Albert King - I'll Play the Blues for You, Pts. 1-2 (extended version)

If you're down an' out, an' you feel real hurt
Come on over, to the place where I work
An' all your loneliness, I'll try to soothe
I'll play the blues for you
Don't be afraid, come on in
You might run across, yeah, some of your old friends
All your loneliness, I've got to soothe
I'll play the blues for you
Come on in, sit right here, let's rap awhile
Ya see I'm kinda lonely too, ya know?
An' loneliness is a very bad thing
If ya let it get the best of ya
An' loneliness can get ya down, ya know?
Yeah, yeah, are you comfortable now?
Yeah, yeah, that's outta sight
Yeah, as I was sayin' before
Loneliness can get you down, an' I have heard of, ah
Loneliness blowin' some good people's mind, ya know?
But ya can't do that
This is a big world, this is a big world
An' there's too many nice things happenin' in this world
You're a very pretty girl
Where you live?
No, no, no, disregard that, that's okay, that's okay
Most important thing, I wanna know you
I say, I wanna know you
That's groovy, ain't it?
I'll play the blues for you
I ain't got no big name
Oh Lord, an' I ain't no big star
I'll play the blues for you on my guitar
All your loneliness, I'll try to soothe
I'll play the blues for you
Excuse me

[@marybracy8087]

Listening in 2024❤

[@osibesatate6014]

Rest in Heaven Dad, this one's for you. I'll see you soon.

[@soniahalliburton724]

my dad died 3/7/2020 and my loneliness i'm trying too sooth with Albert playing me some blues! RIP WILLIE JOHNSON HILLARD ! LOVE U DAD

[@elnorbones3984]

All is well

[@glennalexander325]

I have a daughter. May God bless you and your dad's memory.

[@seansimmons2885]

Beautiful one my condolences

[@quietstorm8100]

My mom passed 8-18-20....she danced until she passed....my neice sent me a video of her in her 70's high steppin in a parking lot with them like nobody was looking👀

[@soniahalliburton724]

@@quietstorm8100 sending my condolences and love to you and your family!

[@vagabond7883]

They say you don't listen to Blues, you feel it!

[@PhilMoore-fe2hw]

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[@Jay-ft3xh]

They say life is a school, and blues is a teacher.

[@Hullstarr]

My dad introduced me to Albert King. My dad passed away last August and whenever I think of him I listen to this song You played the blues for me Mr. Ernest Moody Jr. and now I'll play the blues for you. Rest in Everlasting Heaven Dad.

[@reddeserted13]

I love his Stax era with the MGs and the later live stuff.

[@focused4841]

He had good taste. Long Live your dad. ✊🏿

[@Shootingtheinvisibleman]

Very kind an heartfelt thank you for sharing. Rip.

[@queenyahsmeen]

❤

[@NoorKhan-786]

❣

[@jonsnow123]

I'm 17 years old and I'm a guitarist I use to only play Metal but I've always respected Blues guitarists as better than Metal guitarists but now I'm going definitely learn stuff like BB King and Albert King

[@samuelhasan3616]

Watch your stock go through the ceiling and the demand for your presence skyrocket. Country Boy from Whatley, Alabama.

[@brunoignatowsky1617]

Go Jon Snow. It will serve you well!

[@rome1205]

Jon Snow good idea brother it will grow you

[@macttunstall2409]

Jon Snow and learn jw.org

[@301fishngrits]

mac t Tunstall yes everyone needs to know who the almighty is

[@oldskoolmusicforever0724]

ALBERT KING IS ONE OF THE GREATEST GUITARIST OF ALL TIMES KIDS

[@tuomojohannes5065]

🎸🇫🇮🤘

[@tuomojohannes5065]

One of those made blues .. Buddy Guy. Example..

[@tuomojohannes5065]

Yeah..

[@ronaldpatton9991]

bb king is .

[@tuomojohannes5065]

@@ronaldpatton9991 one of the greatest. Depence of course music taste... ✌️

[@giojikia6828Metalhead]

I am 14 years old and I love Blues so much. I love B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton and Many Others. About a week ago I listened to this song and I was like out of my mind. Albert King is a true Blues Legend and no matter what kind of mood I have, I always enjoy Blues! ❤

[@55cleon]

You Have Excellent Taste Young Man 👌🏿!!

