This is a recording of B.B. King’s live performance at the Royal Albert Hall on June 28th, 2011. The 85-year old legend gave a thrilling performance and in return, he was given a standing ovation from all of the participants. Joining the illustrious Mr. King onstage were guitar virtuoso Derek Trucks, “songbird extraordinaire” Susan Tedeschi, The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood, Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall and former Guns N’ Roses axeman Slash. Along with the tone of the songs and performance, the guests are also enjoying the life and on this particular night, the ride that has brought them to this spot. Tedeschi’s vocals sound fantastic on ‘Rock Me Baby,’ and King’s on-stage flirtation with her crooning mannerisms is charming and engaging. Slash and Wood help provide their own individual contributions along with Hucknall that make for a memorable night. All in all, for his first performance in the vaunted performance venue, B.B. King Live at the Royal Albert Hall is another gem in the crown of what may possibly be America’s greatest living musician.
(this example is a youtube video from the show, the sound quality not the same high quality as the professionally produced tracks on the cd)
Tracklist:
1. I Need You So
2. Key To The Highway
3. See That My Grave Is Kept Clean
4. All Over Again
5. Rock Me Baby
6. You Are My Sunshine
7. B.B. James With Guests
8. The Thrill Is Gone
9. Guess Who
10. When The Saints Go Marching In
