey (blues and gospel musician aka “Georgia Tom”)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
previously attributed to:
George Nelson Allen (American composer from the 1800s)
3:22
10Sweet Sixteen, Parts 1 & 2
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1959-10-26)
producer:
Johnny Pate and Louis Zito (producer)
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (on 1959-10-26)
bass:
Louis Satterfield
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1959-10-26)
organ and piano:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1959-10-26)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1959-10-26), Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1959-10-26) and Plas Johnson (on 1959-10-26)
trumpet:
Jake Porter (on 1959-10-26)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1959-10-26)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1960) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1960)
recording of:
Sweet Sixteen (on 1959-10-26)
writer:
Joe Josea and B.B. King
publisher:
Modern Music Publishing Co., Inc., Progressive Music (publisher) and Sidney A. Seidenberg Music Ltd.
6:12
11Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (on 1960-02-22)
baritone saxophone:
Bill Hood (Jazz multi-instrumentalist) (on 1960-02-22)
bass:
Curtis Counce (on 1960-02-22)
drums (drum set):
Jackie Mills (on 1960-02-22)
guitar:
Al Hendrickson (on 1960-02-22) and B.B. King (on 1960-02-22)
piano:
Jimmy Rowles (on 1960-02-22)
tenor saxophone:
Bumps Myers (on 1960-02-22)
trombone:
Dick Noel (trombone) (on 1960-02-22), Juan Tizol (on 1960-02-22) and Tommy Pederson (on 1960-02-22)
trumpet:
Conte Candoli (on 1960-02-22), Ray Linn (on 1960-02-22), Al Porcino (on 1960-02-22) and Jake Porter (on 1960-02-22)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1960-02-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1960) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1960-02-22)
cover recording of:
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore (on 1960-02-22)
lyricist:
Bob Russell (US songwriter/lyricist Sidney Keith “Bob” Russell) (in 1942)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1940)
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP), Harrison Music Corp. and Sony/ATV Harmony
sub-publisher:
フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label)
version of:
Never No Lament
3:15
12I’ll Survive
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (on 1960-03-10)
guitar:
Hilmer J. "Tiny" Timbrell (on 1960-03-10) and B.B. King (on 1960-03-10)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (on 1960-03-10)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1960-03-10), Hubert "Bumps" Myers (on 1960-03-10) and Dave Pell (on 1960-03-10)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1960-03-10)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1960) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1960-03-10)
recording of:
I’ll Survive (on 1960-03-10)
writer:
B.B. King and Sam Ling
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
2:40
13(I’ve) Got a Right to Love My Baby
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (on 1960-03-10)
guitar:
Hilmer J. "Tiny" Timbrell (on 1960-03-10) and B.B. King (on 1960-03-10)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (on 1960-03-10)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1960-03-10), Hubert "Bumps" Myers (on 1960-03-10) and Dave Pell (on 1960-03-10)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1960-03-10)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1960) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1960-03-10)
recording of:
I’ve Got a Right to Love My Baby (on 1960-03-10)
writer:
B.B. King and Sam Ling
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
3:14
14It’s My Own Fault
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
bass:
Billy Hadnott (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
guitar:
B.B. King (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
vocals:
B.B. King (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1960) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1960)
recording of:
It’s My Own Fault (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
lyricist and composer:
John Lee Hooker (US blues singer, songwriter & guitarist)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Tristan Music Ltd.
