THIS SONG PROVES BB king WAS AMAZING...

0:00 Intro
0:40 Original version
1:20 Rhythm guitar
2:50 Lead Guitar
3:26 Just 4 notes
4:25 The 3 Seconds Rule
5:07 How to get that sound
6:05 Why BB King is better than the rest
8:20 Recap

[@GuitarPilgrim]

When you hear one second of BB king, you know it's him...

[@sergiopiresbr]

That's it

[@fatkitty4207]

BB's elegance, Stevies' intensity, Jimi's energy, Clapton's experience. One note and you know it's them.

[@patrickgueguin792]

Some say that the silent after a Mozart's symphonie is still Mozart

[@decleafs4]

Absitvley!

[@sober-southoftheborderever3591]

My favourite blues player, ever! Love him. RIP

[@davidpanzer1166]

I had the honor and privilege to play this song with him! I was in Wilson Pickett’s band and we opened for him at the Montreux Jazz festival. He invited all the players in the opening acts onstage to play this song. We each got to take a solo. It was one of the best times in my whole life!

[@news603redux]

The "thrill" of my life was sitting in the dressing room with him, conversing for about ten minutes back in '85. At the end of our chat, I got to run my finger across Lucille's strings while she sat on her stand next to my chair. I met him three more times over the years and he was quite possibly the nicest person I've ever met - humble and gracious almost to fault. And when you point out how he took down home blues and played it differently, a large part of the was the influence of Louis Jordan on B.B.

[@sapelesteve]

That was terrific Thom! Thanks for keeping BB's music and memory alive and well! I was lucky enough to have spent some time with him after a concert way back in the mid-80's. We just sat in his dressing room talking for a while. He was more interested wanting to know about me and what I was doing rather than focusing on himself. The nicest man that you would ever want to meet. Miss you BB! RIP

[@jeffreylustgarten598]

I am a 65 year old dude that loves to play guitar! You have made this a whole lot of fun!

[@NoahfromEarth]

Honestly guitar pilgrim. I think you are one of the best guitarist in the KZbin community. Much love from New Zealand ♥️

[@malcolmbenn1051]

Great video. I bought His Best - The Electric BB King back in 1968 and managed to see him live a couple of times .. incredible.

[@saltwatergallery2005]

Regarding phrasing, BB said: “First I sing, then Lucille (his guitar) does.” Awesome analysis and performance as usual. Love the channel! 👏

[@gitaaa7740]

Excellent video Thom! I have a story. I saw BB King play live for the first time decades ago. The opening band had this guitar player shredding all over the fretboard. He had the chops but didn’t really move me. Then it was time for BB King to play. At this time he was playing sitting down. He walks on the stage with the band playing a vamp. Sits in his chair. Then his guitar is handed to him. He played just two notes! And the hairs on the back of my neck stood up! I had such goosebumps! I learned that night who BB King was!

[@alfiehenshall688]

Nice playing Thom . You captured BB 's style and tone perfectly. 🎸😎

[@PbPomper]

My favorite B.B. King track and one of my favorite blues songs of all time. I'm so privileged to have seen him live in The Netherlands when he turned (82!).

[@gf301]

Another rivetting video from Thom, you always learn so much more than just the notes. Not every teacher can do that. Brilliant!

[@chrisr530]

This was awesome, thank you Thom! Btw, I love how “into it” you get when you play, you did ol’ Lemon Face proud 🤙

[@gonr.2426]

Love the way you make each video !! fun and clear !!!

[@enzomiguel7373]

Your channel is amazing man! Always inspires me

[@waynetozer3881]

THUD. That’s the sound of my jaw hitting the floor. What an epic video. You are awesome!

[@Tonetwisters]

NICELY done, Sir. I got to see the King two times. Time no. one, my brother's music store rented him a brand new silverface Super Reverb which he lit quite up with this and other songs at Tully Gym at Florida State. Was blown away by his jazz licks, right along with his blues. He was not lying about how much he played out ... hardest working man in show business, for many, many years ...

[@darthnihilus4880]

Just found your channel. It’s entertaining and educational at the same time. Keep it up mate!

[@LeGuedes01]

Your channel is amazing! You are so rich in details! Good job! Thanks from Brazil! 🤘🏻🇧🇷

[@decleafs4]

Excellent video! One can ALWAYS learn something from Mr. BB King. Amazing.

[@massimo9133]

In the end, you always remain one of my favorites. Your facial expressions I can imitate quite well, while with the guitar I still have a lot to work on

[@classicraceruk1337]

Cool stuff… My daughter is a professional Violinist and an excellent pianist. I remember her teachers teaching her this after her Grade 8 exams. She is brilliant at it. Her violin helps a lot with its beautiful tone and dynamic range. Shame I am a crap guitarist…. She did not get those skills from me!!!

[@drthunder1143]

Thanks, Thom, excellent lesson as always. Have a great weekend!

[@RC32Smiths01]

Sometimes I can't help but think that BB King really means the Best Blues King haha. No doubt, one of the most influential guitarists of all time

[@goodpeopleoftheworldunite]

I'm sure it is Blues Boy King. Either way, he played the blues to a T.

