BB King - The Thrill Is Gone - Live In Africa '74
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
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B.B. King Live In Africa '74 is a rare - extremely rare - intimate view of
B.B. King in concert. At age 49, having "crossed over" to wide popularity with his show
at the Fillmore West in 1968 and secured his fame with the 1970 hit "The Thrill Is Gone,"
B.B. stands onstage before Muhammad Ali and a crowd of 80,000 on the continent his
ancestors left in chains and gives one of the most thrilling performances of his life. "The
King of the Blues" (B.B.), "Soul Brother #1" (James Brown) and other African-American
artists on the bill reveled in the return to their cultural motherland for a gala affair that was
attended by fans and journalists from all over the world.
The backstory around this perfonnance is rich. Behind B.B. is a large orchestra,
made up of core members ofB.B.'s touring band - pianist Ron Levy, drummer Sonny
Freeman and saxophonist Bobby Forte - plus studio musicians recruited (mostly) from
New York, including renowned session guitarist Larry Carlton. Directed by Hampton
Reese, B.B.'s longtime friend and musical tutor (you'll see him in his plaid sport coat
conducting the band), this collection of musicians achieved their amazing performance
after a single rehearsal in Kinshasa. Hampton wrote the charts for all the songs in the set,
and every musician was playing from those charts.
Of the musicians who played that concert from B.B.'s 1974 touring band, only
Ron Levy is still living. Here are some of his recollections of the unforgettable trip to
Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) and their historic performance there:
To perform in Africa - the land of his ancestors, at this stadium event before
80,000 - plus crazed, hot, sweaty, dancing and bouncing heads and soulfully
pained hearts -- must have had a very special personal significance for B.B.,
as it did for us all. We all realized this was not just another gig. It was history,
good history. We were all very proud to be a part of it. As far as the set went,
we performed 8.B.'s most famous hits. I have to say, this was probably the
first lime this crowd ever heard - or heard of - B.B. King. but as usual he
left them wanting more, as well as an indelible memory of his sincere personal
passion and deep-felt blues.
He definitely connected with them like the beloved king he is. If you're a
B.B. King fan, you are in for a rare treat with B.B, King Live in Africa '74. If this is
your introduction to the King of the Blues, you'll understand why he is so loved the
world over.
-Charles Sawyer
Charles Sawyer is the author of the first biography of B.B. King.
The Arrival Of B.B. King (Doubleday 1980, Da Capo 1982),
He teaches ""History Of Blues In America" at Harvard Extension School,
and leads his own blues band, 2120 South Michigan Avenue.
The thrill will never be gone hearing BB King's music.
Nathan Marchack true brother, true.
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Nathan Marchack His soul will never die! It still gives me goosebumps.
The ultimate guitar tribute ! ua-cam.com/video/1FzviF3a7eQ/v-deo.html
As far as I'm concerned, the Gibson ES-355TD-Walnut BB played during the early 70s as well as on this iconic performance will always be THE look and sound of Lucille. The tone, the touch, the elegance of the guitar, its all right here.
Agreed. The rasphy and crunchy sound produced by ES 355TD combined with BB King's finger tone vibration was the most priceless live sound ever produce by BB and his previous Lucille lineup.
One thing I love about this entire concert and this song you can hear how professional every member of this band is behind BB. Drums and precussion did a fantastic job driving the song,the bass quietly being the glue and being exactly on point, The Piano playing a subtle but brilliant driving rhythm with chords adding some cheeky melodies and turnarounds careful not to get in anyones way, while the sax gets adventureous and plays some melodies but is careful to compliment and stay out of BB's way. Then Larry Carlton puts in some really tasteful and clever hits on the guitar just to add to it and let the other instruments carry the song, the true sign of a musical mastery on display here.
Boy, thanks for really laying it out.
BB King was a national treasure. If they're gonna put another head on Mt. Rushmore, this is the man.
Not just an awesome guitarrist, he's also a great singer
One of the finest guitarists, few people can match his vibrato. Great man, great loss
BB King makes that guitar weep and sound so sweet.
He sho’ do!!
This concert is really top-notch, full of blues energy, excellent singing, excellent guitar and excellent brass section.