3:33
15You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
bass:
Billy Hadnott (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
guitar:
B.B. King (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
vocals:
B.B. King (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1960) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1960)
recording of:
You’ve Done Lost You’re Good Thing Now (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
writer:
Joe Josea and Riley B. King
publisher:
BMG Music Pub Ltd and Universal Music Careers
5:09
16Walking Dr. Bill
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
bass:
Billy Hadnott (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
guitar:
B.B. King (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
vocals:
B.B. King (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1960) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1960)
cover recording of:
Walking Dr. Bill (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
writer:
Doctor Clayton
publisher:
Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
3:40
17Catfish Blues (Fishin’ After Me)
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
bass:
Billy Hadnott (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
guitar:
B.B. King (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
vocals:
B.B. King (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1960) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1960)
cover recording of:
Catfish Blues (Robert Petway) (from 1958 until 1960-03-03)
lyricist and composer:
Robert Petway
publisher:
MCA Music Ltd., Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI) and Wabash Music Company (BMI-affiliated)
2:31
18Partin’ Time
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (on 1960-03-16)
guitar:
Edward J. Hall (on 1960-03-16), Hilmer J. "Tiny" Timbrell (on 1960-03-16) and B.B. King (on 1960-03-16)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (on 1960-03-16)
saxophone:
Floyd Turnham (on 1960-03-16)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1960-03-16) and Hubert "Bumps" Myers (on 1960-03-16)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1960-03-16)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1964) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1964)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1960-03-16)
recording of:
Partin’ Time (on 1960-03-16)
writer:
Joe Josea and B.B. King
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
3:00
19You’re Breaking My Heart
guitar:
B.B. King
vocals:
B.B. King
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1961) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1961)
recording of:
You’re Breaking My Heart
writer:
Joe Josea and B.B. King
4:13
20Rock Me Baby
guitar:
B.B. King
vocals:
B.B. King
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1964) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1964)
recording of:
Rock Me Baby
writer:
Joe Josea and B.B. King
publisher:
Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), Powerforce Music, Sidney A. Seidenberg Music Ltd., Universal Music Careers, BMG Music (in 1994) and Modern Sparta Music Ltd. (in 1994)
is based on:
Rockin’ and Rollin’
3:00
21Blue Shadows
guitar:
B.B. King
vocals:
B.B. King
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1965) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1965)
recording of:
Blue Shadows
writer:
Lloyd Glenn
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and High Society Music Publishing
3:47
22The Jungle
guitar:
B.B. King
vocals:
B.B. King
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1967) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1967)
recording of:
The Jungle
writer:
Joe Josea and B.B. King
3:14
23That Evil Child
guitar:
B.B. King
vocals:
B.B. King
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (in 1971) and P‐VINE RECORDS (record label — add releases here) (in 1971)
recording of:
Evil Child
writer:
Riley B. King
3:51
3▼CD: How Blue Can You Get (1962–1996)
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1You Ask Me
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1962-03-01)
producer:
Sid Feller
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (on 1962-03-01) and William Green (woodwind) (on 1962-03-01)
baritone saxophone:
Floyd Turnham (on 1962-03-01)
bass:
Ralph Hamilton (US jazz/R&B bassist) (on 1962-03-01)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (on 1962-03-01)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1962-03-01)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (on 1962-03-01)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1962-03-01)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1962-03-01)
conductor:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1963)
recording of:
You Ask Me (on 1962-03-01)
writer:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”), B.B. King and Ronnie Rae
2:10
2I’m Gonna Sit in ‘Til You Give In
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1962-03-01)
producer:
Sid Feller
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (on 1962-03-01) and William Green (woodwind) (on 1962-03-01)
baritone saxophone:
Floyd Turnham (on 1962-03-01)
bass:
Ralph Hamilton (US jazz/R&B bassist) (on 1962-03-01)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (on 1962-03-01)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1962-03-01)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (on 1962-03-01)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1962-03-01)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1962-03-01)
conductor:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1963)
recording of:
I'm Gonna Sit In 'Til You Give In (on 1962-03-01)
writer:
B.B. King
2:13
3Blues at Midnight
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1962-03-01)
producer:
Sid Feller
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (on 1962-03-01) and William Green (woodwind) (on 1962-03-01)
baritone saxophone:
Floyd Turnham (on 1962-03-01)
bass:
Ralph Hamilton (US jazz/R&B bassist) (on 1962-03-01)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (on 1962-03-01)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1962-03-01)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (on 1962-03-01)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1962-03-01)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1962-03-01)
conductor:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1963)
cover recording of:
Blues at Midnight (on 1962-03-01)
writer:
Ivory Joe Hunter (American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist)
2:58
4My Baby’s Coming Home
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1962-03-01)
producer:
Sid Feller
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (on 1962-03-01) and William Green (woodwind) (on 1962-03-01)
baritone saxophone:
Floyd Turnham (on 1962-03-01)
bass:
Ralph Hamilton (US jazz/R&B bassist) (on 1962-03-01)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (on 1962-03-01)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1962-03-01)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (on 1962-03-01)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1962-03-01)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1962-03-01)
conductor:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1963)
recording of:
My Baby's Comin' Home (on 1962-03-01)
writer:
B.B. King and Fats Washington
2:08
5Chains of Love
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1962-03-01)
producer:
Sid Feller
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (on 1962-03-01) and William Green (woodwind) (on 1962-03-01)
baritone saxophone:
Floyd Turnham (on 1962-03-01)
bass:
Ralph Hamilton (US jazz/R&B bassist) (on 1962-03-01)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (on 1962-03-01)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1962-03-01)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (on 1962-03-01)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1962-03-01)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1962-03-01)
conductor:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1963)
cover recording of:
Chains of Love (on 1962-03-01)
writer:
Harry Van Walls (R&B pianist) and Nugetre (US American Songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Progressive (publisher) and Unichappell Music, Inc.
