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B.B. King
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Product Details

  • Audio Cassette (November 4, 1997)
  • Original Release Date: November 4, 1997
  • Label: Mca
  • ASIN: B000002P87
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #717,007 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

 
1. If You Love Me - B.B. King, Van Morrison
2. Thrill Is Gone - Tracy Chapman, B.B. King
3. Rock Me Baby - Eric Clapton, B.B. King
4. Please Send Me Someone to Love - Mick Hucknall, B.B. King
5. Baby I Love You - B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt
6. Ain't Nobody Home - D'Angelo, B.B. King
7. There Must Be a Better World Somewhere - Dr. John, B.B. King
8. Confessin' the Blues - B.B. King, Marty Stuart
9. Paying the Cost to Be the Boss - B.B. King, The Rolling Stones
10. Dangerous Mood - Joe Cocker, B.B. King
11. Keep It Coming - Heavy D & the Boyz, B.B. King
12. Crying Won't Help You - Paul Carrack, David Gilmour, B.B. King
13. Night Life - B.B. King, Willie Nelson

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B.B. King, probably the most celebrated living blues player, has come a long way from Itta Bena, Mississippi, and this CD illustrates just how far. A series of guest shots by such artists as Van Morrison, Tracy Chapman, Eric Clapton, Mick Hucknall, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Joe Cocker, Marty Stuart, the Rolling Stones, and Willie Nelson, Deuces Wild is far removed from the blues King played in the '40s and '50s. It's more like psychodrama, especially in the case of the Cocker track, "Dangerous Mood." Nobody here, celebrity notwithstanding, is just going through the motions. The album's crass concept is redeemed by, among others, drummers Steve Jordan, Jim Keltner, and Charlie Watts. Although it's an overblown international project with no affinity for the meaning of the blues, the players and their love for the music triumph. --Stanley Booth

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4.0 out of 5 stars Tried to hate it, ended up loving it., February 20, 2003
By Don Lawrence (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deuces Wild (Audio CD)
Okay folks . . . take it from me. Buy this album. But please promise me to buy another couple of albums if you like this one, okay?

I don't care if you've new to the blues, have never before heard a BB King song before, or have never seen BB King in concert. This is perhaps the best introduction to the blues as you'll ever hear. From the Rolling Stones to Heavy D, there's something for everybody.

Typically the phrase "something for everybody" means lukewarm acceptance across a wide range of genres. I tried so hard to hate this album, but I just can't help loving it. Every artist here really sounds like they're pouring their best into the recording.

I defy you to tell me Bonnie's not leaning back and gritting her teeth when she plays slide guitar. Tell me that Heavy D wasn't breaking more than his usual room-temperature sweat when BB kicks the track back to him. My money's on Mick Jagger wishing he had some of Keith's alcohol-sodden blood running in his veins when the first few riffs of BB's guitar hits back harder than Mick expected.

Now that you've listened to it, go buy Blues on the Bayou. Then buy a Susan Tedeschi album. Grab some Little Milton too. Oh, and it wouldn't hurt at all to round it out with some Albert King, Ronnie Earl, and maybe some Johnny Lang or Kenny Wayne Shepherd if you're feeling spunky. But overall, shame on you if you don't have any John Lee Hooker!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's fun to play with B.B., January 31, 2001
By booknblueslady (Woodland, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Deuces Wild (Audio CD)
This cd again proves that it is great fun to play with B.B. King. The man loves his music and brings out the best in people he performs with. On this cd they are all superb musicians on their own . There are some wonderful duos here. The first cut with Van Morrison If You Love Me is the kind of soulful and moving vocal that Morrison can do so well. Hearing Tracy Chapman do The Thrill is Gone is worth the price of the cd. I could listen to it over and over. There isn't a song on here that's a throwaway. I even enjoy Keep It Coming with Heavy D and Rap is definitely not my thing.

This cd would be a good introduction to the blues. We can see how many of these popular musicians have been influenced and moved by the blues.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A royal flush, March 16, 2000
By George Schaefer (Croydon, PA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Deuces Wild (Audio CD)
B.B. King got to be the King of the Blues for a good reason. He is a phenomenal blues guitarist and a great vocalist to boot. Then you add an incredible presence and charisma and you get the man who is called King. No slight is intended toward Freddie King or Albert King but B.B. is the true king of the blues. This album is filled with great tracks. Paying the Cost to Be the Boss (featuring the Rolling Stones) is one of the highlights for me. I also like the duet of The Thrill is Gone with Tracy Chapman. Bonnie Raitt who also did a fantastic duet with John Lee Hooker in the late 80s shines on Baby I Love You. I could go on forever about what B.B. King means to me but it would take too long. Just do yourself a favor and buy this CD. This is a great celebration of a true American icon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding duets cd
BB King chose great artists for the duets on this cd, each song is incredible.
Published 11 days ago by Erica H. Smith

3.0 out of 5 stars Another solid collaborative effort
Unlike 'Lucille and Friends', 'Deuces Wild' is a collection of more recently-recorded B.B King duets and collaborations. Read more
Published 1 month ago by H. Jin

5.0 out of 5 stars FUN, FUN, FUN and THEN SOME!
I'm sure this was a fun cd for BB King (and friends)to make. If you have any "soul" you can't sit still to the Heavy D jam. I LOVE EVERY JAM! Read more
Published 23 months ago by S. WARD

4.0 out of 5 stars RICK SHAQ GOLDSTEIN SAYS: "BB TELLS "HEAVY D" STAY AWAY FROM LUCILLE!"
First let me point out to my loyal "The King Of The World Blues Reviewer" fans: Obviously BB is an all-time icon, but he is not in my personal top 6 electric blues guitarists,... Read more
Published on January 26, 2007 by Rick Shaq Goldstein

4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Album filled with Super Stars
While not the greatest blues album of all time or even the best from B.B. King, this is still a very good blues album that is a lot of fun to listen to. Read more
Published on October 23, 2006 by Boston Bluesman

5.0 out of 5 stars A blues master having fun with some friends
A few years ago, before I moved to Minneapolis, I was in town visiting a friend and was having a hard time finding my way back to his house at night. Read more
Published on August 6, 2003 by D. Bakken

5.0 out of 5 stars B.B. King performs some of his best with other greats
This is an outstanding CD. One of my all time favorites! "The Thrill is Gone" with Tracy Chapman...amazing. "Baby I Love You" with Bonny Rait... Read more
Published on September 4, 2002 by G-Man

5.0 out of 5 stars no name is needed for this review
The best compilation of artists ever. The perfect crew to work with the king of blues.Buy this cd or perish!
Published on May 27, 2002 by chaz the czar

5.0 out of 5 stars He is the master, long live the KING
BB has treated us all to his music for more than half a century.
He just keeps going. Maybe he's immortal :) I guess not. Read more
Published on December 27, 2001 by Eric E. Weinraub

3.0 out of 5 stars Do yourself a favour - don't buy
I love BB, but this album swamps BB with its all star cast and misses the mark. The album ends up presenting an R&B front rather than the blues. Read more
Published on December 21, 2001 by Bob Davis

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