B. B. King - The Thrill Is Gone (Live at Montreux 1993) | Stages

[@fredbloggs8369]

Here's a great tale about a great man. I met BB King in an airport lounge when I was about eight (thirty+ yrs ago now!) in Sydney, Aus. He just rocked up to the viewing window while I was waiting for my aunt's plane to land. He must have been awaiting his baggage or something. Any rate, he just started chatting to me and he asked me if I played any instruments. I told him I had just started playing guitar. He got really excited, and told me he played "a bit" himself and said I should listen to and learn the blues above all else. I'll always remember, he told me where he was from, in the USA, the blues was the "start of it all". Then he gave me a plectrum and said it was a special plectrum just for blues players. About that point, I recall my dad coming up and he just started chatting with my dad, who of course recognised him. They had a good yarn, we all took a photo together (which my parents still have in an album somewhere) and then he very politely took his leave and wished us well. Such a humble man. Dad told me all about him on the way home and I immediately started learning about the blues and never looked back. Over the years, I would go on to watch him perform live several times though we never met in person again. RIP big man.

[@SinisterAnimationS]

" They had a good yarn, we all took a photo together " bruuuuuuuh thats nuts

[@fredbloggs8369]

@@SinisterAnimationS I know huh? I remember it was really quiet at the airport at the time because there was a major pilots' strike going on. There were only a few flights all day. I think that's why he was able to move around freely without media in his face etc. His whole crew was milling around and they were supporting U2, so I also saw Bono walk past. I didn't recognise BB at the time, but geez he was nice to me and I get the feeling he enjoyed being anonymous for a change. I can't tell you much of what he and dad talked about (the memory has faded a bit) but I remember dad was super impressed with how "laid back" and friendly BB was and it felt like they chatted for a good ten-fifteen minutes. And we didn't even approach him - he approached me. What a legend!

[@mariannehupalo4191]

@@fredbloggs8369 What a wonderful story and experience. My son was backstage at the Blues Festival in Byron Bay some few years ago and he became aware of and nodded to a man standing next to him also watching performers from the edge of stage. It was BB King. He listened with him and said 'They make a good sound'... my son was so chuffed to have a few words with this fantastic man. RIP BB

[@ethandawson9588]

That’s a great story! What better inspiration to start playing the blues

[@dmwcany]

Now that, was truly an amazing story and tribute. Thank you!!!

[@soulpaua2097]

When I was 21 years old I took out a credit card and travelled from New Zealand to the States just to see BB. I'll never regret the 5 years it took to pay off, & I'll never forget being fortunate enough to meet my hero. Thank you.

[@liteazwell1913]

Sometimes, ya just gotta. Well done and money well spent.

[@Milothetank215]

That's an amazing story to tell

[@jeevanpillay]

fucking legend!

[@pappyfiddle]

This is why I seek out young musicians. By the time I get to see someone like BBK they daed

[@anneruthbarrett1930]

Oh wow...incredible

[@itsdeuker5210]

Guys, I have no idea what we would do without music.

[@supersandwich8967]

Same here dude, specially during this outbreak

[@eirik3938]

What would we do without blues?

[@nicolavolonghi4769]

We would be empty, my Life is based on It, i would have died years ago

[@klemidoz]

Music is the answer 🎶

[@sircupcakes7226]

Klemi Doz hell yeah to that !!

[@fredericosantos4185]

This guitar is not making sounds, it is crying!!! She talks to him during the song, impressive!!!

[@cacadordebuceta9009]

He's not playing music. He's not feeling music. He's not living music. He's the music.

[@williamjohnson9806]

Nobody can play the blues like BB King

[@dennis6X]

Caçador de Buceta he’s not feeling the music? His facial expressions tell me otherwise

[@aoxomoxoaummagumma392]

I couldn't agree with you more pussybuster! !!!!

[@mask3d350]

He is the music because he is playing feeling etc...

[@karimpaulrifaat3443]

a but non lucratif❤

[@MattRach]

Sad day... We lost one of the best... We already miss you master King. Rest in peace

[@MrNomade27]

Il m'a fait adorer le blues... Une sorte de grand père spirituel j'avais 14 ans quand j'ai entendu sa musique pour la première fois, c'était en 1966 et tout de suite j'ai accroché!

