King of the Blues: 1989 [Import, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

B.B. King | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 5, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Universal UK
• ASIN: B000002PHT
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,142 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

From Grove Press Guide to Blues on CD

Another King-size contretemps. King is so accommodating that he doesn't blanch at singing invidious pop-pap songs with emotion. He acquiesces in the production decisions of four Hollywood types. Rodney Kelly programs one mean computer. -- © Frank John Hadley 1993

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's not as bad as it might seem, December 29, 2004

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JP (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: King of the Blues: 1989 (Audio CD)

B.B. King's music always inspires an emotional reaction in the listener and this album is no different. However that reaction at first probably is along the lines of: "What the hell is this?" and "Where is his unmistakable guitar sound?" But when you get past that (and learn to skip a few of the tracks... kind of like Clapton's "Pilgrim" album) there is enough to catch and keep your attention.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Forgotten Gem, January 22, 2011

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ken - See all my reviews

This review is from: King of the Blues: 1989 (Audio CD)

Wow, when i first heard this cd in 89 i liked a couple songs but thought it sounded too modern. Now that I'm older {lol} even though i realize it's not what fans of B.B. might be used to but this is for sure a classic. The first three songs rock out! My God, Stevie Nicks doing background on Can't Get Enough Of Your Love alone makes this cd worth the purchase. She is so prominant it's almost like a duet. With guests as Stevie, Bonnie Raitt, Mick Fleetwood and others this is a cd not to be missed, no B.B. King catalogue would be complete without this under appreciated, overlooked classic. Don not overlook this underrated B.B. king cd.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I admire BB for trying a few new things on this album., October 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: King of the Blues: 1989 (Audio CD)

In general I like it, not every song but "Standing on the edge of Love" is pretty serious. I admire BB for trying a few new things on this album. If he never tried anything new, he would not have developed his own style and become the artist we all Love.