[@Zeppelinizzer]

I second that, we need more young people like you

[@Xztjh53]

Nothin lik the blues. I didnt hear or have knowledge of it till i ws 27. I love it love it love it. Im now 61 and it makes my mind bliss and my skin shiver with delight.

[@DHigable]

Albert King was a hack who ran around telling everyone he was B.B. King’s half brother early in his career.

[@Fleetingbluesband]

I'm 71 and love the blues too ;-) listen to all the Kings - Freddie BB and Albert and you'll learn where your influences where influenced 😎

[@morrisbrown3327]

I am a 70's baby, my parents were born in 1936 and 1940 respectively. My mother used to play the blues all day long when I was a child, my dad played his jazz, be-bop, and funk. My oldest sister was into the Philadelphia soul sound, classic R&B, My middle sister played disco and punk, my youngest sister listend to anything and everything Motown. Me, well hip-hop first came along I was in my pre teen years, on my 11th Birthday, I got two turntables, and a dj mixer. I would have all of the original samples of all the songs from all of the great music I was exposed to throughout my childhood years. I remember looking through my moms and dads records to find this song, after hearing Big Daddy Kane sample this in the mid 1980s. Currently my mom is in the beginning stages of Dementia. The one thing I can do to lift her spirits is play these old songs on my bluetooth....she comes alive again😃. She especially LOVES the Blues....and oh Al Green, she said ole AL kept her and my dad together during their rough patch, saying how my dad would always sing "Still in Love with you" lol. This songs brings back great memories for me

[@edie3362]

God bless you dear for being there for your mom

[@charlenemitchell1499]

Morris Brown ,What a beautiful story and memories!!!❤❤❤

[@louisharvey1797]

Respect!

[@KingGeneEntertainmen]

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC is currently hosting their annual premier in stores... The actual COVER is the picture of the Human Brain... (This could get interesting)..💪💪💞

[@KingGeneEntertainmen]

REALEST MUSIC

[@MrFbaum]

Jerry Beach, from Shreveport, LA, wrote this song. Jerry passed away yesterday, Sunday, January 10, 2016. He had been nominated for a Grammy for this song. Rest in Peace, Jerry.

[@randymorgan5420]

Jerry is certainly going to leave a huge hole in the Monday night blues jam. He has gone on to the great blues gig in the sky now. R.I.P Jerry Beach. You are missed by so many.

[@jorgeyoung6926]

+Randy Morgan RIP Jerry ,never heard of you but gona KZbin you

[@staxmantim]

Beach sent this to my father, head of Stax's publishing arm & Steve Cropper had asked my dad to take over A & R duties & listening to demos. My dad got this to King's producers. One of my favorite records!

[@ralphparker4577]

Craig Falbaum lo

[@mrrobertcastilllooking5246]

Craig Falbaum I have always like the blues to bad we just don't hear enough

[@ursulakutlesa]

I met Mr King at Pabst blue ribbon blues stage at summerfest in my home town Milwaukee, I asked him for a autograph , Mr King signed for me , he was a great gentleman 🌞💟😊

[@ildefonsososa4444]

Amazing

[@oscarhoward6505]

I was there I also live in milwaukee.

[@LegaliseShemp]

Damn, dude. Lucky. I would've loved to have met him. He's one of the guys who made me want to pick up a guitar.

[@gregbattles4742]

I miss this generation of black music

[@kerryjamesharris]

The very reason I listened to this!

[@semprequevoceleroscomentar2292]

​@@kerryjamesharris I'm white, but I love these songs, black people are very creative

[@Beehive66]

Music doesn't care what color your ears are. Or the color of the fingers of the person playing it.

[@SoydeCubaCompay]

🍷

[@jenningschase1154]

❤

[@lowrencemayfield4271]

For those who don't know yet, from 6.14 to the end you' ve got one of the most beautiful guitar solo in the history of blues, without argue

[@ms.walterrnb4605]

You better believe it 💯

[@bigrockets]

@@ms.walterrnb4605 I cut my teeth on the electric guitar listening to Albert

[@markjoey1852]

Your are a SINGULAR VOICE!!!....SPEAK ONLY FOR YOURSELF!!!...ARROGANT BASTARD!!!...Mark J

[@boomergayle3425]

So true

[@dk-sky3820]

The best thing about learning blues is that you embark on the journey of closely listening and studying the best music in the world from the legends. But you got to listen with your soul more than your ears

[@gilldanier4129]

Thats really true

[@tazador793]

Wow, good advice

[@donaldparker3822]

Hey try jjgrey and mofro lochloosa he will take you home

[@ronaldlane1597]

Stevie Ray Vaughn learned a lot from listening to Albert King records and was a big fan of his. May they both RIP.

