?!?/225/151/ccc571e8bb71d0671160809582fe6836§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=King, Albert-The Big Blues"??% 01. "Let's have a natural ball" ?!?/225/151/ab201911a8d4480c41e2e4749d82f8c3§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=King, Albert-The Big Blues"??% 02. "What can I do to change your mind" ?!?/225/151/64a8662c1b42a7f24e2036b4ea011899§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=King, Albert-The Big Blues"??% 03. "I get evil" ?!?/225/151/831631e0f5b106120c0e53a9ef7b3b33§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=King, Albert-The Big Blues"??% 04. "Had you told it like it was (it wouldn't be like it is)" ?!?/225/151/560759433cb4393c1eb929cc894928d4§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=King, Albert-The Big Blues"??% 05. "This morning" ?!?/225/151/7bc99d9f27b17a7e828f494048369d3b§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=King, Albert-The Big Blues"??% 06. "I walked all night long" ?!?/225/151/73aa4559899e2fe8049636176c3ed9e2§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=King, Albert-The Big Blues"??% 07. "Don't throw your love on me so strong" ?!?/225/151/e363c4798ef2a5c0e03c83dff2d96462§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=King, Albert-The Big Blues"??% 08. "Travelin' to California" ?!?/225/151/9783e9066027952545f8bc1fffb826f2§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=King, Albert-The Big Blues"??% 09. "I've made nights by myself" ?!?/225/151/935252a1f37d7ff1c41653d04a7ab561§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=King, Albert-The Big Blues"??% 10. "This funny feeling" ?!?/225/151/808a9bb39461c3447b9f9db4e65ee477§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=King, Albert-The Big Blues"??% 11. "Ooh-ee baby" ?!?/225/151/d9d23440e89b1e305df33438713b0e7e§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=King, Albert-The Big Blues"??% 12. "Dyna flow"
Description:
"The resulting album was effectly a compilation of Albert's earlier Bobbin (Records) releases, highlighted by the hit single 'Don't Throw Your Love On Me'. A twelve track album..." (quoted from the inner liner notes)
Recording dates according the Wikipedia article "Bobbin Records" (visited 2020/02/18):
- Track 11 recorded Oct, 1959
- Track 1 recorded Sept, 1960
- Track 6, 9 recorded Jan, 1961
- Track 5, 7 recorded Oct, 1961
- Track 2, 3 recorded June, 1962
Bobbin Records' closure was 1963.
"The Big Blues" is a remarkable CD by the legendary blues guitarist and singer Albert King, released under the Hallmark label. This collection showcases some of King's most influential early recordings, capturing his raw emotional power and signature guitar style that helped define modern electric blues. The album includes standout tracks such as "Let's Have a Natural Ball" and "I Get Evil," which highlight King's expressive vocals and innovative left-handed guitar technique. As one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar," alongside B.B. King and Freddie King, Albert King has had an indelible impact on generations of musicians with hits like "Born Under a Bad Sign." Hallmark, known for its dedication to bringing classic music to new audiences at affordable prices, ensures high-quality releases that honor musical legends like Albert King.