[@MattRach]

Eric Sandoz Wow !

[@spacemusic7337]

Damm we lost another good musicians.Hope there will be new ones so good music could still exist

[@patriciareporto2973]

The best blues man alive I saw him live at the Milwaukee festival in the late seventies and man he kick butt I still have pictures of us Dragonair blanket around we stayed for the whole weekend he walked the crowd unbelievable rest in peace my man rest in peace you're the best

[@MattRach]

I have no words... He will stay forever now.

[@matteoj226]

I really don't understand people who dislike KZbin videos. You've searched/clicked a BB King video, and here is is, in HD, at his very best. And you want to let the world know you didn't like it. Nope. Don't get that.

[@mehmetaydin8975]

Matteoj they don’t appreciate real music!

[@neoneherefrom5836]

These days suggestions drive video selection more than deliberate searches.

[@ibrahm.wahabou3032]

Matteoj let’s pray for such people and assume that they did click by mistake.

[@peka2478]

maybe they wanted a studio version without the live version noise?

[@timdata2028]

neither do i dude, its ok not to like bb king, but dislike?? come on

[@Marshallgill]

My brother met BB the King when he worked for a concert promoter and he said that the King was a very nice man. RIP

[@user-lucky-boy995]

The Legend .

[@JORGEMARBAN]

BB KING DON'T NEED A GUITTAR THE GUITTAR NEEDS HIM

[@elzayx9222]

That powerful..that factz

[@bigdawg4696]

nice english

[@lukakobalava4261]

Like john 5

[@Paxxopop]

BEST COMMENT

[@rghpd]

that's for sure

[@Nachtopus]

What I admire so much about B.B. King is that, in this case, after the first "The thrill is gone," he can literally just play one note and include more emotion in that one note than many guitarists do in an entire solo.

[@foreign7765]

metalmusician6798 Right on! you totally hit it on the nail... The best musicians never have to OVERPLAY. Too many notes often become musical aerobics and don't fool anybody, because the Thrill of Music is Gone!....

[@27scole]

+metalmusician6798 you see you cannot really say that because the emotion is attached to the actual song he is playing. it is the emotional content of the song. but sure one shud be able to cover this song and express it similarly and many can't

[@willliammorais]

+27scole vgh

[@richardhines8622]

+metalmusician6798 , and if you have a rack with some large speakers that magic sound from the past comes alive . Kids today who only know music from their PC are missing out , sad .

[@adyktd]

+metalmusician6798 I love it when he chimes the strings. It's awesome to see, at his age, even back in '93, that he still clearly loved to play around with his guitar. Also, his Gibson is one of the best, if not THE best sounding guitar I've ever heard. He had such an extensive amount of control though, so I can't say he couldn't just do that with anything.

[@JC-11111]

Thank God the camera person was smart enough to zoom in on BB's hands while he played. Thank you, Unnamed camera person!

[@maxpayne2574]

Actually the unnamed director, camera person and others TY all

[@willierope4856]

Just listen to the music

[@gitaaa7740]

F n A right!

[@oliversonpierre7275]

I'm in 2024! Bb king still my favory.

[@ВладИмир-э9п8д]

Ты дибил

[@micaelcruz7600]

The passion he had for his Lucille is probably one of the best love stories ever.

[@pogchamp7983]

Only rivalled by the passion Negan had for his Lucille.

[@Abe-x2i]

@@pogchamp7983 perfect comment. I was hoping someone else thought the same.

[@emiltoutou1]

@@Abe-x2i I do

[@emirtonandradejesus6086]

A música me leva ao palco sem estar presente. Minha alma

[@markokecman1177]

I know everybody talks only about BBs guitar playing... but man oh man could this guy sing!!!

[@TheMightyGreenEagle]

+Marko Kecman : I have a couple of early B.B. King "race records" that are much more jazzy than blues sounding, and on them he hardly plays at all- he just sings. His guitar playing pretty much overshadowed everything else, but I agree with you.