[@attilakucserka7062]

A Gentleman playing the blues... RIP Albert King

[@meleahandpets3443]

I love this kind of music...it just speaks to your soul

[@arezayadda9198]

What a beautiful word ❤

[@morenatx63]

This is the Blues. Either you understand or your don’t. As a small child I heard this song and never forgot it listening for the first time in an adult friendly club/grill. I will never forget. The blues is in my blood, in my bones. I walk with God but nothing says I can’t enjoy the Blues. God Bless.

[@donaldneely]

OK

[@JeffChazNOLA]

I was very fortunate to have played with the late, great Albert King for a little while. What a phenomenal Blues master he was! You could FEEL his Blues power clear across the stage!

[@motherlovegoodwin7821]

YOU WERE BLESS A TRUE SHOWMAN THAT PLAYED FROM THE SOUL

[@deanlawson8884]

PL

[@KevyNova]

Lucky you! I’ll bet you’ve got some great stories.

[@fredeb67]

Your are indeed a very fortunate man. I would have loved to hear this may play the blues.

[@anitahiggins3329]

Dean Lawson u

[@boogitybear2283]

I always considered Albert King the greatest guitar player of all time. Man he was so Underrated!

[@quietplace7600]

U ain’t wrong…

[@JohnBarrylizard]

This is amazing. His guitar tone is fantastic. Voice is smooth.

[@SG-ny9bl]

Real player type

[@leonardhilliard2636]

Real blues man not commercial ❤

[@williejones2139]

BB king and Albert King is one of the most great players of true blues of our time.

[@luckydog9500]

+Willie Jones Don't forget Freddie King!

[@punkrockadict619]

+Lucky Dog the three kings of blues!

[@teejones9227]

yes they are

[@sevi2717]

+Jerry garcia no is very stupid song

[@Peaches201042]

Bobby blue Bland too

[@WATCHWOMAN65]

One the best blues songs ever

[@charleshayes3031]

Watchwoman 65 when he says excuse me, and then wooo! I’m all the way in!

[@josephmiller9317]

Albert "the King"!

[@jonathancowley1758]

Maybe the best

[@tooblessedmiller6937]

@@charleshayes3031 sho ya right!

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

It's the best.. blues song..❤️

[@johnnyhuggins2520]

That trumpet player Killin it too bam!!!

[@edsonaugusto5389]

a very peaceful, relaxing and inspiring sound

[@Sellgod_]

Albert King could play The blues for me !!!! He can pick that guitar. Man !!!!

[@truetruth4233]

Any Day😀

[@stk1975]

Albert King got a smooth blues voice. Blues, best music in the world.

[@effiehatcher4668]

Love This !!!

[@LibertarianBlackVoter]

Growing up in Memphis in the 70s, this is all we heard along with gospel...Life was so simple then

[@codychickadee5095]

That baritone sax is speaking to me. My goodness what a great tune.

[@jornvallis8051]

It's not just King's vocals and guitar, but the other instruments in his music, the brass instruments, that are so enriching to his music.

[@rubywright7418]

This song helped me get through some lonely days. Love it!!

[@danniedavis6994]

The undisputed Master, incomparable, untouchable!

[@larry1824]

Superb live and underrated singer

[@Busta9410]

Thank you Albert.......for Stevie Ray Vaughn.........You taught him well.........RIP both of you........

[@fredgilbert7973]

Ray Cappito jamesbrowñ Rick James Brown 50 greatest. CFL NO. Discontinue the man discontinue the command

[@charlenemitchell7421]

Man! This is my jam! Always and forever!! I can listen to it over and over!!!

[@rayvaughn4400]

Ray Cappito man people always asking me are we family even in school

[@cooliereese6952]

Stevie's older brother taught him how to play And, he was better than his little brother.

