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B.B. King, probably the most celebrated living blues player, has come a long way from Itta Bena, Mississippi, and this CD illustrates just how far. A series of guest shots by such artists as Van Morrison, Tracy Chapman, Eric Clapton, Mick Hucknall, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Joe Cocker, Marty Stuart, the Rolling Stones, and Willie Nelson, Deuces Wild is far removed from the blues King played in the '40s and '50s. It's more like psychodrama, especially in the case of the Cocker track, "Dangerous Mood." Nobody here, celebrity notwithstanding, is just going through the motions. The album's crass concept is redeemed by, among others, drummers Steve Jordan, Jim Keltner, and Charlie Watts. Although it's an overblown international project with no affinity for the meaning of the blues, the players and their love for the music triumph. --Stanley Booth

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring Four Bonus Tracks: Polly's Birthday Boogie (W/Jules Holland), Hummingbird (W/Dion Warwick), Let the Good Times Roll (W/Zucceiro), and an Undecided Bonus Track.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A blues master having fun with some friends, Aug 6 2003

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D. Bakken "dobak" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deuces Wild (Audio CD)

A few years ago, before I moved to Minneapolis, I was in town visiting a friend and was having a hard time finding my way back to his house at night. Because I was trying to find the correct street that lead to the freeway I was having problems concentrating on the radio, so I gave up and left it the radio on the next station to come up on seek. It happened to be the local blues station playing "The Thrill is Gone" by B.B. King and Tracy Chapman (from this album), and a few seconds later the blues had a new fan.

With one or two exceptions, the entire album is great.

Highly Recommended!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Tried to hate it, ended up loving it., Feb 20 2003

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Don Lawrence (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deuces Wild (Audio CD)

Okay folks . . . take it from me. Buy this album. But please promise me to buy another couple of albums if you like this one, okay?

I don't care if you've new to the blues, have never before heard a BB King song before, or have never seen BB King in concert. This is perhaps the best introduction to the blues as you'll ever hear. From the Rolling Stones to Heavy D, there's something for everybody.

Typically the phrase "something for everybody" means lukewarm acceptance across a wide range of genres. I tried so hard to hate this album, but I just can't help loving it. Every artist here really sounds like they're pouring their best into the recording.

I defy you to tell me Bonnie's not leaning back and gritting her teeth when she plays slide guitar. Tell me that Heavy D wasn't breaking more than his usual room-temperature sweat when BB kicks the track back to him. My money's on Mick Jagger wishing he had some of Keith's alcohol-sodden blood running in his veins when the first few riffs of BB's guitar hits back harder than Mick expected.

Now that you've listened to it, go buy Blues on the Bayou. Then buy a Susan Tedeschi album. Grab some Little Milton too. Oh, and it wouldn't hurt at all to round it out with some Albert King, Ronnie Earl, and maybe some Johnny Lang or Kenny Wayne Shepherd if you're feeling spunky. But overall, shame on you if you don't have any John Lee Hooker!

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5.0 out of 5 stars B.B. King performs some of his best with other greats, Sep 4 2002

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This is an outstanding CD. One of my all time favorites! "The Thrill is Gone" with Tracy Chapman...amazing. "Baby I Love You" with Bonny Rait...amazing. "If I Love You" with Van Morrison...amazing. If you like the King at all, check this one out.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The thrill is far from gone!
The undisputed king of the blues does it again! You'll find a motley crowd of musicians from different styles singing duets with him -- country, rock, blues, rap, etc. Read more

Published on Jun 25 2002 by Vineeth Subramanyam

5.0 out of 5 stars no name is needed for this review
The best compilation of artists ever. The perfect crew to work with the king of blues.Buy this cd or perish!

Published on May 27 2002 by chaz the czar