[@badger56ful]

+Brian Griffin I agree but not at the same time for some reason

[@TMillsMusic]

badger56ful It’s called “call and response”. Most guitarists use this technique. The singing is the “call” and the guitar is the “response”

[@troyancheta3803]

"Blues is easy to play but hard to feel" -Jimi Hendrix.. And damn, BB only played few notes. Even with just the tonic, he made it very emotional.. Legendary tone and vibrato.. That's why he's one of the Kings of blues

[@MorseCodeStutters]

He was just really damn good at spacing his melodies, even more so when trading between vocals and interlaced guitar lines.

[@dominikweber4305]

It's not easy to play either

[@damienpeters9081]

You got that right!

[@guitargo247]

@@dominikweber4305 Right. Its sound easy to play n it is easy to learn. But actually playing n sound like blues is kinda hard.

[@stanleystrong9591]

Truly the KING of the blues. He has no rivals

[@GreerL0319]

Stevie ray Vaughan has entered the chat

[@jswilkmd]

You heard of Christone "Kingfish" Ingram?

[@antonioleyva-rv6bu]

robert johnson has joined the chat

[@shrimpu]

@@GreerL0319😂

[@Marshallgill]

@@GreerL0319 I also immediately thought of Stevie Ray Vaughn. Still, BB was the King.

[@MusicandGodlover]

It's been 30 years, and is still one of the best Blues perfomance ever recorded... CRAZY

[@milesjohnson5487]

Raw talent never gets old.

[@turc1656]

Not crazy. It's BB King. But yeah I feel you. There are literally blues joints around the country dedicated to this dude. One of the greatest, if not the greatest, blues men of all time.

[@stephanedajtlich]

Spot on

[@BrandonBames]

"B.B. King could say more with one note than other guitarists could with a thousand." Not sure where that quote comes from, but I couldn't agree more. This level of soul is once in a lifetime.

[@josephgrady2129]

Saw this quote about David Gilmour, applies in both cases

[@dominiquejones3805]

They dig n, u gotta know that pain when he says Free now baby

[@cromptonog1]

it's not just how many notes you can play but how well you can play them

[@marcpezzotta1976]

that s true

[@ToddHoward3]

I think that was Dave Mustaine on David Gilmour, but it applies to B.B King as well

[@arnie8604]

The older one gets, the more one appreciates the blues.

[@dhammdeepbhagatdd]

Agree. I've recently hooked to blues.

[@huss2600]

Im currently doing a report about its influence on rock in my school. I didnt realise the enormous influence blues had on all the genres you see today. Literally all genres have been atleast somewhat influenced by blues.

[@arnie8604]

@@huss2600 yeah, definately rock was born out of the blues .... both blues and the likes of bluegrass were heavily influenced by European traditional sounds from Ireland, Scotland even Germany.

[@huss2600]

@@arnie8604 Interesting! I didnt know blues were influenced by european traditional music anyways do you have any information on blues it would be very helpful right. Which blues artists influenced rock and how?

[@cockroach5717]

@@huss2600 AC/DC is heavily influenced by blues

[@ehduw1]

It is funny how a quick go on youtube you will find the most amazing guitar players, playing better than the biggest guitar legends but not a single one of then can give the vibe and feeling these legends gave and still give, BB King with its gentle and smooth tone always gets me.

[@adama4791]

BB King is one of the biggest guitar legends

[@lez_ghozt]

don't talk like that about his weight @@adama4791

[@ccgamedes33]

"Thrill is gone..." yet everything about him shows he is as thrilled as ever and so are we (even 5 years after his passing). RIP big master.

[@tylern2908]

He will continue to give thrills for future generations

[@bigflanks294]

@@tylern2908 for sure

[@Baileybunn369]

Thank God for the blues

[@kathyshirk3981]

@@Baileybunn369 amen to that! God Bless You?

[@guidokoopman7743]

Sure

[@andreablsph]

Three lines of lyrics. One vibrato note once in a while. History of music.

[@ИлинаБорисовна]

Обожаю его музыку,его голос,что то теплое,родное приятное,кайф,нервана....

[@HigherPlanes]

It's that vibe.

[@Pablo-hl2ii]

What about the entire ban behind him?

[@andrewwheelerguitar]

@@Pablo-hl2iibest blues band that ever existed. In the world. In the history of blues music. I saw them many times. I have seen hundreds of “blues” bands. His band was the best collection of blues musicians who performed as one being I ever witnessed. Nothing comes close.