[@marydrake9683]

My Sister liked Albert King I'll play the blues for you RIP Clementine Drake

[@billmyrick9614]

ahhh the way that band CAN SLING THOSE SOUNDS AROUND......wuz awesome...wild bill from texas

[@lindamillen418]

X oh you know something that make me feel so sad very sad but I want the lady that respond I want her to get this message here tell her I hope she have a blessed day today and from this day on take care California. Up and out. Now let me get my groove on alright bye hey boo now I have to go alright let me relax and listen to my music peace.

[@lindamillen418]

M

[@stk1975]

The blues God's gift to humanity. The music that makes you happy and sad at the same time, how is that possible?

[@milevoisconstantine2729]

'cause it's from God....?????....

[@R.192jss]

This is a powerful song. Makes me miss loved ones. Made me pick up the bass guitar.

[@CarlaWilson2040]

Care what nobody say these dudes are jamming those instruments and lyrics like crazy, they can make a blind man see.

[@billyhoskin5927]

Make a blind man see and feel a little to Blue's that is

[@LegaliseShemp]

amen, sister; this is high art

[@josephwinslow908]

Bb king

[@milivapakovc4776]

Bravo bako

[@RezNou]

...and a mute woman sing😁

[@carolynwilliams8526]

The very first time I heard this cut I was in LOVE with IT!!! My cousins and I would jam regularly to many JAZZ and BLUES CUTS. This was "back in the day" as it were. Kicking it, doing our THING. But EVERY time I walked in the door my cousin Mary Nell knew what I wanted to hear. Sometimes I'd have to beg. Then she'd finally put it on and I'd close my eyes and the groove would come over me like peace in a beautiful valley sitting under a tree just Albert King and me. BEAUTIFUL THIS CUT IS, SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@ChildofGOD955]

Triple THUMBS UP!!

[@spoda81]

And we all got along, Black White Hispanic whatever we all had fun just listening to the blues

[@bernardsnell2780]

RX cf my Ferrari p Chung

[@Debrannayaka]

Carolyn Williams yeah he speak with love talent

[@Debrannayaka]

I lay my hat to this fellow

[@stephenbroadbridge8325]

I met him in the 80’s. Lovely humble gentleman. Such greatness yet so humble.

[@vickiconstantine7138]

Love a talented celeb that can be humble so rare these days

[@cjtheusful]

Intro: Sounds Damn Good......kick back laid back Chilling on the Patio nice Sunny Saturday in Red Oak Texas during this COVID-19 Crisis Thanking God for his Grace & Mercy and asking for forgiveness of my Sins. Be Humble!

[@trollforfunsodonttakemeser2374]

It sounds like DMX where the dogs at

[@choctawman100]

God created the guitar...looked at it real good.....then he made Albert King....and said,"My masterpiece is done"

[@jasminewadsworth253]

Amen to that

[@motherlovegoodwin7821]

HEAVY

[@carolynwilliams8526]

choctawman100: VERY INTERESTING!!! The man CAN PICK.

[@motherlovegoodwin7821]

SHOW YOU RIGHT--- THE CREATOR GAVE US A GIFT WE FEEL OUT MUSIC- IT DON'T TAKE MUCH- HE WAS A TALL GLASS OF WATER==YEAH

[@charlesmelonson7966]

I heard that, choctawman100

[@memeexclusive]

I can not fathom any dislike of this absolute gem, what you have hear is a perfect diamond.

[@tomholschbach5966]

Albert was a true guitar beast!!! Huge influence on lots of guitarists, Clapton, Vaughn, Bonamossa!!! Killers!!!!!

[@ronaldlane1597]

Don't forget Jimi.

[@HendrixFreakazoid]

@@ronaldlane1597 Yes Jimi absolutely loved Albert but Albert wasn't too keen on him said he couldn't play the blues although I think Albert softened a little when he found out Jimi was really into him

[@RichOffYayy]

@@HendrixFreakazoid nah he didn’t fck wit jimi ! Jimi learned everything he knows from albert

[@HendrixFreakazoid]

@@RichOffYayy nah Jimi liked a lot of different music and had a whole bunch of influences not just Albert

[@cward094]

Albert King Played the Gibson Flying V lead Guitar 🎸...he actually played the guitar upside down ..he was a left hand player...He could make the guitar sing a song...He was a killer player...My opinion the Greatest guitarists to ever to play guitar from his era 💯💯..he Inspired many people....🎸🎸

[@towannataylor1105]

This song brings back memories of my dad born in 1939 he loved this (song and Albert King )♥️🕊️ RIP dad🙏🏾♥️

[@randymorgan5420]

Just a little FYI folks, this song was written by Mr. Jerry Beach from Shreveport Lousiana and sold to Albert King. Jerry was one cool cat and has only in the last few days left us here in N. Louisiana and gone on to the great blues gig in the sky. R.I.P Mr. Jerry Beach. You are missed.

