Albert King — Born Under a Bad Sign
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Born under a bad sign
I been down since I begin to crawl
If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
Hard luck and trouble is my only friend
I been on my own ever since I was ten
Born under a bad sign
I been down since I begin to crawl
If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
I can't read, haven't learned how to write
My whole life has been one big fight
Born under a bad sign
I been down since I begin to crawl
If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
I ain't lyin'
If it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have no kind-a luck
If it wasn't for real bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
Wine and women is all I crave
A big legged woman is gonna carry me to my grave
Born under a bad sign
I been down since I begin to crawl
If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
Yeah, my bad luck boy
Been havin' bad luck all of my days, yes
I been down since I begin to crawl
If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
Hard luck and trouble is my only friend
I been on my own ever since I was ten
Born under a bad sign
I been down since I begin to crawl
If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
I can't read, haven't learned how to write
My whole life has been one big fight
Born under a bad sign
I been down since I begin to crawl
If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
I ain't lyin'
If it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have no kind-a luck
If it wasn't for real bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
Wine and women is all I crave
A big legged woman is gonna carry me to my grave
Born under a bad sign
I been down since I begin to crawl
If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
Yeah, my bad luck boy
Been havin' bad luck all of my days, yes
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eileenomurphy wrote:
Me too!! I worked 3 shows with him in the 80s & did the"house mix" for him. He was really pleasant to work with! We did 1 hour long sound checks/ rehearsals, so it was like doing 6 shows!!
A legend! I had the pleasure of working with him at a live show in the mid 80s! 
Me too!! I worked 3 shows with him in the 80s & did the"house mix" for him. He was really pleasant to work with! We did 1 hour long sound checks/ rehearsals, so it was like doing 6 shows!!
UltraNurd wrote:
Wow. I'm replying to a 16 year old comment. Still... came here to say the same... The Simpsons were my introduction to this song!
BoynHill wrote:
Ditto.
Wow. I'm replying to a 16 year old comment. Still... came here to say the same... The Simpsons were my introduction to this song!
A legend! I had the pleasure of working with him at a live show in the mid 80s!
sfyi2001 wrote:
HIS MAJESTY.
Mr. King is one of very few prominent guitarists that played their guitar upside down.
Like the great Dick Dale of Surf Guitar fame, when young, Mr. King learned to play
on guitars strung for right-handed play, but did so left-handed.
Not to be confused with playing a guitar left-handed, re-strung for left-handed play,
like many guitarists, including Hendrix.
So glad to see someone explain this correctly. I just did the same explanation recently on a Dick Dale track.
HIS MAJESTY.
Mr. King is one of very few prominent guitarists that played their guitar upside down.
Like the great Dick Dale of Surf Guitar fame, when young, Mr. King learned to play
on guitars strung for right-handed play, but did so left-handed.
Not to be confused with playing a guitar left-handed, re-strung for left-handed play,
like many guitarists, including Hendrix.
So glad to see someone explain this correctly. I just did the same explanation recently on a Dick Dale track.
sfyi2001 wrote:
HIS MAJESTY.
Mr. King is one of very few prominent guitarists that played their guitar upside down.
Like the great Dick Dale of Surf Guitar fame, when young, Mr. King learned to play
on guitars strung for right-handed play, but did so left-handed.
Not to be confused with playing a guitar left-handed, re-strung for left-handed play,
like many guitarists, including Hendrix.
Sick
HIS MAJESTY.
Mr. King is one of very few prominent guitarists that played their guitar upside down.
Like the great Dick Dale of Surf Guitar fame, when young, Mr. King learned to play
on guitars strung for right-handed play, but did so left-handed.
Not to be confused with playing a guitar left-handed, re-strung for left-handed play,
like many guitarists, including Hendrix.
Sick
Once saw him with BB King and Bobby Bland.
It was my first blues concert. Blew me away.
And ever since...on the lookout for that "big legged" woman.
It was my first blues concert. Blew me away.
And ever since...on the lookout for that "big legged" woman.
joelbb wrote:
Ricky King!
So MUCH better than that other King guitarist.
Ricky King!
1wolfy wrote:
He blew his mind out in a car..... happiness is a warm gun Misterfixit wrote:
I believe that we humans are ALL born under a Bad Sign. The Sigil of Evil. As in "Bad Moon Rising", as in "None of Us Are Free", as in "I didn't know the gun was loaded". Etc., etc.
Now as to how we get out from under the Bad Sign; ahhhh, there is the question our more astute listeners and correspondents herein could attempt to answer.
Be clever.
My answer: The human race is totally fucked.
Now as to how we get out from under the Bad Sign; ahhhh, there is the question our more astute listeners and correspondents herein could attempt to answer.
Be clever.
My answer: The human race is totally fucked.
He blew his mind out in a car..... Misterfixit wrote:
I believe that we humans are ALL born under a Bad Sign. The Sigil of Evil. As in "Bad Moon Rising", as in "None of Us Are Free", as in "I didn't know the gun was loaded". Etc., etc.
Now as to how we get out from under the Bad Sign; ahhhh, there is the question our more astute listeners and correspondents herein could attempt to answer.
Be clever.
My answer: The human race is totally fucked.
Now as to how we get out from under the Bad Sign; ahhhh, there is the question our more astute listeners and correspondents herein could attempt to answer.
