To be exact: the name of the guitar he plays at that time. He had lots of guitars and all of them were named Lucille - that's because early in his career he played at a show where two guys had a fight over a woman. They pushed over a burning barrel that was used as a heater and he then ran into the fire to rescue his guitar. He later found out that the woman they were fighting over was named Lucille
@@saschaschneider6355 - Hence the album Lucille, with the 11 minute slow jam called Lucille wherein B.B. tells the story of the original Lucille, a human woman who was the subject of the brawl that ignited the shack. This album is transcendent. A couple of stupid Sinatra style arrangements. Please listen to this song> It's a "talking blues".ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-L8hOvsg_AiY.html and no, I don't think that there is anything wrong with a nice Nelson Riddle arrangement is a beauty to behold HOWEVER so not B.B.'s style. Thanks for the data.
@@daphenomenalz4100 nah hes write the basic premise of blues is easy to play but playing the blues ain’t what its about playing it isn’t even half of it
B B told Eric Clapton, it's not how fast or how many notes you play but, how few notes you can play and still get the feel you want. He was unbelievable in concert. I saw him probably 10 times.
Sometime in the early '90s there was this 3 days festival of mostly music but also food in my city. Along with a friend i was at the first day/evening and B.B. King was the last to perform. We asked the staff where the artists were staying. They told us what hotel they stayed and after the concert we went there and waited for the artists to come. Eventually B.B. showed up and i got his autograph and i also took the oppertunity to shake his hand and say "thank you Mr King for a great concert!" Remember this as if it was yesterday and a memory i still cheer a lot!
Got to meet BB 36 times and seen him in concert over 70 times. Even got to go on the road with his bass player Russell Jackson etc. Man, those were the days. Cheers and long live the King.
This is one of the greatest videos internet has to offer, I'm glad you reacted to that! It's so much more than just music... as the king used to say, "One good note put where it should be put, will say what it will take some people many notes to say". And if you're into some modern blues, I highly recommend Joe Bonamassa's solo works, he hes some very high quality live and studio videos.
If someone is into "modern Blues" then I'd recommend Marcus King, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Larkin Poe and Samantha Fish. And Tedeschi Trucks Band. Anybody but Soulless Joe. Or Bonamassa as part of Beth and Joe, Beth Hart elevates every song she's in. And she completely kills it on vocals.
Reactors are a dime a dozen here in youtube. But Beth is unique in that we actually learn something about singing techniques of the singers we love which makes us appreciate them more.
I saw BB King when he came to Perth in '89. As a 64 year old he played his heart out for the entire concert and received a 15 minute standing ovation and at the end he literally had to be helped off stage. Simply the greatest.
When you say that he is “just feeling it”, so are you, Beth, which is what I appreciate so much about you and your commentary on so many songs you evaluate here so well!
I used this song to help my baby boy go to sleep... Eleven years later he still loves this song, although it doesn't make him sleepy anymore. Thank you for another great reaction video.
One of the few regrets I have: Never having managed to go to a BB King live show. Man, this guy was a legend. My favorite King of the Blues. Such a fantastic entertainer. He's the only player I could always recognize by his outstanding vibrato, even before I even knew what a vibrato is. His whole playing is pretty distinct. He had the guitar playing in his blood, he was a natural. He had incredible timing, in an interview he said that he always knew how much time he had left in a given bar and decided what to play based on that. BTW. in the U2 documentary Rattle and Hum he said that he couldn't play chords and I find that nothing but endearing. He just played what he felt like playing and never even bothered about playing chords. One of my favorite quotes by BB King is "Firstly, you should learn to play what you want to hear. Not what someone is trying to teach you. Follow what’s in your head.” One of my favorite BB King anecdotes: He once asked Billy Gibbons if he could try out his guitar. Gibbons handed to him, King strummed it for a while and his reaction to Billy playing heavy strings was: "Why you working so hard?". Shortly after Billy was playing really realy light strings.
Another great reaction from Beth, so insightful. I had the privilege of witnessing B B in concert when he had just turned 50 and at the peak of his powers. I was expecting a master blues guitarist, but I was astonished at the sheer power of his voice. He raised the roof of the whole stadium and had every member of the audience (mostly under 30s) in his palm. I'm sure if he had never touched a guitar in his life he would have been a major frontman. Conversely, if he had never sung a note his playing would sill have brought him world fame. And he continued to age like fine wine right till the end.
I was so fortunate to have seen B.B. King live, it was back in 2006 and one day before he turned 81. Absolute legend, also live! And having Joe Bonamassa as the support act was rather nice as well :-)
I was lucky enough to see B.B. live back in '06, during his 80th birthday tour. he performed the entire show sitting in a chair, due to health issues and still held the room in the palm of his hand the whole time. A great singer, a legendary guitarist and an amazing performer.
I saw him twice in the 90s at Foxwoods Casino. Great shows and as you said even sitting down. I've seen recordings of Solomon Burke sometimes with Joss Stone and even though he's just sitting on this "throne" he turned the show into a party.
He was so awesome in person! Me my son and my grandson went to see him and he was fabulous!! My g-son plays guitar and was a little guy at the time. BB King passed out picks until he ran out and my g_son hadn’t gotten one, he was the littlest guy up there. BB King stopped the show, handed him his last pick he was using to my grandson. Then yelled backstage for someone to bring out another pick to continue the show. My grandson still has that pick in a shadow box with the concert ticket he had.
Great reaction!! I feel fortunate to have seen bluesmen Albert Collins, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, Son Seals and Lightning Hopkins. Wish I had gotten to see B. B.!!