[@QCongress83]

+Randy Morgan R.I.P. Jerry you left behind a classic

[@BluzGuitarGuyFishing]

Very true. Jerry wrote it. He was a good friend. Met him right after he was shot 5 times on the Bossier strip...his hand still in a cast. Took me to Sound City for the very first time, as it was being built. 'Ran into a lot of old musician friends at the funeral....guys I havent seen in 25 years. RIP, Jerry..

[@rods46]

I used to spin records during Jerry Beach’s shows at the old Le’Bossier Hotel back in the 1980’s. He was just as down to earth as any common guy, but he helped keep blues alive. Best white boy blues in Shreveport.

[@nurse447]

He sang the heck out this song.

[@photodoode2662]

This is pretty near perfection, and that sax! Long live the King.

[@oliviasanders7580]

my father is now 82 and he made me while he was 60 years old the blues is my heart it’s home.

[@Reddman72]

Damn🤣🤣💪🏿💪🏿

[@NothingMaster]

A blues treasure.

[@TariusShinobi]

Albert King-R.I.P.- Was definitely a Master of his Craft! O.G. Blues Master Immortal.

[@ethelsmith2226]

i have always love the blues

[@curtisstanford7207]

This is the best version because it has The Bar-Kays and The Memphis Horns backing him.

[@29958867]

+Curtis Stanford Good point...this whole album was too great; not a bad song, and the backup as you point out, went a long way to making this collection as great as it is....

[@williethomas8428]

Curtis Stanford wow didn’t know that, thanks for the heads up.

[@kevinjean3181]

Real music

[@EastsideLo]

I agree

[@robertshort2904]

Thanks for the info! Didn't know that.

[@ykoviaac1]

Some of was born with the funk and some of us wasn’t black man we are the soul of this nation 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@user-ku1qh4wu6v]

This is to everyone that is playing guitar. Remember almost all hard rock and heavy metal is based on the blues. I've been playing guitar for 40 years. I first learned blues then hard rock and heavy metal. When I write my own songs I use all blues chords and scales to create my rhythms and leads. And I add a lot of distortion it sounds amazing. The blues are awesome!

[@trailryder5813]

I first learned to play classical piano which turned to playing keyboards in various garage bands back in the mid to late 80s where I transitioned to rock and blues or boogie woogie piano. Eventually I took the plunge to guitar which I have come to love playing so much more than piano/keyboards and in the beginning someone asked me if I wanted to learn rock guitar. I of course said, yes, and he said learn blues my friend learn the blue's scales like you know your own name and the rest will just fall into place. I quickly had to go out a purchase a Fender though my Les Paul I dearly loved it had to take a back seat to the Fender.

[@glendajohnson7600]

I can remember my mom would get up some Saturday mornings and put her blues on and do her house work.. I grew up on Albert King, B.B. King and etc. :-)

[@14barn]

my mom would clean house 2 the supremes, I feel ya.

[@leonfranklin2703]

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[@glendajohnson7600]

U know I miss those moments with my mom!!

[@latarshajowers5102]

Yep.....miss those Saturday mornings !!!

[@8t8zee11]

Glenda Johnson I love blues cooking breakfast on the weekend, just smooth time

[@sabrinastuckey7988]

R.I.H GRANDDADDY.....U ARE MISSED AND I KNOW THIS IS ONE OF YOUR JAMS....HAPPY 85TH BDAY.....LOVE U ALWAYS....1932-2017

[@marchellwells2473]

Hi there my girlfriend is your grandads niece. She's a true friend, he left behind a wonderful niece. She's spoken of him and the kind words he spoke to her, that touched her heart. 2021

[@uniquebeings5845]

I'm learning how to play 🎸of Albert King, it's 2021 his music and talent lives on. 💖💞💖

[@Z32R]

one of my biggest influences! You’re grandfather is missed dearly 😢 RIP

[@carmenjean1257]

The heart is the soul. The soul is the heart. Here listening January 4, 2020.