Agree Soul Power Zaire Afrika 1974, til death do us part. My fav performance is Celia Cruz and the fania all stars "quimbara" 🖤
BB King is the greatest bluesman of all time!
If you ever have the thrill of seeing BB KING live it will remain as one of the greatest concerts you will ever attend .
properly one of the best instrumental performances ive ever seen...
R.I.P. Mr King. You will be sadly missed.
Rip BB King !!!
"When you've got Mr. BB King on the stage and you say to yourself....you can't omit the master, when it comes to the blues there's no other than that blues brother" James Brown's words honoring the late, great master BB King !!!
#bbking
#thethrillisgone
#lucille
#ripbbking
that guy was a genius and will truly be missed.
There's moments you can't tell if he is playing or singing. Because when he played, it was like singing, and when singing, it was like he was playing. BB's own words. The same discourse, the same flow. The unmatchable genius of the king of blues guitar, and sure enough, one of the biggest blues singers too. No other than BB King. This performance of TTIG is absolutely mesmerizing. He reaches heights of excellence and emotion that no one ever, before or since, as been able to even take a far approach.
We were lucky enough to have BB King in our lives. Smile.
The true KING!!! Never to be forgotten - RIP
RIP brother. It was a pleasure sharing this earth with you good man Mr. King.
My all-time favorite from the King of the Blues
possibly the best entertainer of all time............great voice supreme guitar playing and great stage presence..............
Bless B.B. always. Seeing him in concert a few times was bliss. Heaven only could hold your great heart and music.
Born in '61. The 70's were my formative years. Grew up to Zeppelin, Floyd etc. Never realized it all came from the blues. I do now. Long live the King ......
BB, you may be gone, but the thrill will always be here when we listen to your music.
Absolutely brilliant, a blues legend in his prime.
Awesome! My favourite version, one of my 'go to's' 👌
these performings in Arica are my favorite BB King "recordings". He is at the top as a man guitarist and vocalist here. Sooo good! thanks so much for loading
same. Just discovered them but I'm loving them. BB King plays with pure emotion
Forever B.B.King from Japan.
May you play forever in heaven with 2 Blues King.(Albert and Freddy)
I'll never forget your sweet voice and beautiful guitar tone.
Thanks a lot .
This is the definitive version! His later performances were pretty week and I see comments drooling over them. Now this is the legendary BB king right here!
BB king is an all time great, cant help but being happy listening to his music
I defy anyone on earth to say they don't like this. B.B. will always be the best. Always!
S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G The very definition of music.
You made cry. with this great performance. This is the way I want to remember B B King doing what he did best, ENTERTAINING. Some guy can play guitar but he was an entertainer. Greetings from Buin, Chile.
Tasty licks, killer tone, powerful voice, captivating stage presence. There's nothing better than this.
Long live the King. Rest in splendor, beautiful B.B.
BB King: the Boss of the Blues, 1925-2015
So glad youtube exists to hear a blues legend like bb king himself, to be able see and hear him live too almost feels like I'm actually there...
My favorite version of this song. Amazing performance. Gave me goosebumps!
The Thrill will NEVER be gone listening to BB King's music. Love this spin on it! #YESYES!
sadly this stuff will never be around again. what a slice of life it must have been to be alive back then. B.B. is the the King to me.
The Thrill will never be gone- RIP BB
RIP BB King. God bless you on your journey home, BB King. Gone yet never forgotten.
B.B. is free and probably feeling great being able to play in Africa and with a great band. Many great versions. This is one of them.
God Bless you B.B. RIP!
Lovely up-beat recording of "The thrill is gone" to celebrate this sad day.
The King is dead. Long live the King!
Lucille brung it on home at the end... #classic performance
The King of Blues! Really sad, now you gone, but I will Thank you for the wonderful time and Music that you have shared with us. We will never forget you Mr. B.B KING!!! rest in peace
Fantastique Mr BB KING
Ese sonido tan dulce que me pone la carne de gallina, le tengo mucho aprecio a este hombre por su forma de tocar, por eso me emociono cuando ver sus espectaculos en este día muy triste.... Descanse en paz maestro del blues...!!!!!
GRACIAS BB. KING!!!