Thank you! R.I.P BB King. He wasn't you boy when he wrote this song, but he had gathered tons of miles and decades of experience more when this was recorded. so this is nearly as perfect as blues-song ever can be. Old man performs his heart out right there. But don't get me wrong, beautiful young lady can sing like this too, but there has to be lived life and experience to get the blues sound right, IMO.
I saw B.B. King many moons ago in Las Vegas when Elvis had the main showroom and King was the lounge act. I went to the lounge as I didn't have a ticket for Elvis and he was sold out. The doorman told me it was King who was the show and I about jumped out of my boots. I wanted to see him so much! I got a seat by myself at the upper level of the lounge and was treated to the show of my life. I'd seen a lot of live music, a ton of blues and always wanted to see B.B. . What no one ever told me was that he was one of the funniest showman around! Thank you for a good rendition of just one of the songs with him and Lucille.(his guitar)
That gig is legendary. I‘ve watched that video many times - get‘s me every time. And that one note is so pristine - unreal. Nice to see that you got dragged into as well :)
As a fella that likes guitar heavy music like Rock and Blues I am delighted to see you analyse the singing of an artist that is predominately known for his guitar play. There are a quite a few guitarists out there that is never realy considered for their vocals because their awesomeness with the instrument of choice overshadows anything they can do with their vocals. B.B. Kings emotional guitar is clearly one of those, but his fellow blues players SRV, Eric Clapton and Gary Moore comes to mind. They might not have the absolute best technique but what htey deliver with their vocals are clearly complementing their music and taking it an other notch. Also cool that you chose to analyse the whole arrangement rather then just the vocals.
Had the pleasure of seeing him live right before he passed away. The first few notes made me make a face just like you did at the start. Made me shed a tear of joy! RIP B.B.
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During this your emotional response was showing in your arms and shoulder movements in a similar way to how Joe Cocker's emotions physically manifest during his performances. A good thing, honestly 🙂
I’ve loved BB for most of my life. His music is so damn good it’s not worth attempting to describe. The feeling in his club on Beale Street still has his spirit all over. The music from that place is always amazing and I’m so glad I’ve been able to go there. The food has almost as much soul as his songs too!
Early seventies and his "Jail" live albums are as good as it gets! Brilliant! The guitar solo at the start of "How Blue Can You Get" at Cook County is the absolute pinnacle.
The thing I love about your reactions is you provide actual insight into their singing (or guitar playing :) ) and how and why things are done. Most others don't. Oh and the fact you can tell you really feel all the music. Subscribed.
B.B. King was a purveyor of a truly American form of music. The Blues is a feeling, in addition to a style of music. It is meant to connect with people where they're at.
Beth, Hey there, pretty lady! I saw who you were reacting to and said to myself I have to hear this. B B was an amazing man and performer. His guitar was a part of him. So smooth and cool.... May I suggest you find a video of B.B. and Stevie Ray Vaughan playing together.... You will LOVE it. Lastly, Merry Christmas....
First time I saw BB King live in concert was twenty four years ago, and I still remember it as if it was yesterday. King was an amazing performer, backed by a phenomenal band, who always gave their best. The last time I attended one of his performances, a few years before he passed, he was only a shadow of his former self. I’m glad I got to see him one last time, but in all honesty it was a sad event - unworthy of his good name. Still, there was no one like him, he truly was the one and only King of the Blues. Love you, BB!
It's the accent he is from Mississippi 22 miles from my home town. If you think watching him in videos or in concert is something. He came to my house when I was 10 years old that was in 1984 he stayed ate and played for hours that was better then anything you will ever hear.
I had the pleasure of seeing this gentleman live about 10 years ago. He is magic and was such a master of his craft and he knew subtlety, The blues are supposed to be about emotion. He knew that.
One on my favorite bluesman of all time!! OOOh first!! If you want to go back to early blues, check out Crossroad Blues by Robert Johnson. He was a huge influence on almost every bluesman since.
I’ve seen BB several times, and each time he makes you feel like you’re in his living room. His band is super tight as well. King of the blues. Classic miasma style, call and response to his own lead lines on guitar.
Beth, I first heard BB’s music in 1983 and his voice and guitar still make me feel like you did! I was fortunate to hear him perform live five times. His distinct way of playing was as much about the notes not played as the notes played.
So glad I got to see him live. Amazing musician and entertainer. He was quite old and sitting down most of the time but you still felt his presents and he drew you in. Will never forget it.
Very well done Beth. BB King is indeed the King of soul. I had the great fortune to see him perform way back in 1973 with Bo Didley and Muddy Waters at Southern Illinois University. It was an amazing performance. Great analysis of his voice and guitar expertise. ✌
Write my comment BEFORE I watch this video, because B.B.King is one of my biggest influence of playing blues guitar. Everybody is talking about his skills to let the guitar "talk" with only some notes - now I´m looking forward to your thoughts of the "singer"! Greetings to Scotland from Germany! P.S.: At 03:50 you explain the "soul of the Blues" Love you Beth!
Thank you so. much for this reaction I really enjoyed it .. B B is one of my all time favorite musicians. I saw him in person 3 different times . And if he's playing in heaven I'll book a seat there .. I wish more reactors would cover the blues. It says more to the ways of life than any other form of music .. thumbs up 👍
I’m so glad you did BB King! He really was the King. Him and Buddy Guy are my favorites, I love them both so much. I saw Buddy Guy live years ago in Texas with Junior Wells and Junior Walker.
I saw him in 2006 at a theater venue and it was fantastic. He told as many stories as he did play music. It was a full experience. You got to hear what life goes into the songs.
I was introduced to BB King when i just started learning music. I was so so so much amazed by the guitar tone and i am still amazed. I knew it looked easy but tricky to pull off with the feeling