[@lucaszech4070]

Man... from this video it is clearly visible that he lived for music. Every note he plays, every movement, everytime he closes his eyes, every "silly" face he makes; music makes his heart beat. I am more of a Metal guy myself, but damn, do some shredders have to learn what actual, emotional guitar playing sounds like!

[@IGnIZ117]

+Lucas Zech Yeah, look at his face, hes living the music, that´s why he was a master, a legend :D

[@jaroslavkreisl5160]

+Lucas Zech thx for comment.. beautifully said

[@biancofilippo97]

+Lucas Zech couldn't have said it better, totally agree.

[@feafajic6392]

They need to learn that silence is a note too ;)

[@Austin-wh4yi]

I dont think it is something you can learn.

[@RobertGreen-c6d]

As long as I can hear this "The Thrill Will Never Be Gone" R.I. P. B.B. King

[@bndtm]

I am only 16 years old so I would have never gotten to experience him live. I would have absolutely loved too. He is my favorite artist of all time!

[@YourFatherMilk]

​@bndtm aww he will love to see you❤

[@annett9878]

Same here! His music reaches into your soul and stays there.

[@babydollkincaid4584]

Oh yes! it dose❤❤​@@annett9878

[@mascaradeferrobanda]

When BB King plays, the only thing you can do is keep silent and enjoy all the magic of the blues.

[@randomaggie6455]

I just discovered blues at the ripe old age of 55 and I have been in awe of his music and talent ever since. Such a loss for the music world his music will live on forever. Rock the heavens BB!

[@alfonsoperez7161]

Este hermano tieene algo Espiritual. Yo amo

[@bahooz]

I have discovered another legend this evening. It's such a shame I didn't hear this masterpiece until I was 38.

[@aboodz]

At least you've discovered it ;) Enjoy!

[@Jazzadrin]

Better late than never

[@henriques7778]

I’m 17 years old and in this quarentine I already discovered a lot like him! Great artist.

[@Jazzadrin]

henriques 777 That’s awesome, do you play music yourself?

[@henriques7778]

Jazzadrin no bro, why?

[@rogerriveroll6324]

The thrill has been gone for almost 5 years King :(

[@joelawlor6952]

roger riveroll cannot believe the time has gone that fast!

[@FameousGamersTR]

F

[@karenjordan9254]

Wow

[@paulceuleers1618]

Seven letters

[@fabriciofpsx]

F

[@СТАРИК-с4и]

Великий король блюза !!! Это потрясающе !!! Вечный кайф !!! Я счастлив, что видел тебя на концерте. Это незабываемое зрелище, твоё уникальное исполнение и блюзовский голос останется у меня в памяти до конца моей жизни. Покойся с миром Король.

[@mlijah2730]

The guitar speaks every language without using any words. The thrill is immortal.

[@bakerXderek]

That emotion spilling through the guitar and vocals is what makes him so epic, you can hear what he's feeling through the music :)

[@augiee4bud1]

Definitely one of the best blues guy

[@TheManWithNoName93]

bakerXderek man your everywhere

[@TotahCycling505]

[@jamescarter7641]

bakerXderek CHEEEEEEYAAAAHHHH!!!

[@dominiquejones3805]

He wasn't gonna over do it but each note hit

[@kheireddinelbm103]

Its like a conversation between him and his guitar, what an absolute legend! ❤️

[@mr.gerdjackdaniels5189]

🎶👁👃👁🎵 amazing all time 🎶👁👃👁🎵

[@reginatrent]

Love some Blues by B. B. King

[@briannicolai3533]

Her name was Lucille. And what a love affair between them

[@musicsavant1079]

Great description!

[@johannesk1855]

I'm almost 50 years and have never listened to BB King even though I have loved music all my life. Now I have seen this video 100 times and still can't get enough. How can I haved missed this man?

[@davidrocha3357]

I'm 22 and Im proud of myself for listening songs like this one. The songs nowadays are all about money, sex and drugs.

[@fromcodex]

david rocha im 22 as well brahhhhh hell yess our 20s bro .

[@davidrocha3357]

@@fromcodex culture !!! Hahah

[@RateOfChange]

@@fromcodex you're everywhere I go. Guess we share the same tastes for music.