[@jayg3559]

Love your channel! Your content is always interesting and well done. You can't help but want to learn these riffs. Thanks . JG

[@rajeshgumber363]

Simple and very effective. Thankyou Guitar Pilgrim!

[@kiran-nambiar]

You’ve got an awesome voice ! Also thanks for the video

[@johnmac8084]

Very good analysis Thom. BB plays like he sings, and when you sing you have to pause for breath! A good exercise for all us over-players, is to sing what we play.

[@stevepick9527]

Love your insights and great playing…you’ve really got that BB vibrato down, and that ain’t easy! 👍

[@Straitjacket808]

Incredible playing! Great tone and touch.

[@markjohnson9485]

This is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen!!!! You provide knowledge to all who are willing to listen and learn! 👏👏👏👏

[@BenoitFlechet64]

Hi ! beautiful lesson around the style of the master, well explained simply but effectively ! thank you for your tips mate , cheers from Basque country !

[@jasonremy1627]

What I love about BB King's playing is his note economy. There is not a wasted note in his playing. Every note is precious, and he gets the most out of every one. Every note a symphony!

[@davidpanzer1166]

In other words he doesn’t shred😺

[@mikelundquist4596]

I was fortunate to see BB several times. It sounds simple, but it is deceptive. Very nice. Tasty.

[@stevenmatchinske5689]

This is fantastic Thom!

[@Kleyguy7]

Amazing lesson, You are becoming one of my favourite channels. Thank you for covering blues legends in some detailed way. I feel other teachers are lacking in this areas and see blues just as a 12 bar progression.

[@12345sherpa]

Excellent lesson!! Thank you!!

[@fairmont___d]

Great video. Love to see a similar one on Albert King. One of my favourite albums is the recording of Albert and SRV together live in the studio not long before Stevie died.

[@daviemcf]

Fantastic video GP.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Merci beaucoup for capturing the essence of his playing.

[@franck9112]

THANKS !! Great job ! I've learnt a lot, now let’s practice

[@METWBS]

I learn something new every time i watch a video of yours!

[@billy10100]

Your BRILLIANT thank you and you have taught me soooo much about playing the Blues. Really....Thank you!

[@sober-southoftheborderever3591]

Thank you for the lesson. More BB please!!!

[@alfiehenshall688]

Brilliant ! Watched this a few times Thom and just love that tone you get on your Les Paul- pure BB 👍🎸😎

[@alfiehenshall688]

Can'figure out to do this 'message me on telegram ' thing Thom ?? I'v pressed subscribe button if that helps ? 🎸😎

[@brianmcguire9872]

Great lesson! Thank you so much!

[@hgostos]

Incredible as always!

[@tonyf2346]

Very informative lesson, very well explained, thank you

[@michaeleilers2946]

Excellent video on a blues legend and MAN you are a GREAT picker! How I would love to run into you at the blues jam 😂

[@dozerblade]

The other song that was my favourite was "You're Still My Woman",. Great job Pilgrim ! You nail it everytime.

[@francismoran1230]

Only just recently discovered your channel. I’m not a guitar player (yet!), however I’m getting motivated to start learning, and practice! Also, love your qoute; “You don’t need to be Shakespeare to play the blues.” Saw BB King in concert in St Louis in late 90s. I’ll be watching more of your videos; informative, music history and non-American perspective. Very cool.

[@naturalfinish]

a tasty bend is better than a flurry of meaningless notes...great video, getting back to 4 note exercise is a good review for any guitar player

[@gertlarsson9285]

Very well explained and a reminder👍😊

[@linkappleyard8231]

Another great lesson. Perfect for a wish guitar such as myself.. just learning these licks will be very helpful along with many others. Could possibly incorporate them into pretty good little jam... Well pilgrim you might have moved to the Netherlands. But you damn sure didn't leave your enthusiasm behind. Great lesson great explanation keep on rocking. Oh by the way I'm having to drive my eyes that was so sweet thank you

[@eldargabitov2658]

Proving BB was amazing sounds like proving sun rises in the east. Thank you for the video!

[@777trinity6]

Nice! Mr. Pilgrim I had the pleasure of seeing BB King live in 1995. The line up was Little Feat and The Muddy Waters Tribute band. They opened the show and BB killed it! He has a great video Live at Nicks (every day I have the blues) love that version. I play in my fathers blues band out here in California. So I watch a lot of your videos because some of the songs we play , are lessons that you have here on youtube. After watching your Freddy King video on Funny Bone, it's now on our set list. So thank you for that! Peace to you Mr. Pilgrim, until the next video.

[@mariahulpasu7151]

Complimenti per tuoi video.... e grazie 😊

[@mikefetterman6782]

Love the King!. Love the BB box, and the minor blues scale. Works almost everywhere.

[@sarthwahb]

Hey Tom, I feel like the song “how blue can you get” from the cook county jail album is the best example because of audience response, intro solo and lyrics from the song

[@GuitarPilgrim]

That's a great album, especially love the track 'worry, worry, worry'

[@federicolisi3830]

You don't have to be Shakespeare to sing the blues 🤣 great video, great playing, great attitude. Thank you

[@motioninmind6015]

Very very cooooool video, thank you 😎

[@carsten9168]

BB King is a guitar God like Eric Clapton and yes, he plays the loud chords and soft,key chords in one go. Amazing skills ! RIP Blues Boy King !

