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Track Listings
| 1. Blues Boys Tune |
| 2. Bad Case Of Love |
| 3. I'll Survive |
| 4. Mean Ole' World |
| 5. Blues Man |
| 6. Broken Promise |
| 7. Darlin' What Happened |
| 8. Shake It Up And Go |
| 9. Blues We Like |
| 10. Good Man Gone Bad |
| 11. If I Lost You |
| 12. Tell Me Baby |
| 13. I Got Some Outside Help I Don't Need |
| 14. Blues In 'G' |
| 15. If That Ain't It I Quit |
Product Description
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There's an undeniable pleasure in listening to a veteran bluesman do his stuff. For Blues on the Bayou, which he also produced, B.B. King presents a stripped-down, simply-arranged recording that's as tight as a coiled spring and smooth as a freshly-polished dance floor. From the first track, "Blues Boys Tune", a slow instrumental dripping with organ riffs, this CD is chock-full of the sort of guitar work that a master like King makes sound effortless. Whether it's the mid-tempo playfulness of "Bad Case of Love", or the slow "Blues Man" with its sparkling-clean guitar work, or the wistfulness of "Darlin' What Happened", or the sheer sweetness of "If I Lost You", Blues on the Bayou proves why King is considered the reigning master of blues guitar. Even the violins sound right and proper here, and King's sidemen turn in some impressive work as well; there are in particular some great piano solos on this disc. On the whole, Blues on the Bayou is a slow-burning treat. --Genevieve Williams
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There's an undeniable pleasure in listening to a veteran bluesman do his stuff. For Blues on the Bayou, which he also produced, B.B. King presents a stripped-down, simply-arranged recording that's as tight as a coiled spring and smooth as a freshly-polished dance floor. From the first track, "Blues Boys Tune," a slow instrumental dripping with organ riffs, this CD is chock-full of the sort of guitar work that a master like King makes sound effortless. Whether it's the mid-tempo playfulness of "Bad Case of Love," or the slow "Blues Man" with its sparkling-clean guitar work, or the wistfulness of "Darlin' What Happened," or the sheer sweetness of "If I Lost You," Blues on the Bayou proves why King is considered the reigning master of blues guitar. Even the violins sound right and proper here, and King's sidemen turn in some impressive work as well; there are in particular some great piano solos on this disc. On the whole, Blues on the Bayou is a slow-burning treat. --Genevieve Williams
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5.0 out of 5 stars
BB's best disc,
By Roger Crysler (Canada) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: Blues On The Bayou (Audio CD)
There are 3 wonderful Lucille instrumentals on this disc, starting with the haunting BB's Theme. Them aside, Blues Man should have been a hit; I'll Survive - one of BB's favourites - is the nearest we're likely to get to one more anthem from The King. It's certainly his late-career signature tune although BB purists will bemoan the fact that there is not a version of The Thrill is Gone on this disc.This disc is BB's best outside of the analogies and live performances. He thrives on technology here - this disc is a must for BB fans who want new, great music at its technical best. BB says he has never made a perfect album. Maybe so, and he knows the faults better than me, but this one is pretty good!
3.0 out of 5 stars
Louisiana Loungin',
By MacTonite (Desolation Row) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: Blues On The Bayou (Audio CD)
At the time of this recording, BB King was 73 years old. He and his road-tested band cut these tunes in Lafayette, LA. Overall, "Blues on the Bayou" is as pleasant as an ice-cold Jax on a lazy summer day. This is a good, accessible CD to expose novices to the blues. But it is a little too refined. One reviewer aptly describes "Blues on the Bayou" as blues from the decanter, not the bottle. True - this ain't RL Burnside or Howlin' Wolf. But it is light years better (and more sincere) than anything that poser Slowhand has done since Cream disbanded. Plus, how can you not like the grandfatherly BB? If only I am half as cool as The King when I'm 73.
5.0 out of 5 stars
BB'S THE BOSS!,
Ce commentaire est de: Blues On The Bayou (Audio CD)
This is the greatest blues album ever! Mastered by the greatest blues performer ever, BB King. This album has such an easy feel to it. The band is so together and BB, well, what can you say about the man, the performer, the singer, the guitar player. Words can't describe him. He's a national treasure and proves it on this disc and so many others he's cut over his great career. It always makes me upset when they give the title of "superstar" to some of these no talent bums who permeate today's music industry. BB truly is a superstar and proves it every time he plugs in Lucille and open's his mike with that wonderful, powerful, soulful voice. Long live the King!
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