[@SaeedThaPraLem]

Am 18....Damn😂

[@gosebruch]

The thrill is not gone, BB is still present

[@wvb60]

ja, allerdings ❤

[@Buckle666]

1993?! I thought it was just from a few years ago. The quality is pristine!

[@rule24]

Sherlock.. this is BB King. The quality is gonna be better than something you'd find on Netflix.

[@anon8740]

@@rule24 I think he means video quality, of course the music quality has always been good

[@rule24]

@@anon8740 i was talking about the video quality

[@GodGunsGills]

@@rule24 yeah video quality is great for time frame

[@rushpittsburgh4]

Yeah for some reason the Montreux live videos from the 90s are insanely high quality. Check out Gary Moore live at this same festival in 97. Looks like it was shot in the future

[@akshatnitnaware9940]

Spectating this as a Tribute to his 94th Birthday!!

[@bigbig9182]

Marshall Davis nope it’s B.B

[@sandroder]

The older I get, the more I love this each time I watch this. Words can’t describe how good this is. Goosebumps went through my whole body. Love love love

[@samman4628]

The king is gone But thrill hasn't 🔥

[@prodeporteprotenis7886]

the king will live forever

[@wendo123]

Oy

[@JoeSmoe215]

listening in 2020 during this coronavirus quarantine, the thrill is gone but still jammin'

[@yurisimoes-guitarrista104]

Same here.

[@olgavonderwolga784]

Yes, thats it

[@roughtape1808]

Stay safe my friend. 🙏❤️

[@diogenescastro7913]

Yo también desde lima Perú maldito virus

[@sofumer4124]

Bb☀️

[@jessepusatero5511]

I'm a die hard metalhead but goddamn bb king is a legend

[@redoberon]

Good music is good music. You don't have to choose between metal and good ol blues.

[@guilhermeddc7605]

Me too

[@matthewrogers8778]

Thats riiiiight

[@unknowndaycam1013]

💯

[@martinnjuguna6933]

Damn straight

[@bernardkuharik4181]

The Thrill of Blues is never quite gone. And BB was a King. 🎼 🎸 🎶

[@ronniejohnson196]

Right! And so was his little bro>Albert King!!!!!!

[@JamesBellx]

B.B. King, not only an innovator of the Blues but a pioneer of one of the most important parts of playing any instrument - feel. His guitar was a part of him and it's strange to think they will never be played the same way again.

[@chrisdolman6666]

James Bell Good job he had 'feel'; when you only play two notes most of the time you need trailer loads of 'feel'. I went to see him on his farewell tour at Bournmouth and. mostly, he played the same two notes then and not a chord in sight. I know blues is more about feel than technical wizzardry but a broader range with 'feel' has to be more moving. Gary Moore supported him - he had just as much 'feel' but he played a wider range of notes.

[@joebob2525]

chris dolman

[@sugerlipsxjamiewright4170]

James Bell X I think so too xhave great dayx

[@RathOfficial]

R.I.P You damn legend you. You were blessed with a gift that I can only dream of having. You're one of the absolute ONLY reasons why I even picked up guitar. I'll never forget when I saw you live at the Blues Festival in San Jose, CA back in 1996! I was only `13 years old but it was the first concert I'd ever gone to and when I saw you make that guitar scream, I just immediately thought to myself, "Wow I have to learn how to play a guitar"! and I'll never regret that day in my life, because learning an instrument changed my life. I feel like I owe you so much, and in your honor soon I'll be writing a tribute song just for you. Your life is a true gift and the entire world will miss you. From one musician to another, much respect King. Thankyou for the years of inspiring music. You were such a humble man, It was never about the money or fame to you, you always did it just because you solely LOVED music. That to me is a true musician in my book. Say hello to everyone in heaven for me. R.I.P, Love, and Respect from Joshua Rath. Thankyou for making me the musician I am today. Farewell King.

[@markitopzponzio4167]

FusedPower truly an inspirartion to every musician that has ever lived. I thought I couldn't feel shittier this night. Boy was I completely wrong.

[@tykuresa22]

Amazing story. The thrill lives on through his music! Through people like you!

