BB King - To Know You Is To Love You - Live In Africa '74

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B.B. King Live In Africa '74 is a rare - extremely rare - intimate view of
B.B. King in concert. At age 49, having "crossed over" to wide popularity with his show
at the Fillmore West in 1968 and secured his fame with the 1970 hit "The Thrill Is Gone,"
B.B. stands onstage before Muhammad Ali and a crowd of 80,000 on the continent his
ancestors left in chains and gives one of the most thrilling performances of his life. "The
King of the Blues" (B.B.), "Soul Brother #1" (James Brown) and other African-American
artists on the bill reveled in the return to their cultural motherland for a gala affair that was
attended by fans and journalists from all over the world.
The backstory around this perfonnance is rich. Behind B.B. is a large orchestra,
made up of core members ofB.B.'s touring band - pianist Ron Levy, drummer Sonny
Freeman and saxophonist Bobby Forte - plus studio musicians recruited (mostly) from
New York, including renowned session guitarist Larry Carlton. Directed by Hampton
Reese, B.B.'s longtime friend and musical tutor (you'll see him in his plaid sport coat
conducting the band), this collection of musicians achieved their amazing performance
after a single rehearsal in Kinshasa. Hampton wrote the charts for all the songs in the set,
and every musician was playing from those charts.
Of the musicians who played that concert from B.B.'s 1974 touring band, only
Ron Levy is still living. Here are some of his recollections of the unforgettable trip to
Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) and their historic performance there:
To perform in Africa - the land of his ancestors, at this stadium event before
80,000 - plus crazed, hot, sweaty, dancing and bouncing heads and soulfully
pained hearts -- must have had a very special personal significance for B.B.,
as it did for us all. We all realized this was not just another gig. It was history,
good history. We were all very proud to be a part of it. As far as the set went,
we performed 8.B.'s most famous hits. I have to say, this was probably the
first lime this crowd ever heard - or heard of - B.B. King. but as usual he
left them wanting more, as well as an indelible memory of his sincere personal
passion and deep-felt blues.
He definitely connected with them like the beloved king he is. If you're a
B.B. King fan, you are in for a rare treat with B.B, King Live in Africa '74. If this is
your introduction to the King of the Blues, you'll understand why he is so loved the
world over.
-Charles Sawyer
Charles Sawyer is the author of the first biography of B.B. King.
The Arrival Of B.B. King (Doubleday 1980, Da Capo 1982),
He teaches ""History Of Blues In America" at Harvard Extension School,
and leads his own blues band, 2120 South Michigan Avenue.

[@jeffchenko2286]

The more I listen to bbking, the more I love him, and the more I think that there will be never another guitar player like him.

[@OmeVince]

The best version of this song imo, brilliant. I listened to it a hundred times at least. RIP BB King :(

[@ajarchibald2332]

The live Stevie wonder version is the best version of this song but love BB's take.

[@mjonwilbrink2363]

You make me feel I Wan’t topbe everybody ( in love with)enzo/ofzo❌m🥕on

[@user-wf3en1ru3d]

I am an Arab, but I love blues music in particular, and I find in this person the style of playing and singing more than wonderful, he sings and plays in a way that no one can do. When listening to him, I feel happy and reassured. And the soul rested, how wonderful you are, King of the Blues, rest in peace, who has expanded your fans and lovers

[@sharifahmedkhan2139]

one of the brilliant and talented singer ever. so many woderful and different melody songs he has

[@mohamedtlass3842]

Another one here! He inspired me to get a Lucille from his appearance in the 1993 movie heart and souls when I was a kid

[@sharifahmedkhan2139]

one of the brilliant and talented singer ever

[@rfobbingoins1329]

Never saw BB get down My mother loved this song. Maybe he's playing it for you mom

[@zucozampa]

What a fucking masterpiece

[@Bopeliano]

A master of Blues has just passed away ... R.I.P.

[@YTNanook]

This entire concert is outstanding. Thanks for the music, King of Blues. You 'll be missed.

[@iforgottolearntoread]

best guitar riff of all time.

[@NachsitzenDubstep]

The King of Blues! Really sad, now you gone, but I will Thank you for the wonderful time and Music that you have shared with us. We will never forget you Mr. B.B KING!!! rest in peace...

[@cynthiamason7620]

OMG so good

[@diepiriye]

Powerful performance. You can literally FEEL him when he's singing and then has to play LUCILE for her own verse and bridge! Break it down, Lucile!

[@TheDrDave89]

This whole gig blew my head off when I first watched it about 10/15 years ago. Still sends shivers down my spine

[@Ericthebestone1]

I think his best performance like a king

[@dvoidguitars]

The man was vicious!

[@keithharris1672]

Stevie Wonder and wife at the time Syreeta Wright wrote this one for BB long live the King of the blues.

[@67fabriz]

sono assolutamente dipendente da questo pezzo.

[@BesoYT]

Watching this again today - you will be missed BB

[@Kaths-fi9ld]

hijdksojhs

[@monte188119]

Víctor paz on trumpet! Still living in Panama 🇵🇦 great video

[@kevinbland]

He wrote the song with BB in mind who fell in love with it when he heard it on Syreeta's album.

[@juliuscaesart]

Music will never be quite the same. Much respect.

[@zitatube]

You always there for me B.B.King ❤

[@DJKairos88]

amen

[@alangvaughan]

Ooh! Just ooh... Nails it.

[@taylorammon]

Love bb king bring back some sweet memories exceptional musican

[@chrisgladstone4270]

one word......BRILLIANT.