Long live the king! Thank you for all the wonderful music, passion and soul :)
Hes called the king of blues for a reason
Every now and then I'm walking around the house going ... "Thrill is gone .... " I miss him
Joey Diaz podcastville brought me here. Greetings!
As a long time fan of B B King's records and Cd's plus attending at least five different performances of his, this is awesome. As a musician with plenty of my own attempts at authoring and performing music, this is the benchmark of all-that and more. When I play this video, it's nothing less than ten times or more in a row. So much fun to play along to as well.
Never EVER seen a negative comment here. Pity our so called leaders don't bring the same magnetism
Unless there are overdubs, to me this is one of the greatest performances ever.
The best blues guitarrist,Rest in peace.
Thanks...so many memories of a great SOUL.
sick clean setting and nothing butt tube amp and he so smooth with it sounding like that wow thats why his name is king he a king
The King of the Blues has gone Home, but the thrill remains !! R.I.H., Riley B. King (1925~2015). Prayers goin' up ^^^^^^^. He was a kind and generous man whose talent scorched through our lives and across musical history like some massive, blazing blue comet. We need no further reason to feel blue today ...
Wonderful version. With Larry Carlton depping on rhythm just for this show as he was in Zaire performing with the Crusaders when they needed a replacement.
I believe that Joe Bonamassa and his band performed this version at the BB King tribute show.
De interpretation of this song in Africa is one of the rhythm I've heard in my life
One his best shows . WOW .
this is the main reason i want to play the blues so bad..
I really am not the kind of guy to look at such things, but does anyone else see how well the looks how his guitar fits his suit?
Oh Yes Indeed. B B King plays with the magic an artist dreams of capturing in a lifetime. His messages are clearly one coming from a true Gentleman/Musician and a King... I'll be a forever student in his music and nature..
Rest in Peace, BB; the King of the Blues
The trill has gone... May gary moore,,stevie ray an bb jamming together now. I hail you bb king.. Thank you for your life and music. Bless you! Thomas from norway
Everything about this is amazing.
Excellent LIVE performance... 5am, in bed, in Mississippi, chilling 🖤
I want to cry because I can love the blues
RIP B.B. King
What a tone he had. He started using Gibson L series amps and they had the compressor he liked but the tone of the Fender twin here is super!
We would all be lucky to live the life that BB King lived.
I love u!
When We Were Kings 🤴
Incredible soundtrack.
Muhammad Ali had some badass musicians to accompany him in Africa!
im so glad hes still aliveee forreal
Chapeau !!!
This concert is part of the "Rumble in the Jungle" event, by Don king...
Foreman vs Ali in the he Republic of Zaire, today's Democratic Republic of the Congo...
B.B. King and Muhammad Ali, true legends of all time.
With a young Larry Carlton in the background on rhythm guitar.
Excellent stuff. Thanks you.
Really on his game here
The King is gone, although he still lives on..
Happy birthday Mr. King,
the break down at the end, just amazing!
Beautiful.
Nobody made the guitar sound sweeter than the King
But NEVER forgotten! RIP!
Köszönjük! Nagyon jó!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
An icon my goddddddddd
Happy Birthday King BB....love ya man!
just saw the elvis movie, elvis was great but we need a movie about BB King, over 50 years on the road playing the blues and perhaps the greatest artist of the genre.
R.I.P. B.B. King
did see him in Los Angeles four years ago. best concert-decision ever made
Wow he looks so young and energetic here, and he was already 49!
Gracias hermano por hacerme conocer a este gran músico , fue una noche larga y una gran caminata y hablando de todo esa noche escuchando al más grande bbking y una papa en la garganta fue hermoso ese viaje
Albert and Freddie king, as well as B.B., are the best of the bunch in my opinion. Check out 'born under a bad sign'
Him and Lucille (his guitar's name) my grammy was named Lucille, so is my mom and sister... 🔥🔥🔥
Magistral
long live the king.
The story behind this recorded video is priceless as well. A truly great read very well done. Thank You.
Absolutamente incrivel!!!! Som de arrepiar""""""
Holy Smoke 💨 That is the most driven version of that I’ve ever heard (Got Wood) and now I’m going for my guitar 🎸
blues the most amazing creation by black americans ... luv it luv it luv it!!
What a performance!
Probably his best song-=- Arrow to the heart