[@patrickcorey8124]

Oh yeah you are right, hello 👋how is the pandemic going over there? I'm delighted to meet you here, where are you watching from? I'm Patrick Corey from California USA

[@patriciagreerraggs8080]

Albert King Lyrics and The way he play the guitar is Captivating and Mesmerizing !!! #RIPAlbertKing...

[@randy109]

Albert King was one of the true greats on that Blues Guitar. Those hands were HUGE but so beautifully delicate on those strings. Hard to believe he's been gone so long...

[@Beer-can_full_of_toes]

My buddy Tom Liberty played baritone sax on this album. He passed away in his sleep January 2016 with little to no one noticing. After a hell of a cool life I'm glad I got to be a part of his final years. I'll miss his stories about playing with all these groups and drag racing along with tons of other awesome things. RIP Squeaker

[@samuelhasan3616]

do you know the rest of the band members on this cut? Whatley Boy

[@jupitermusic6181]

Don't remember all the names but the band playing are the Barkays and the Memphis Horns.

[@marktullis6484]

Hey, he lived large though.

[@travelingman9763]

RIP and he was in great company on this LP

[@spoda81]

Yea but think of the homecoming you'll have once you reach heaven

[@KathleenR88]

If voices were a fabric, Albert King's is velvet. Mercifully, he left behind some wonderful recordings for the generations coming up, to enjoy also. I absolutely love this song. Thanks to Arsen for posting this. Wonderful photographs too.

[@patrickcorey8124]

This song is really great and excellent. I love listening to this song every night and day, hello 👋How is the pandemic going over there? I'm delighted to meet you here. Where are you watching from? I'm Patrick Corey from California USA

[@HendrixFreakazoid]

And if guitar were a steamroller, Albert flattens everything so smooth

[@BrunoandAnthony]

Riff in Peace Albert King. A master of conversating and deep soul penetrating blues.

[@seashift4743]

Albert king is the man I'm a white man I love the real blues. UPDATE... thank you to everyone who responded to my comment. I would like to add to my earlier comment. I purposely added my skin color to see what kind of replies I would receive. And most of them have been spot on. I truly wish the entire world would see each other as brothers and sisters and not judge each other by our skin color. Music is color blind and so am I. Peace ✌️

[@85cham]

me too ;)

[@georgeadrian7824]

Keith Zell same here

[@demetriousgorden9540]

none

[@charlesmartin7347]

Well check this Man out Chris Stapleton, sometimes I cry ,I think you might enjoy this one as good as my Wife and I.

[@NOCOOL95]

no white no black just the blues

[@kennethmasseysr9204]

Go on King Albert!! Can U believe at one time there were the Three Kings!?? BB, Albert and Freddy King!! Oh yeah nuthn' but the Blues Forever Baby!!!

[@williehines8660]

amen to that brother

[@XX-my1ty]

Kenneth Massey Sr Oh Yeah!!!!! I remember seeing & hearing them at the Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz festivals back in the early 1970s. I am thankful to be so fortunate to have witnessed such great performances in the day...

[@ugosmith7529]

A bit late for my reply but there were actually 4 kings, you forgot Earl King. His contributions, although not as extensive as the other 3 (also its Freddie King not Freddy), are not to be ignored. That being said, I would literally kill to have the tone that Albert and Freddie had when playing.

[@newpath.newpath2010]

my mom was a baptist church organist from mississippi.....many hymns of glory she played in the key of BLUE ,,,, albert expresses that gift

[@gerarpope6581]

It’s been a little over a year that this now 51 year old brother has been learning to play the guitar 🎸. As I pick a song of the moment to learn which I was familiar with as it was sampled by Big Daddy Kane and EPMD, not only has this been what I’ve been learning as of late, but this man’s whole style is just smooth soul stirred in blues with a sprinkle of jazz and dash of funk and I can’t get enough of it. “Christone “Kingfish” Ingram takes it to another even another level with his versions but still. This is the man right here. Much respect to his gift and style. ✊🏾

[@petec9686]

Even Albert's grunts and groans are musical masterpieces.

[@marshabrown6180]

MY MOM WOULD PLAY THIS ALL DA TIME........ R.I.P MOMMA.

[@staxmantim]

My Dad got the task of listening to incoming demos from the great guitarist, Steve Cropper. He heard this song (written by Jerry Beach) & immediately got it to Albert's producers. It became, along with "Born Under a Bad Sign", Albert's signature song. Greatest Blues guitarist ever! R.I.P. to your mom & Albert King.