2:35
6Sneakin’ Around
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1962-03-01)
producer:
Sid Feller
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (on 1962-03-01) and William Green (woodwind) (on 1962-03-01)
baritone saxophone:
Floyd Turnham (on 1962-03-01)
bass:
Ralph Hamilton (US jazz/R&B bassist) (on 1962-03-01)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (on 1962-03-01)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1962-03-01)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (on 1962-03-01)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1962-03-01)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1962-03-01)
conductor:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1963)
recording of:
Sneakin' Around (on 1962-03-01)
lyricist and composer:
Jessie Mae Robinson
publisher:
Cherio Corporation and Crawford Music
2:07
7Slowly Losing My Mind
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1962-03-01)
producer:
Sid Feller
alto saxophone:
Jewell Grant (US saxophonist) (on 1962-03-01) and William Green (woodwind) (on 1962-03-01)
baritone saxophone:
Floyd Turnham (on 1962-03-01)
bass:
Ralph Hamilton (US jazz/R&B bassist) (on 1962-03-01)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (on 1962-03-01)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1962-03-01)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (on 1962-03-01)
tenor saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1962-03-01)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1962-03-01)
conductor:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1963)
recording of:
Slowly Losing My Mind (on 1962-03-01)
writer:
B.B. King
2:32
8How Blue Can You Get?
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1963-09-30)
producer:
Sid Feller
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (on 1963-09-30)
baritone saxophone:
Jerome Richardson (on 1963-09-30)
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1963-09-30)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1963-09-30)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1963-09-30)
piano:
Charles Brooks (on 1963-09-30)
tenor saxophone:
Vernon Slater (on 1963-09-30)
trumpet:
Carl Adams (trumpeter) (on 1963-09-30) and Kenny Sands (on 1963-09-30)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1963-09-30)
conductor:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
performer:
Jane Feather and Leonard Feather
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1964) and MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1964)
recording of:
How Blue Can You Get? (on 1963-09-30)
writer:
Jane Feather
composer:
Leonard Feather
publisher:
Burlington Music Co., Ltd., Melva Pub. Co. and Modern Age Music
cover recording of:
How Blue Can You Get? (on 1963-09-30)
writer:
Jane Feather
composer:
Leonard Feather
publisher:
Burlington Music Co., Ltd., Melva Pub. Co. and Modern Age Music
2:42
9Whole Lotta Lovin’
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1963-09-30)
producer:
Sid Feller
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (on 1963-09-30)
baritone saxophone:
Jerome Richardson (on 1963-09-30)
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1963-09-30)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1963-09-30)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1963-09-30)
piano:
Charles Brooks (on 1963-09-30)
tenor saxophone:
Vernon Slater (on 1963-09-30)
trumpet:
Carl Adams (trumpeter) (on 1963-09-30) and Kenny Sands (on 1963-09-30)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1963-09-30)
conductor:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1964)
recording of:
Whole Lotta Love (on 1963-09-30)
writer:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) and Joe Josea
2:26
10I Wonder Why
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1963-09-30)
producer:
Sid Feller
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (on 1963-09-30)
baritone saxophone:
Jerome Richardson (on 1963-09-30)
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1963-09-30)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1963-09-30)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1963-09-30)
piano:
Charles Brooks (on 1963-09-30)
tenor saxophone:
Vernon Slater (on 1963-09-30)
trumpet:
Carl Adams (trumpeter) (on 1963-09-30) and Kenny Sands (on 1963-09-30)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1963-09-30)
conductor:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2012)
cover recording of:
I Wonder Why (on 1963-09-30)
writer:
George Johnson (member of Brothers Johnson, guitar) and Billy Preston
3:06
11Please Accept My Love
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1963-09-30)
producer:
Sid Feller
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (on 1963-09-30)
baritone saxophone:
Jerome Richardson (on 1963-09-30)
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1963-09-30)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1963-09-30)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1963-09-30)
piano:
Charles Brooks (on 1963-09-30)
tenor saxophone:
Vernon Slater (on 1963-09-30)
trumpet:
Carl Adams (trumpeter) (on 1963-09-30) and Kenny Sands (on 1963-09-30)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1963-09-30)
conductor:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
arranger:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1964)
recording of:
Please Accept My Love (on 1963-09-30)
lyricist and composer:
Clarence Garlow
publisher:
Kamar Music and Universal Music Careers
2:57
12Help the Poor
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1964-04-07)
producer:
Sid Feller
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1964-04-07)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1964-04-07)
conductor:
Sid Feller
arranger:
Sid Feller
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1964)
recording of:
Help the Poor (on 1964-04-07)
lyricist and composer:
Charles Singleton (composer/lyricist)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Noma Music Inc. and Trio Music Co., Inc.