[@droidlabsca]

tiger22 I've never heard him before hearing the news of his death. He is incredible as someone that doesn't listen to this type of music. I can easily see why he's considered a legend. RIP KING, I'll be going through all your amazing work now and learning about who you were.

[@slimeydon]

I first saw him play this live in ‘91, and it gave me chills. 30 years later, I still get chills whenever I hear this played.

[@D_Mitrich]

Эмоции переданы шикарно, отдельное спасибо БАСИСТУ, да он мелькал в уголочке, но партия баса шикарно, так ведёт Божественно!!!

[@aab9828]

Lucille cries so sweetly in King's hands.

[@fatimapaula2350]

Eu aqui no BR n iguacu bbking

[@fatimapaula2350]

Love,love

[@edmundchoy2992]

You don't need a million notes to bring out the emotions and make the guitar cry. Hail the King.

[@vkmaheshbhat]

I can't drink water at the smoothness with which this man plays the guitar. The number of languages in the comment section speak for his genius.

[@40yearoldman]

I like that.

[@linuxsauna]

There are more feelings, nuance & speech that travel inside the listener in B. B. King's SINGLE NOTES - than for example in 'em overtly fast / technically complicated solos from likes of John Petrucci (Dream Theater) / Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius) Eternally greatful to have you with us Mr. King!

[@judymcvey9005]

82 & still find peace in this man's voice & talent! I was blessed to be able to see him live about a year before he left us. When I listen to this I know the "thrill will NEVER be gone" as long as we have his recorded performances to listen to. Thank you B.B.♡

[@МаринаПетровнаМухина]

Техника,стиль , форма выражения....Кинг!!! Подобного нет просто!Мимика и эмоции самовыражения-нечто!Небо забыло зажечь звезды, реки вспять....Душе необходимы такие потрясения....🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈

[@joseluiscayuleocifuentes6089]

Música para los verdaderos amantes del arte. Una expresión artística al máximo estilo. Un grande de todos los tiempos. Te fuiste pero dejaste esta tremenda obra . Descansa en paz, tu obra quedó completa.

[@belindapippin8662]

When I am lonely,the blues keep me company. Nothing better than the blues to cheer you up.

[@jerrypark236]

Hello I see happiness all around you, can I please share from it?

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@jerrypark236ciao Jerry!🙋😊😍😘💘🍀

[@bearded196]

I worked security at one of his shows in Chicago. B.B.King was nice to every person he came in contact with. After the concert, he met with all the people who were fortunate to have back stage access. He met with them right on the stage as I stood next to him. I saw his interaction with people from all walks of life. He was gracious to all. When done, he gave me some special momentos that I will always cherish. I must add that at that time, his son was acting as his tour manager/advisor. The son was just as kind and gracious. You could tell that B.B.'s kindness and humanity had rubbed off on him. I always wonder where he is at now and how he is doing. Great people.

[@dritzzdarkwood4727]

He cast a wizard spell on that guitar, and it starting crying all by itself! Imagine being so good at something, that your name will never be forgotten!

[@maurobello3992]

Esa guitarra habla más idiomas que todos nosotros juntos. B.B King maestro!

[@chronnox5943]

muy cierto compañero es simplemente magica

[@ESSECU67]

¡Toda la razón! Esa guitarra, su pasión por el blues, su fuerza, era único.

[@lite4919]

Luciel was the name of his guitar

[@MotshidisiMpolokang]

King, is king, simple and cool, he is the GOAT.

[@AndreiGheorghiu-z2h]

His music will be eternal

[@jesmarkmikesell1957]

His control over the guitar's tone is simply god-like

[@rafimakaro8043]

around 4:40 when he plays at really LOW LOW volume it's incredible, ain't seen another artist so captivating playing so few notes !!!!

[@WinArmyOfficial]

bb got me into the blues!

[@WinArmyOfficial]

+WinArmy im free now baby...

[@ltacid]

+WinArmy same here, he was the greatest! Now let's keep his sound alive!

[@TheChivas677]

+WinArmy Yeah, BB and John Lee Hooker. Great guys!

[@vittoriogorgoglione2933]

+WinArmy I've made a cover of "What'd I say" by Ray Charles on my channel :)

[@WinArmyOfficial]

what about willie dixon, he's one of my favs!