[@juanrobertonavarro650]

Brilliant and amazing!!!. My respects to the king of the blues...

[@urbanolaregina4429]

LOVE 💖 BB KING

[@1957CIPRIANO]

Linda música do BB King.

[@edsko1973]

lucille is great as always!!

[@theresabrinklepeters5554]

Oh how I can relate to this song Thamk you BB 😍

[@VIRGONOMICS]

Full BB KING doing BB KING - Power .

[@darksideka]

Love you BB miss you heaps!

[@ronjohnson1972]

That how I feel about music

[@hattierichmond3901]

I was truly the King of the blues...

[@hattierichmond3901]

He was truly the king of the blues...

[@Christiaan1958]

Da Voice...Da Man!

[@martincasey2250]

Blues power right there!

[@gaudrey692]

To know you, is to love you, but to know me, is not that way you see 'Cause you make me, so happy, that my love for you grows intensely When I'm down and feelin' sad, you always comfort me When I'm down and feelin' sad, you always comfort me Baby, to know you is to love you, you smile when I see your face 'Cause there is no one on this earth Baby, could ever, ever take your place When I'm down and feelin' sad, you always comfort me When I'm down and feelin' sad, you always comfort me Oh, to know you is to love you, is to see you, being free as the wind 'Cause the power, of your loving, is to be strong to hold yourself within To know you is to love you To see you going free ... The collar, of your loving I never found a woman like you, that could be my lover 'n' my best friend I know you, and I think I love you I know you, and I think you love me I know you and can't you feel our love just growing, growing, growing, growing, growing, growing, hey I know you, and I think I love you I know you, and I think I love you I know you and can't you feel our love just growing, growing, growing, growing, growing, baby I know you, and I think I love you I know you, and I think I love you I know you and can't you our love just growing, growing, growing, growing, hey, is growing baby I know you, and I love you I know you, and I think I love you I know you, and I think I love you, and I think you love me too, hmm baby I know you

[@hattierichmond3901]

His greatest concert was in Africa. He was dress well young and looking good...

[@SUPERM78]

Excelente bb king

[@eddyfernandez9481]

Yeeesssss!!! It's amazing!! This is a good song!

[@deepdivegaming6127]

Wow! Never knew this before!!!!

[@DanielSantos-mc4bi]

I love you❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gastronomehdi]

He feeling the blues ! Thats make him different to others.

[@fabripez8017]

Dios, impresionante.

[@rakim1978]

the power of the blues

[@marcoder9669]

Colazione pranzo e cena non mi stanco mai

[@karimusnizareb2861]

bim bam boom génial merci bb

[@tenscope]

exceptional!!

[@JustoRicardo1960]

Maestro!!!!

[@macchinahausberg1063]

4ever the best

[@kratosgod7705]

SOS GRANDE B.B KING POR SIEMPRE.

[@Die_Nebel_von_Avalon]

Großartig!

[@ivanspiridonov1725]

R.I.P. B.B. :-(

[@fabiodicola907]

un capolavoro.

[@elizabethvasquez980]

El UNICO (con mayusculas) rey del blues...!!!

[@TheSpanjaMan]

BB KING TUNES! :)

[@tbkrakow]

great.. PERFECT......

[@bryanalejandrojimenez7146]

Muy buena cancion saludos desde chile

[@AdriSk8vitoria]

Larga vida al rey

[@dominicfinucci7118]

oooooh yeeeeah!

[@JustoRicardo1960]

sin palabras!!!

[@Braglemaster123]

Great 👍

[@solteria14]

I always wondered why all the pics i saw of bb were with his eyes closed. I see why. he damn near performed the whole song with his eyes closed.

[@christopherwharton6022]

Excuse me while I pick my melted face of the floor.

[@adglp]

Rip legend

[@67fabriz]

i love you

[@alen896]

18 likes is a shame for this song.....where is this world going...

[@podemadeiranagaragem]

Boommm!!!!

[@67fabriz]

Assoluto capolavoro

[@IHaveInvalidName]

Why are there always a few dislikes on every single video? are there sad fools that sit there all day and dislike random videos for fun?

[@rb1614]

his Soul... I wonder.

[@mustafayayla6223]

BB King and Müslüm Baba get style diffrent

[@rolphartieda9314]

I am soooo glad, but so glad in this case we´re looking at the art of a person who happens to be black and to me? that has no relevance but just to the point that it is an expression of blacks,.and so? BE IT! i´m enjoying it, and that´s what matter to me

[@devoradamaris]

🌛⚡🌜

[@ivandimitrov43]

мога да го слушам денонощно

[@misterdavies]

Does anybody know who the bassplayer is? Wilton Felder perhaps?

[@DJKairos88]

Yes.. good catch.. Larry Carlton on rhythm feet s well.. Producer Stewart Levine had to fill out B's backing back.. a pared down version if Sonny Freeman & the Unusuals

[@Braglemaster123]

Written by Stevie Wonder “

[@micchemic]

anybody knows the drummer name?

[@CavemanTravels]

This song had to be written for MARIJUANA

[@Braglemaster123]

What cords are the rhythm ???

[@BuddyBoo123]

Stevie Wonder Wrote this song with his then wife Syreeta.

[@carinealvim]

*****!

[@LUKAAA1]

@alen896 Not any more

[@BlackFhantome]

1 person loves nobody

[@Mejis01]

One person's got crap in his ears !

[@diegoc.2918]

Rest in Power, BB.

[@alen896]

18 likes is a shame for this song.....where is this world going...