2:37
13Never Trust a Woman
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1964-09-25)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1964-09-25)
guitar:
Billy Butler (jazz guitarist) (on 1964-09-25) and B.B. King (on 1964-09-25)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1964-09-25)
conductor:
Johnny Pate
arranger:
Johnny Pate
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1964)
recording of:
Never Trust a Woman (on 1964-09-25)
writer:
Dave Alvin (singer-songwriter, guitarist) and Rick Estrin
2:36
14Worryin’ Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1964-09-25)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1964-09-25)
guitar:
Billy Butler (jazz guitarist) (on 1964-09-25) and B.B. King (on 1964-09-25)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1964-09-25)
conductor:
Johnny Pate
arranger:
Johnny Pate
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1964)
recording of:
Worryin' Blues (on 1964-09-25)
writer:
Alger “Texas” Alexander, Louis Jordan (US jazz, blues and r&b musician and songwriter) and Tommy Southern
2:55
15Stop Leadin’ Me On
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1964-09-25)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1964-09-25)
guitar:
Billy Butler (jazz guitarist) (on 1964-09-25) and B.B. King (on 1964-09-25)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1964-09-25)
arranger:
Johnny Pate
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1965)
cover recording of:
Stop Leadin’ Me On (on 1964-09-25)
writer:
Granger Hunt
2:24
16Everyday I Have the Blues (live)
producer:
Johnny Pate
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1964-11-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1964-11-21)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1964-11-21)
piano:
Duke Jethro (on 1964-11-21)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Board (on 1964-11-21) and Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1964-11-21)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (on 1964-11-21)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1964-11-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1965)
recorded at:
Regal Theater in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1964-11-21)
live recording of:
Everyday I Have the Blues (on 1964-11-21)
lyricist, composer and revised by:
Peter Chatman
writer:
Memphis Slim, Aaron ‘Pinetop’ Sparks (1930s blues & boogie-woogie pianist) (in 1935) and Milton Sparks (in 1935)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), BMG Platinum Songs, Fort Knox Music Co, Fort Knox Music Inc., Golden State Songs, Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Trio Music Co., Inc., Trio Music Company and Tristan Music Ltd.
recording of:
Everyday I Have the Blues
lyricist, composer and revised by:
Peter Chatman
writer:
Memphis Slim, Aaron ‘Pinetop’ Sparks (1930s blues & boogie-woogie pianist) (in 1935) and Milton Sparks (in 1935)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), BMG Platinum Songs, Fort Knox Music Co, Fort Knox Music Inc., Golden State Songs, Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Trio Music Co., Inc., Trio Music Company and Tristan Music Ltd.
3:08
17Sweet Little Angel (live)
producer:
Johnny Pate
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1964-11-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1964-11-21)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1964-11-21)
piano:
Duke Jethro (on 1964-11-21)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Board (on 1964-11-21) and Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1964-11-21)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (on 1964-11-21)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1964-11-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1965)
recorded at:
Regal Theater in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1964-11-21)
live recording of:
Sweet Little Angel (on 1964-11-21)
writer:
Jules Bihari and B.B. King
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Powerforce Music, Sounds Of Lucille, Inc. and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
is based on:
Black Angel Blues
recording of:
Sweet Little Angel
writer:
Jules Bihari and B.B. King
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Powerforce Music, Sounds Of Lucille, Inc. and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
is based on:
Black Angel Blues
4:10
18It’s My Own Fault (live)
producer:
Johnny Pate
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1964-11-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1964-11-21)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1964-11-21)
piano:
Duke Jethro (on 1964-11-21)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Board (on 1964-11-21) and Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1964-11-21)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (on 1964-11-21)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1964-11-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1965)
recorded at:
Regal Theater in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1964-11-21)
live recording of:
It’s My Own Fault (on 1964-11-21)
lyricist and composer:
John Lee Hooker (US blues singer, songwriter & guitarist)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Tristan Music Ltd.