[@marshabrown6180]

THAT"S GREAT. AND THANK U.

[@WYATTFC99]

staxmantim thanks for that educational tidbit!

[@kdisbusy]

Marsha Brown I'll play the blues for you🎶

[@kirkcastille940]

Marsha Brown Johnny clide copeland

[@BluesNightMusicc]

To the person who is reading this, may God watch over you, grant you peace, and may His blessings be upon you and your loved ones eternally.

[@marlonbarksdale6262]

The good Lord uses music, to help us through! Great.

[@blackxicano6123]

Can't nobody fuck with Albert King. He's the GOAT!

[@cameronholden8741]

old school blues always that was my mom and dad song they are in heaven still jamming to that song. rest in peace mom and dad still love you

[@TariusShinobi]

Much Respect to your Parents, they had a "Great " taste in music!

[@jimmylloyd8728]

Not to many blues artist are around now.

[@bebebn5183]

I'm 80 now in 2024 the year I tuned 14 no one was going to keep from juke joints to listen to Albert King and Howling wolk were favorite

[@murrayhinde4368]

"When you're down and out And you feel real hurt Come on over To the place where I work All your loneliness I'll try to soothe I'll play the blues for you" - Albert King - I love his voice and that guitar

[@JosieOuiri]

the bass in this song does insane things to me.

[@conradlin3649]

me too

[@danaschoellgen3372]

Conrad Lin

[@29958867]

+Josie Ouiri It almost sounds like a fretless, the way it "dive-bombs" in places, more near the end...

[@mic982]

+martin evans you don't say

[@martinevans7771]

Mic Tod lol

[@MsCK34]

SICK ASS BASS!!!!!!🎸 LOVE IT!! This is the heart of Mississippi, my people...blues all day, every day

[@derricklashun5169]

So many great blues artist.sounds so good. Thank God we have this wonderful collection of historic music available. This is the roots of music in America.

[@noblesavage7976]

From the south of Europe, Greece, all the way to big Moma New Orleans, play the blues for the world to know!

[@grooveskin]

James Alexander Of The Bar Kay's

[@tooblessedmiller6937]

Ms virgo 317...all ight now! Mississippi here🎶🎶🎸

[@barbarajames5403]

My home is Memphis Tennessee raised around the blues and love it.

[@lousalute4220]

Love this .. superb blues/guitar music. Albert KIng so brilliant but so sadly underrated

[@mylesmcpherson8380]

Albert King a true blues legend!!! His voice and playing was indeed in a class of its own! He could definitely play that "THANG"!!!!!!

[@Argotero]

I have to listening this song at least once a week, thats what my doctor told me, don't forget Vitamin C and Albert King, "you're going to have a better life", the arrangement is perfect and clean, all instruments and vocals, in the best position, even the tambourine is just a master piece...."excuse me"...!!!

[@richardmbowman]

+Argotero YOU'RE gonna live forever if you keep that up......

[@MyrtleBeachC]

+Argotero I agree. Listen to the version by the original writer of the song - On KZbin under Jerry Beach Tribute.

[@felixpennington7745]

Sho Nuff!!!!

[@garydobbs9388]

I listen to this at least once a day, absolutely awesome!!!

[@antoinettehazley7175]

Argotero

[@cosmicbuffalo]

thank you Mr. Albert King for this song which was a lot of comfort during a very troubled teen years.

[@levesterjones4598]

G s

[@annwinn2759]

play those slow jamd

[@ralphparker4577]

Paul La Bonte

[@darrindrain5511]

I didn't realize how much I miss this I haven't play blues since my mother died 12/3/2003 RIH MAMMA. I remember on Sunday her friends coming over playing Bid Wiz drinking Crown and talking loud waiting on that Sunday dinner WOW!!! I UNDERSTAND NOW MAMMA

[@josephkline3499]

No question about it one of the true masters of the blues & not to mention the fantastic guitar playing from a legend.

[@malcolmjosephmilliner705]

A GIFT FROM HEAVEN..."THE BLUES"...BLESSINGS AND PEACE OF SOUL Y'ALL...PLAY ON UNCLE ALBERT AND FRIENDS @ BLUES HEAVEN...LOVE Y'ALL

[@spoda81]

Now Famous Coachman is in heaven will all the great blues masters RIP Famous you may be gone but your legend will keep on keeping the blues alive

[@williegaines8046]

Bn.king

[@patrickhicks7207]

Rip to Uncle and Aunt The Jackson love u People

[@arrieboyce6246]

@@patrickhicks7207need me from ex

[@john_j4759]

This is real music.