[@antonioo8911]

Never get boring to see a very good video of Pilgrim talking and playing the great BB. Please consider getting deeper on BB's work. Any other way, Wet hayshark and Ghetto woman are among my favourites. All from circa 1971. Thank you Pilgrim. Cheers from Brazil

[@frankvaleron]

Wonderful video

[@alexhuevera939]

one of your BEST

[@AliMaghsoodi00]

Thanks man that was amazing

[@52daytripper]

Riley 'Blues Boy' King, a legend, great to see you feature his playing style, one of a kind

[@Crowbar381]

Fantastic ! :)

[@beachfrontman]

An excellent presentation of the blues maestro's approach and sound. I believe most of us cannot play with anything like his feel and restraint was.

[@PalmaMultimedia]

4.15 'Just the four notes ~ and nothing else' now that's a lesson in itself😅😎

[@crackwelltowers]

Well Done brother! Especially was grateful for your OUTSTANDING appreciation/exposition of BB King's Dynamic Genius and the effective "Big Deal" that is the rich musical wonderworld of DYNAMICS in general! Thank You! I personally grow weary of the excessive use of compression and highly limited dynamic choices which seem painfully endemic of popular music producers/marketers etc .... Mostly: Thank You! Well Done!

[@benpowersguitar]

Fantastic video! There was no one like B.B. King.

[@robertdiehl1281]

Saw BB in concert twice. Great supporting band behind him. But, it’s true, it’s him his guitar and the dynamics of how he plays that is immediately noticeable. Cool video dude.

[@deanbembridge8640]

Great insight into BBs playing, I'm going to try the three second rule out plus load and softer , how about doing paying the cost to be the boss one of my favourites

[@clarencetrice4442]

most and alot of the blues music 🎶 😊 blues guitar 🎸 😊 were from the south including BB KING and didnt even have electricity until they left 👈 😊 the south BB had a master tone switch on his 🎸 😊 and it that biting tone the music 🎶 😊 is in your soul and U play the guitar 🎸 😊 just like how U feel 😊🎉 OMG 5 1 2O24

[@noahtenshen]

Many people try, but you my friend, succeed, in not only explaining but nailing that essence.

[@ethancorrea5370]

Could you do a video on how to play/solo like Chuck Berry? Awesome stuff as always!!

[@sailosikepa8950]

Yes man this is musical speaking in tongues 2:25 Lord have mercy it makes the angels cry. #Subscribed

[@bnastali]

Super job! Can you consider doing a Paul Kossoff feature?

[@johnbevilacqua6751]

Thom, great playing by the way. In regards to your "four notes" - well you and i know that it is not really 4 but at least 8 when you take into account the notes played when you bend the strings; 1/2 bend or full bend. I think what you may be saying is 4 positions. Love your work, keep it up!

[@Kolektifcs]

''You don't have to be Shakespeare to sing the blues'' lmao, true.

[@m444ss]

those four notes - sooo beautiful

[@goodpeopleoftheworldunite]

I never realised that 4 note thing before. That's amazing playing from BB King, it really feels like a much wider pallet of notes, he really makes it sing!!

[@jamminwithjambo7729]

Oh man, GP. You are so amazing and entertaining as a teacher and player I wish I knew your name. You could mention it in your intros and outros of your videos. Jusf a suggestion to add a personal touch. Many of us would like to give credit to whom credit is due. Thanks for all you do Guitar Pilgrim, ___________ ___________.

[@thelostghostmc]

Great!

[@aleksandrsbaranovs2861]

Отлично👍👍👍

[@sciexp]

Just a great video, really. Did you talk about BB's vibrato? Amazingly fast, shaky vibrato... Thanks for sharing this...

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I could do a whole video on his vibrato alone! He had such great vibrato

[@sciexp]

@@GuitarPilgrim indeed...

[@andrewb8914]

“You don’t have to be Shakespeare to sing” I love it!!

[@gyanissimo]

…Good Job👍…

[@titan10377]

Génial,☺️

[@titan10377]

Please , what amplificateur you used in vidéo. 😗

[@nickbrouwer9643]

Dynamics!

[@juancarlosgranados4425]

I wish a could play with such good taste and feeling.

[@bee5616]

"you don't have to be Shakespeare to sing the blues" love that

[@chiefbrody6935]

I’m getting started on that rhythm part first. So tasty.

[@alfiehenshall688]

Peter Green also had that ability to play loud then soft. A very soulful player sadly missed. R.I.P 🎸

[@ignaalba]

Great, great musician guitar pilgrin

[@m444ss]

tone + space + dynamics = tasty ✔

[@sebasvago]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙇

[@padreemiliobortolinineto4358]

The "3 seconds rule" made me think of Ernest Hemingway 😊

[@Itelkner]

SOO-DOO-DOO INDEED, SIR!!!