3:08
19How Blue Can You Get? (live)
producer:
Johnny Pate
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1964-11-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1964-11-21)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1964-11-21)
piano:
Duke Jethro (on 1964-11-21)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Board (on 1964-11-21) and Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1964-11-21)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (on 1964-11-21)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1964-11-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1965)
recorded at:
Regal Theater in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1964-11-21)
live recording of:
How Blue Can You Get? (on 1964-11-21)
writer:
Jane Feather
composer:
Leonard Feather
publisher:
Burlington Music Co., Ltd., Melva Pub. Co. and Modern Age Music
3:35
20Please Love Me (live)
producer:
Johnny Pate
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1964-11-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1964-11-21)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1964-11-21)
piano:
Duke Jethro (on 1964-11-21)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Board (on 1964-11-21) and Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1964-11-21)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (on 1964-11-21)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1964-11-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1965)
recorded at:
Regal Theater in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1964-11-21)
live recording of:
Please Love Me (on 1964-11-21)
writer:
B.B. King and Jules Taub
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc. and Powerforce Music
recording of:
Please Love Me
writer:
B.B. King and Jules Taub
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc. and Powerforce Music
3:00
21Tired of Your Jive
producer:
Johnny Pate
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (on 1965-03-03)
baritone saxophone:
Barney Hubert (on 1965-03-03)
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1965-03-03)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1965-03-03)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1965-03-03)
organ:
Duke Jethro (on 1965-03-03)
tenor saxophone:
Vernon Slater (on 1965-03-03)
trumpet:
Carl Adams (trumpeter) (on 1965-03-03)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1965-03-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1965)
cover recording of:
Tired of Your Jive (on 1965-03-03)
writer:
Janet Despenza and Johnny Pate
2:10
22All Over Again
producer:
Johnny Pate
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (on 1965-03-03)
baritone saxophone:
Barney Hubert (on 1965-03-03)
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1965-03-03)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1965-03-03)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1965-03-03)
organ:
Duke Jethro (on 1965-03-03)
tenor saxophone:
Vernon Slater (on 1965-03-03)
trumpet:
Carl Adams (trumpeter) (on 1965-03-03)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1965-03-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1965)
recording of:
All Over Again (on 1965-03-03)
writer:
Carl Adams and B.B. King
2:35
23I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water
producer:
Johnny Pate
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (on 1965-06-24)
baritone saxophone:
Johnny Board (on 1965-06-24)
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1965-06-24)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1965-06-24)
guitar:
Leo Blevins (on 1965-06-24) and B.B. King (on 1965-06-24)
piano:
Duke Jethro (on 1965-06-24)
tenor saxophone:
Vernon Slater (on 1965-06-24)
trombone:
John Watson (American jazz trombonist) (on 1965-06-24)
trumpet:
Carl Adams (trumpeter) (on 1965-06-24)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1965-06-24)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1965)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-06-24)
recording of:
I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water (on 1965-06-24)
lyricist and composer:
Eddie Miller (US country music songwriter)
2:21
24Cherry Red
producer:
Johnny Pate
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (on 1965-06-24)
baritone saxophone:
Johnny Board (on 1965-06-24)
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1965-06-24)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1965-06-24)
guitar:
Leo Blevins (on 1965-06-24) and B.B. King (on 1965-06-24)
piano:
Duke Jethro (on 1965-06-24)
tenor saxophone:
Vernon Slater (on 1965-06-24)
trombone:
John Watson (American jazz trombonist) (on 1965-06-24)
trumpet:
Carl Adams (trumpeter) (on 1965-06-24)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1965-06-24)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1966)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-06-24)
recording of:
Cherry Red (on 1965-06-24)
writer:
Pete Johnson (US boogie‐woogie pianist) and Big Joe Turner
2:26
25You’re Still a Square
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1966-02-17)
producer:
Johnny Pate
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1966-02-17)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1966-02-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1966)
recording of:
You’re Still a Square (on 1966-02-17)
writer:
B.B. King
2:23
26Don’t Answer the Door, Parts 1 & 2
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1966-07-14) and New York, New York, United States (on 1966-07-14)
producer:
Quincy Jones and Johnny Pate
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1966-07-14)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1966-07-14)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1966-07-14)
organ:
Duke Jethro (on 1966-07-14)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1966-07-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1966)
cover recording of:
Don’t Answer the Door (on 1966-07-14)
writer:
Jimmy Johnson (Chicago blues guitarist)
publisher:
Fordyce Publishing Co and Mercedes Music
recording of:
Don’t Answer the Door
writer:
Jimmy Johnson (Chicago blues guitarist)
publisher:
Fordyce Publishing Co and Mercedes Music
5:11
27Waitin’ On You
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1966-11-17)
producer:
Johnny Pate
bass:
Louis Satterfield (on 1966-11-17)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1966-11-17)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1966-11-17)
organ:
Duke Jethro (on 1966-11-17)
tenor saxophone:
Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1966-11-17)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (on 1966-11-17)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1966-11-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1966)
recording of:
Waitin' on You (on 1966-11-17)
writer:
B.B. King and Fats Washington
publisher:
LZMC and Pamco Music Inc.
