|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Frequently Bought Together
Product Details
|
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
From Amazon.co.uk
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
Amazon.com essential recording
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
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
|
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
BB's best disc
April 5 2005
Format: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!
Louisiana Loungin'
Mar 25 2004
Format: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.
BB'S THE BOSS!
Mar 12 2004
Format: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!
Want to see more reviews on this item?
Most recent customer reviews
He is the greastest (B,B King)
While reviewing B B Kings music Muddy Water. My elderly relative was so delighted to here some music she used to listen to in her younger years. Read more
Published on Feb 23 2004
A bit too slick and unvaried
Recorded in four days with his regular road band, "Blues On The Bayou" includes no duets, no guest stars, and no unintentionally funny cover versions of pop songs. Read more
Published on Oct 5 2003 by Docendo Discimus
A master at ease
Shuffle tunes Tell Me Baby, Mean Old World and Broken Promise are worth the money by themselves, and if you don't "get" those, you're dead or you should be shopping for... Read more
Published on May 1 2003 by regular guy
Long live the king
Blues on the Bayou is the 18th BB King album I own and it is my favorite. This album shows what he's always been about: great music from a great guitar player and singer with a... Read more
Published on Mar 13 2002 by "abrahaml"
Blues on the Bayou
Great guitar solos with a mix of gospel in his songs. Great music to listen to with superb back up musicians. This is a great example of what you get when you see B.B. in person.
Published on Jan 23 2002
Be Still My Heart
Having spent my first four decades worshipping rock,
my ear has been wandering of late. I've tried jazz,
it's just not me. I've tried classical, what a
snooze. Read more
my ear has been wandering of late. I've tried jazz,
it's just not me. I've tried classical, what a
snooze. Read more
Published on Dec 19 2001 by Jerald Barker
Best of BLUES !
i've heard of the KING, but never actually listened to b.b.king's albums before. This is the first 'blues' album i bought (and 1st b.b.king album ever) ...and i love it ! Read more
Published on Oct 29 2001 by Billy Lum
Best B.B. King ever
I have about 8 of his recordings. This is the best. Better than the following CD as this has better songwriting and recording. It feels live. Like a nightclub sound. Read more
Published on Oct 16 2001 by Dave Byers
Wow - sweet.
Blue, smooth and sweet. I can't play this CD enough. What a band he has behind him!
Published on Feb 5 2001 by "johnwebwriter"
Awesome
This is a great blues CD. BB's guitar tone and playing is simply magnificent. So easy to listen to. Please if you like blues get this CD. You can see why this guy is a legend.
Published on Nov 30 2000 by Geoff Aiken
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
- Music > Blues > Chicago Blues
- Music > Blues > Electric Blues Guitar
- Music > Blues > Regional Blues > Chicago Blues
- Music > Pop
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
