B.B. King Broadcasting the Blues: Live from Germany to Swede
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CD Time Traveler Release date: 05/Dec/2025
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Sales Rank:
#73 in Classic Blues #583 in R&B/Soul/Rap
Style:
Classic Blues
Product No.:
2101759711
Details / Tracklist:
: Recorded At A WDR Television Studio In Cologne, Germany On January 19, 1968 () 1-1: Night Life () 1-2: Everyday I Have The Blues () 1-3: How Blue Can You Get () 1-4: That's Wrong Little Mama () 1-5: Sweet Sixteen () 1-6: Rock Me Baby () 1-7: Don't Answer The Door () 1-8: The Jungle () 1-9: I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water () : Recorded Live At Konserthuset Stockholm In Stockholm, Sweden On October 29, 1973 () 2-1: To Know You Is To Love You () 2-2: Instrumental () 2-3: Walking Dr. Bill () 2-4: I Got Some Outside Help (I Don't Really Need) () 2-5: The Thrill Is Gone () 2-6: Guess Who () 2-7: Just A Little Love ()
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Description:
"Broadcasting the Blues: Live from Germany to Swede" on CD captures B.B. King in his natural habitat: on stage, in front of an audience, delivering the emotionally charged blues that made him one of the most influential guitarists and singers of the 20th century. This release focuses on a live performance in Europe, where King's expressive guitar lines and soulful voice unfold in extended versions of his classics. The recording highlights the dynamic interplay between B.B. King and his band, ranging from intimate, slow-burning ballads to uptempo, groove-driven numbers that showcase his characteristic phrasing and timing.
The CD format emphasizes the warmth and presence of the concert, allowing listeners to experience the nuances of King's guitar tone and vocal delivery in detail. Applause and spontaneous moments from the audience and stage are preserved, giving the impression of being right there in the hall. Whether you are a long-time blues aficionado or discovering B.B. King's music for the first time, this live document serves as an immersive introduction to his stage charisma and emotional depth.
B.B. King (Riley B. King) is widely regarded as a defining figure of modern blues. Over the course of his long career, he helped shape electric blues and inspired generations of rock and blues guitarists with his unmistakable vibrato and lyrical solos. His most famous songs include "The Thrill Is Gone," and he is known for his countless tours and live performances around the world, which established his reputation as a tireless ambassador of the blues. His work has been repeatedly honored with major awards and acknowledgments within the music world, underlining his lasting influence on popular music.
The manufacturer Time Traveler positions this release as a journey into a specific moment in blues history, focusing on authentic live sound and carefully curated concert recordings. Their editions are aimed at listeners who appreciate historically significant performances and value straightforward, listener-focused production without unnecessary gimmicks. With "Broadcasting the Blues: Live from Germany to Swede," Time Traveler presents a concert document that invites you to rediscover B.B. King's artistry in a direct, immediate way.