2:26
28Night Life
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1966-11-17)
producer:
Johnny Pate
bass:
Louis Satterfield (on 1966-11-17)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1966-11-17)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1966-11-17)
organ:
Duke Jethro (on 1966-11-17)
tenor saxophone:
Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1966-11-17)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (on 1966-11-17)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1966-11-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1966)
cover recording of:
Night Life (Willie Nelson) (on 1966-11-17)
writer:
Walt Breeland (American songwriter), Paul Buskirk and Willie Nelson
publisher:
Glad Music Co., Pappy Daily Music, Sony/ATV Songs (SOCAN), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing and Glad Music Publishing (in 1962)
2:34
4▼CD: Why I Sing the Blues (1967–1969)
#TitleRatingLength
1Gambler’s Blues (live)
producer:
Johnny Pate and Louis Zito (producer)
bass:
Louis Satterfield
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1966-11-05)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1966-11-05)
organ:
Duke Jethro (on 1966-11-05)
tenor saxophone:
Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1966-11-05)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (on 1966-11-05)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1966-11-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1967)
recorded at:
International Club in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1966-11-05)
live recording of:
Gambler's Blues (on 1966-11-05)
writer:
King and Taub
publisher:
LZMC
recording of:
Gambler's Blues
writer:
King and Taub
publisher:
LZMC
5:12
2Buzz Me (live)
producer:
Johnny Pate and Louis Zito (producer)
bass:
Louis Satterfield
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1966-11-05)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1966-11-05)
organ:
Duke Jethro (on 1966-11-05)
tenor saxophone:
Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1966-11-05)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (on 1966-11-05)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1966-11-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1967)
recorded at:
International Club in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1966-11-05)
live recording of:
Buzz Me (on 1966-11-05)
writer:
Dave Dexter, Jr. and Fleecie Moore
publisher:
Cherio Corp.