[@gregcopeland685]

Johnt2 _J

[@niteflight01]

John _ bullwinkle

[@301fishngrits]

Yep.

[@lindagulley9602]

Oh yeah!

[@carlaharper2295]

Between the Sheets Isley Brothers

[@jessicajaramillo1668]

My cousin lives on the Rez and he is well into the Blues. I love my people wherever they live and I am a Blues supporter! I am Indigenous and I love the Blues! God bless Brown folks! Actually, I love everyone! Here's to the Blues!

[@HandleGF]

You know where you come from. Cool.

[@spikedcollar]

The album “ I’ll play the blues for you” should be in the Smithsonian Institute for it’s raw simplicity but rich influence of blues/ soul/ rock wrapped up in one gift for the generations to come!

[@knightofvoid1325]

This is real music that soothes the soul and lifts the Higher Spirit, God Bless Albert King

[@Magnolia-OCSol]

blessings to you too for the comment

[@mojobanks1398]

This was a Blues Man

[@jessicabrooks1797]

Mississippi Delta legend!

[@silentrage2285]

mojo Banks this man was the blues hands down!!!

[@kenja2911]

Silent Rage blues need I say more

[@joesimmons7534]

We will never hear music like this again. Folks aren't going through much these days to cause this type of deep soul, blues. The singers today care more about their clothes then their craft.

[@curtsiemiller5584]

M

[@gigiadd2816]

A great guitarist Albert King, great. Salute from Italy.

[@juanitabrown9588]

my Daddy played this song Rat" here EveryDay!! I learn it by heart!! it's My Ishhhh* Albert Said he will play the bules for us!!! & he Did just that!! Thank you for my Roots!! Mr, Albert king Uew"" U Rock ta this Day! A lots of golden moments love u sir 😙oooooooooo wee

[@deborahskelton4579]

Love the Blues!

[@smoothoperator7023]

That bassline......🔥💪🏾

[@damickillah]

Uncle Buddy put me on to this, way back when. I was young and impressionable, at the tender age of ten. I can't wait until I can listen to the blues, with Uncle Buddy once again.

[@damickillah]

Uncle Buddy, I miss you man.

[@cynthiaparker19]

come on over if you're down and out.

[@TyyeahBStoo]

Cook out music

[@johnboldon6083]

How you doing miss beautiful sexy? I take it that you also like the blue's as well! Are you single by any chance?

[@byronshepherd4097]

On the way, fish frying right?

[@victorgriffin2381]

Albert king was a blues master..

[@wallacegatewood6889]

Definitely one of the greatest blues songs of all time--all 7 minutes and 18 seconds***Albert King, Guitar Guru...Listen any time you a feeling a bit down for whatever reason....

[@alicullu7367]

THIS IS CALLED “TALENT”

[@carolynrice4372]

Frfr I didn't know he was on the guitar amazing

[@cynthiaharris5380]

down south greenwood Mississippi to the bone!!!!!

[@crt4jesus]

cynthia harris great song

[@r0uxster]

i din get that far south but i made it to clarksdale just wish i had more time in miss

[@capricornlife5778]

My momma was born in greenwood Mississippi

[@ZzzZzz-fg9hx]

Memphis Boy right here

[@tooblessedmiller6937]

@ Cynthia Harris... Greenville Ms right here.

[@adriankirkendolph72]

this is a bad asssssss song, if you listen to what he's talking about

[@blacktoblack7292]

Adrian Kirkendolph just to inform you my grandfather Jerry m beach wrote this.

[@franknada8235]

@@blacktoblack7292 Thanks for mentioning, I didn't know that. I found a tribute video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGrRqWWdpceWr6s My condolences on your loss 2016.

[@nonenone2275]

@@blacktoblack7292 cool shit

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

@@blacktoblack7292 GREAT MAN !😎

[@michaellea6435]

Bad ass left🤣

[@JamesBrown-pf8tf]

The greatest blues guitarist ever right here ladies and gentlemen ! RIHP !

[@omaral3296]

This man has never been appreciated god bless you soul brother.