[@SuperWang-k2c]

This song breaks my heart every time I hear it ,when BB King plays it , it just rips me apart . The man was a true one off , not how many notes you play but how you play each note met you twice and I hope heaven exists cause I want to met you again

[@LPJack02]

RIP B.B. King (September 16, 1925 - May 14, 2015), aged 89 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@fbaker1289]

Huh 😮 they just said he passed 12/2022 at 89

[@amanyajohnson6341]

No it was much earlier. 2015 is right

[@bry3741]

You can see and feel the love and passion he has in his performances..A great one...

[@nureddinuraz8909]

He is not dead...he lives in our hearts....❤

[@wvb60]

sehr schön gesagt😉😘

[@matcha6842]

As an innovator in the depths of blues music, BB KING will forever be one of the most respected and influential musicians in music history. What an icon ♤

[@zirsangzelamwalchin7017]

If you can't feel BB King, you have a problem....

[@tapishkumar6633]

Yeh😂

[@francisolivier4309]

this is the real feeling the blues xx yess

[@alexandragrossmann7515]

Yes

[@byheart6709]

Ekdom....

[@shavjchankgehcsirymarcusso8435]

Yeh

[@mademepickaname]

This is unbelievably tasteful. A masterclass in the use of space and dynamics. You don't need to overplay to get your point across. This is a pro, folks.

[@bruyere7]

while everything he's playing, from a technical standpoint, is relatively simple; the way he allows the guitar to sing with such soul and emotion is absolutely otherworldly

[@beauburgess9705]

I love how much touch and finesse he plays with on this version! I got to see him in Tuscaloosa Alabama before he passed away.

[@buluiz]

It's almost 2020 and I'm glad to know that he'll be remembered forever.

[@okamerson6708]

B)n

[@lalinadu62lpbmdr90]

Bukentay Buluiz Yes me too

[@megsrini5013]

BB King is the reason why I started loving the blues ... The greatest 😍😍😍

[@ZooDar_Official]

Same

[@NillymNilly93]

That guitar....havent seen anything else like it. That black body and the tone is out of this world.

[@skum73]

The tone is in his fingers

[@FarmboyAB]

BB King. The King of Blues! And its legendary wobbling-hand vibrato, his ecstatic facial expressions and striking isolated licks and blues notes! Unparalleled genius of music. He cannot be imitated.

[@stevec1972ad]

I regret not seeing this Legend play live😢 R.I.P BB King

[@2igh726]

this is my all time favorite version of this song...the energy is priceless

[@joelhammer3538]

Also, his band is magnificent. Saw him live and there are literally 20 musicians on stage.

[@2igh726]

@@joelhammer3538 you’re lucky..wish I could’ve seen them live😍

[@Guitarjohn1]

Who listening in 2024?

[@JaylinPhillips-t7h]

Me

[@Guitarjohn1]

Me

[@docd357]

Werd.

[@nature6829]

Me

[@SofiaHelenasalat]

me @@nature6829

[@phamers55]

The man is an absolute genius and one of the best guitar players ever! The king is gone but will not be forgotten.

[@piotrpitala3042]

Gram 30 lat na gitarze i nie jestem wstanie tak zagrać to absolutny geniusz coś niewiarygodnego i pięknego

[@hamburg979]

Jego nie moze nikt podrobic..to jest talent😮

[@draka1051]

Гений. Одно из лучших выступлений, что я видел. Храни Бог Америку за такие таланты.

[@BiberandDolik]

His guitar playing is so unique and angelic...Nobody on this planet can sound like B.B King and his Lucille...

[@paulmartos7730]

Agreed. This is probably the finest example of Rhythm & Blues -- and a huge influence on Rock 'n' Roll -- ever.

[@2bluehorizons4]

His guitar playing is exquisite ..... his singing so heartfelt. I can't get enough of this.

[@HowieFeltersnatchMD]

Rest Easy the King of the Blues! If you don’t get chills watching and listening to this check your pulse!

[@travelszene-bike2093]

A true icon of blues music, personality, sacrifice, professionalism, perseverance and of course, an innate gift. You can't ask for more. Wonderful artist.