4:10
3Sweet Sixteen, Parts 1 & 2 (live)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1966-11-05)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1966-11-05)
organ:
Duke Jethro (on 1966-11-05)
tenor saxophone:
Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1966-11-05)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (on 1966-11-05)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1966-11-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1967)
recorded at:
International Club in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1966-11-05)
6:12
4Think It Over
producer:
Johnny Pate
bass:
Louis Satterfield (on 1966-11-17)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1966-11-17)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1966-11-17)
organ:
Duke Jethro (on 1966-11-17)
tenor saxophone:
Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1966-11-17)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (on 1966-11-17)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1966-11-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1967)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1966-11-17)
recording of:
Think It Over (on 1966-11-17)
lyricist and composer:
B.B. King
2:50
5I Done Got Wise
producer:
Johnny Pate
bass:
Louis Satterfield (on 1966-11-17)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1966-11-17)
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1966-11-17)
organ:
Duke Jethro (on 1966-11-17)
tenor saxophone:
Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1966-11-17)
trumpet:
Kenny Sands (on 1966-11-17)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1966-11-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1968)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1966-11-17)
recording of:
I Done Got Wise (on 1966-11-17)
writer:
B.B. King
2:20
6Worried Dream
producer:
Johnny Pate
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (from 1967-07-12 until 1967-07-14)
guitar:
B.B. King (from 1967-07-12 until 1967-07-14)
organ and piano:
Duke Jethro (from 1967-07-12 until 1967-07-14)
vocals:
B.B. King (from 1967-07-12 until 1967-07-14)
arranger:
Johnny Pate
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1968)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (from 1967-07-12 until 1967-07-14)
recording of:
Worried Dream (from 1967-07-12 until 1967-07-14)
lyricist and composer:
B.B. King
2:54
7Paying the Cost to Be the Boss
producer:
Johnny Pate and Louis Zito (producer)
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (on 1967-09-14)
baritone saxophone:
Barney Hubert (on 1967-09-14)
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1967-09-14)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1967-09-14)
guitar:
Billy Butler (jazz guitarist) (on 1967-09-14) and B.B. King (on 1967-09-14)
organ and piano:
Duke Jethro (on 1967-09-14)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Board (on 1967-09-14)
trombone:
Pluma Davis (on 1967-09-14)
trumpet:
Henry Boozier (on 1967-09-14), John Browning (trumpet player) (on 1967-09-14) and Hobart Dotson (on 1967-09-14)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1967-09-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1968)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1967-09-14)
recording of:
Paying the Cost to Be the Boss (on 1967-09-14)
lyricist and composer:
B.B. King
publisher:
Duchess Music Corporation (BMI-affiliated), Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI) and Universal Music Careers
2:34
8I’m Gonna Do What They Do to Me
producer:
Johnny Pate and Louis Zito (producer)
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (on 1967-09-14)
baritone saxophone:
Barney Hubert (on 1967-09-14)
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1967-09-14)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1967-09-14)
guitar:
Billy Butler (jazz guitarist) (on 1967-09-14) and B.B. King (on 1967-09-14)
organ and piano:
Duke Jethro (on 1967-09-14)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Board (on 1967-09-14)
trombone:
Pluma Davis (on 1967-09-14)
trumpet:
Henry Boozier (on 1967-09-14), John Browning (trumpet player) (on 1967-09-14) and Hobart Dotson (on 1967-09-14)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1967-09-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1968)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1967-09-14)
recording of:
I’m Gonna Do What They Do to Me (on 1967-09-14)
writer:
B.B. King
2:47
9Dance With Me
producer:
Johnny Pate and Louis Zito (producer)
alto saxophone:
Lawrence Burdine (on 1967-09-14)
baritone saxophone:
Barney Hubert (on 1967-09-14)
bass:
Leo Lauchie (on 1967-09-14)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (on 1967-09-14)
guitar:
Billy Butler (jazz guitarist) (on 1967-09-14) and B.B. King (on 1967-09-14)
organ and piano:
Duke Jethro (on 1967-09-14)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Board (on 1967-09-14)
trombone:
Pluma Davis (on 1967-09-14)
trumpet:
Henry Boozier (on 1967-09-14), John Browning (trumpet player) (on 1967-09-14) and Hobart Dotson (on 1967-09-14)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1967-09-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1968)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1967-09-14)
recording of:
Dance With Me (on 1967-09-14)
writer:
B.B. King
3:21
10Lucille
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-12-20)
engineer:
Jim Lockert (Enginear)
producer:
Bob Thiele (producer & songwriter)
baritone saxophone:
Bob McNeely (on 1967-12-20)
bass:
David Allen (bassist) (on 1967-12-20)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (on 1967-12-20)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1967-12-20) and B.B. King (on 1967-12-20)
organ:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1967-12-20)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (on 1967-12-20)
tenor saxophone:
Cecil McNeely (on 1967-12-20) and Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1967-12-20)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1967-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1968)
