B.B. King - Live in Japan (1971)

This recording has a different feel from Live at the Regal or Live from Cook County Jail. There is much less playing with and talking to the audience. Instead, this one is just powerful, full-steam blues guitar playing all the way through. B. B.'s singing is very soulful here, but he keeps it short and lets the guitar do most of the talking. You won't find better versions of his classic songs anywhere. The jam sessions show a jazz-blues master at work and is something generally not heard these days. Great cd.

Track list:

1. Every Day I Have the Blues
2. How Blue Can You Get?
3. Eyesight to the Blind
4. Niji Baby
5. You’re Still My Woman
6. Chains and Things
7. Sweet Sixteen
8. Hummingbird
9. Darlin’ You Know I Love You
10. Japanese Boogie
11. Jamming at Sankei Hall
12. The Thrill Is Gone
13. Hikari #88