[@deborahkish5411]

I saw BB in concert! What an honor to be there!! Incredible Concert.

[@milesjohnson5487]

No need for auto tune.

[@ayushmanbhalla8737]

the real magic starts at 5:01 ! bb king was a was blues god ! 🎸🔵

[@marianamawaa]

Blues Beast. Genius. And obviously a King.

[@rainerkoenders7779]

Mr. Blues !!!

[@ArksonAltenhofen]

You're goddammit right

[@wilbertharris5773]

1+0h

[@bruceshark5501]

Thank you for the magic and music, Sir.

[@lauriedavis400]

😢💔 🎸🎶 👌🏻✌🏻️🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😘💋😍

[@amberlynn8260]

Its no wonder they call it "SOUL" music, that is pure and raw talent in every way shape and form, B.B King, you influenced a lot of people in every genre of music, Rest Easy B.B, we lost a good one❤

[@xAleElder]

A legend of the blues that should not be forgotten, as well as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

[@Numizard]

"as well as one of the greatest guitarists of all time" chill the fuck out

[@bobbydavro3603]

+Numizard Angry person tells someone to chill. Oh, the irony.

[@DavidMcmenemy]

*gets angry at an opinion on the internet*

[@boskata]

His simplicity is his briliance, and the way he uses it is briliant. I have never heard another player play with this much control over his instrument. His confidence is astonishing and that is what makes him truly great. If you are musically educated you will recognize a master at work, who doesn't need to play exceptionally fast or complicated for people to say he is truly great.

[@chulchess2783]

please tell me how to post in Bold Texts like that.

[@aiónsintomón]

actually i have to admit that i listen and discover bb king literally today, and men, honestly this dude will never leave me now

[@Redpaw000]

Better late then never.

[@kushsakhu]

INSOMNIO welcome to love

[@RightingOnTheWall]

Listening to B.B. King, the thrill is NEVER gone. I've always imagined that this is the song they will be playing at my funeral.

[@totak4959]

YES.

[@mdpowell1390]

Poetry about lost love quoted by a giant . The emotion will sweep you away.

[@aiden4884]

Just watched this for the first time, i lost it when he stood up and played his solo, wish I coulda' saw the man himself while he was alive, has a sound so gentle yet so passionate, he will always be the King.

[@GlobalAviator1]

The very best version by BB King and I have not heard anyone come close to it. His voice has true emotions and feelings. Incredible. I hear it frequently.

[@ANFEAGM831]

GlobalAviator1 Christone "King fish " he covered this song in luke cage true musician as well

[@benjaminaustnesnarum3900]

People who cover this usually try to "show off" with their licks and speed. That's a wrong approach; say more with fewer words!

[@FLnative13thGen]

The scratchy voice yelling the lyrics are timeless....his playing, majestic.

[@Mousse-ou6ot]

One of the most powerful and beautfitul song I've ever heard. BB King and Jacques Brel, the Top of the Top. Nobody above them. RIP BB and Jacques❤❤❤❤❤

[@rogerbarnfather2861]

The way he plays is so characteristic. You know it's him just by listening to it. Nobody plays like BB King. His blues music helps to make my problems go away just for a little while.

[@paullangton-rogers2390]

I'm a huge Roxy Music fan (and he was a big influence on Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music) when you see him play, it's like seeing the template for Roxy Music, it's all there..the blues sound, the brass, the ambient sound, and the stylish dressed up look.

[@pawelmatus]

His voice is a mirror reflection of his guitar playing. Beautiful melodic symbiosis, if I may say so. RIP Master BB King!

[@leekendall2004]

I was very lucky to see this wonderful man and his superb group in Birmingham many years ago, plus I was very privileged to see Peter Green with the splinter group as BB Kings support. What a night

[@MiTmite9]

Thank you, Google, for reminding me that I needed to see this live. It must have been so awesome to be there that night. We love you, B.B.

[@ralphdicesare3936]

I had the honor of meeting BB King on a number of occasions and he was always a gentleman and he can always terrablues up missed but never forgotten

[@leovirgens467]

O cara é monstro demais vc vê na expressão do cara que ele e a guitarra estão conectados

[@cyndygough4107]

He was very connected to that guitar. Her name was Lucille!!!