recording of:
Lucille (on 1967-12-20)
writer:
B.B. King
publisher:
Duchess Music Corporation (BMI-affiliated), Franklin Boyd Music Ltd., LZMC and Pamco Music
10:14
11Watch Yourself
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-12-20)
engineer:
Jim Lockert (Enginear)
producer:
Bob Thiele (producer & songwriter)
baritone saxophone:
Bob McNeely (on 1967-12-20)
bass:
David Allen (bassist) (on 1967-12-20)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (on 1967-12-20)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1967-12-20) and B.B. King (on 1967-12-20)
organ:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (on 1967-12-20)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (on 1967-12-20)
tenor saxophone:
Cecil McNeely (on 1967-12-20) and Bobby Forte (saxophonist) (on 1967-12-20)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1967-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1968)
recording of:
Watch Yourself (on 1967-12-20)
writer:
Sidney Barnes, Lou Gross and George Kerr
publisher:
Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.), Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc. and Stone Agate Music
5:49
12You Put It on Me
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
producer:
Quincy Jones
bass:
David Allen (bassist) (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05) and B.B. King (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
organ:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
vocals:
B.B. King (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
conductor:
Quincy Jones
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1968)
recording of:
You Put It on Me (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
writer:
Maya Angelou and Quincy Jones
2:46
13Messy but Good
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
producer:
Quincy Jones
bass:
David Allen (bassist) (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Sailes (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05) and B.B. King (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
organ:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
piano:
Lloyd Glenn (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
vocals:
B.B. King (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
conductor:
Quincy Jones
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1968)
recording of:
Messy but Good (from 1968-03 until 1968-08-05)
writer:
Quincy Jones
2:35
14Get Myself Somebody
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1968-11-13)
producer:
Johnny Pate
guitar:
B.B. King (on 1968-11-13)
vocals:
B.B. King (on 1968-11-13)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1969)
recording of:
Get Myself Somebody (on 1968-11-13)
writer:
Maya Angelou and B.B. King
2:36
15My Mood (live)
bass:
Val Patillo (in 1969-03)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Freeman (in 1969-03)
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1969-03)
organ:
Charles Bowles (in 1969-03)
tenor saxophone:
Lee Gatling (in 1969-03)
trumpet:
Patrick Williams (trumpeter) (in 1969-03)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1969-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1969)
recorded at:
The Village Gate in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States (in 1969-03)
live recording of:
My Mood (in 1969-03)
writer:
Sonny Freeman and B.B. King
publisher:
ABC/Dunhill Music, Inc. and Pamco Music Inc.
2:47
16I Want You So Bad
producer:
Bill Szymczyk
bass:
Jerry Jemmott (in 1969-01)
drums (drum set):
Herb Lovelle (in 1969-01)
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1969-01) and Hugh McCracken (in 1969-01)
piano:
Paul Harris (American keyboardist/pianist session player) (in 1969-01) and Al Kooper (in 1969-01)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1969-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1969)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1969-01)
recording of:
I Want You So Bad (in 1969-01)
writer:
B.B. King
publisher:
ABC/Dunhill Music, Inc. and Pamco Music Inc.
4:15
17Get Off My Back Woman
producer:
Bill Szymczyk
bass:
Jerry Jemmott (in 1969-01)
drums (drum set):
Herb Lovelle (in 1969-01)
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1969-01) and Hugh McCracken (in 1969-01)
piano:
Paul Harris (American keyboardist/pianist session player) (in 1969-01) and Al Kooper (in 1969-01)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1969-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1969)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1969-01)
recording of:
Get Off My Back Woman (in 1969-01)
writer:
B.B. King and Ferdinand Washington (blues and rhythm and blues songwriter)
publisher:
ABC/Dunhill Music, Inc. and Pamco Music Inc.
3:17
18Why I Sing the Blues
producer:
Bill Szymczyk
bass:
Jerry Jemmott (in 1969-01)
drums (drum set):
Herb Lovelle (in 1969-01)
guitar:
B.B. King (in 1969-01) and Hugh McCracken (in 1969-01)
piano:
Paul Harris (American keyboardist/pianist session player) (in 1969-01)
vocals:
B.B. King (in 1969-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1969)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1969-01)
recording of:
Why I Sing the Blues (in 1969-01)
writer:
Dave Clark (record promoter and musical consultant who worked with B.B. King) and B.B. King
publisher:
ABC/Dunhill Music, Inc., Duchess Music Corporation (BMI-affiliated), Pamco Music Inc. and Sounds Of Lucille, Inc.
8:37
5▶CD: The Thrill Is Gone (1969–1971)
6▶CD: Lucille Talks Back (1971–1977)
7▶CD: When It All Comes Down (I’ll Still Be Around) (1978–1983)
8▶CD: When Love Comes to Town (1983–1993)
9▶CD: Blues Man (1993–1999)
10▶CD: Key to the Highway (2000–2008)

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manufactured in:Europe
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Universal Music B.V. (not for release label use! NL subsidiary of UMG) (in 2012)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/6633853 [info]
ASIN:US: B008M4HJSW [info]