Be clever.
My answer: The human race is totally fucked.
Why do millennials think that everyone wants to hear them blab on about what they like or don't like? Have any of you thought of posting real critiques; genuine critiques talk about objective observations, not your subjective drivel.
From Stevie to Albert , fitting for a early Sat morning...
Songs like this are why I wish Jim Morrison hadn't joined that damned 27-club. With Morrison Hotel and then really with the 6th/final studio album, LA Woman (my fav of their work) you could tell he was meant to sing the blues. And the band did a pretty good job switching gears. Wouldn't it have been cool if Jim, Robbie, Ray and John could have had one of these blues greats guest on their 7th album?
I rate this Albert King version a 9. Although a Larry King version (lol @Proc!!) might garner a 9 too, just for hilarity sake. Long Live RP!!
HIS MAJESTY.
Mr. King is one of very few prominent guitarists that played their guitar upside down.
Like the great Dick Dale of Surf Guitar fame, when he was young, Mr. King learned to play on guitars strung for right-handed play, and did so left-handed, not to be confused with playing a guitar left-handed, re-strung for left-handed play, like Hendrix did.
makes Creams version sound like a joke
this is REAL
Gloom, despair, and agony on me
Deep, dark depression, excessive misery
If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all
Gloom, despair, and agony on me
It does not get any better than this!
.. very nice indeed am enjoying this tune a lot joelbb wrote:
WonderLizard wrote:
Which one? Riley B.? Freddie? Kaki? ...
Larry?
So MUCH better than that other King guitarist.
WonderLizard wrote:
Which one? Riley B.? Freddie? Kaki? ...
Larry?
Fantastic!
An American classic! 
Nice.....
AH ALBERT, THE REAL KING.............
Actually, BB King's version of this song is VERY well done, also!
I agree with the arbitrator - BOTH Kings are FABULOUS and WONDERFUL.
The Blues is a much more rewarding place/genre because of EACH of their lives.
Those who don't know need education. As it says in the song by I don't remember who,
"and I'm frightened by those who don't see it".
The Blues is a much more rewarding place/genre because of EACH of their lives.
Those who don't know need education. As it says in the song by I don't remember who,
"and I'm frightened by those who don't see it".
joelbb wrote:
Naughty.
He's a king of another kingdom, my fellow listeners.
So MUCH better than that other King guitarist.
Naughty.
He's a king of another kingdom, my fellow listeners. joelbb wrote:
Which one? Riley B.? Freddie? Kaki? And what makes him "better?"
So MUCH better than that other King guitarist.
Which one? Riley B.? Freddie? Kaki? And what makes him "better?"
So MUCH better than that other King guitarist.
Was blessed well indeed to have seen Albert K and Buddy Guy jam songs like this at a KC Blues Festival or two, and at The Emporium, as well...I am so glad RP serves so generously to keep the unique American Blues experience propagating those sweet waveforms into Infinity and back around again!
It just doesn't get any more BAD A$$ !! 
Being a white boy from northern Wisconson, you grew up with versions of cream all around you, that's for sure Cheesehead!
bronorb wrote:
bronorb wrote:
Being a white boy from northern Wisconsin I grew up with the Cream version of this song. Intentionally or not, we were fairly well insulated from "real blues" music. A lot of people criticize the British invasion for ripping off american blues artists but if it wasn't for them, I may have never heard this music until much later in life.
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
saw him at the Fillmore West. and he was awesome!!
Learned something new about this song this week, unfortunately in a bad way
https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/14/arts/music/duck-dunn-bassist-in-booker-t-and-the-mgs-dies-at-70.html?_r=1&ref=obituaries
RIP Duck Dunn. Great bassist!
https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/14/arts/music/duck-dunn-bassist-in-booker-t-and-the-mgs-dies-at-70.html?_r=1&ref=obituaries
RIP Duck Dunn. Great bassist!
Love this! Would love to here some Robert Cray here!
great song, but i'm a little tired of hearing it.
Albert, I've had some bad love. Ain't that bad, really.
Absolutely Smoking good!!
keidse wrote:
All time is an illusion, lunch time doubly so.
I think the lunch hour dj really likes this one. can't get enough of it either.
All time is an illusion, lunch time doubly so.
9 → 10
Dood... quit your moaning. Stop feeling sorry for yourself... jeez!
OH MY GOODNESS!!! Where is the ABOVE and BEYOND 10 button???? 
RIP Mr King!!!!
Misterfixit wrote:
You are quite simply mistaken. The Universe is benign.
And certainly, we humans have quite a lot of work to do.
(I was going to get all clever here, and say "Are you going to help?") But I think you already are helping .
You do have the option of lightening up, if you choose to accept it.
I believe that we humans are ALL born under a Bad Sign. The Sigil of Evil. As in "Bad Moon Rising", as in "None of Us Are Free", as in "I didn't know the gun was loaded". Etc., etc.
Now as to how we get out from under the Bad Sign; ahhhh, there is the question our more astute listeners and correspondents herein could attempt to answer.
Be clever.
My answer: The human race is totally fucked.
Now as to how we get out from under the Bad Sign; ahhhh, there is the question our more astute listeners and correspondents herein could attempt to answer.
Be clever.
My answer: The human race is totally fucked.
You are quite simply mistaken. The Universe is benign.
And certainly, we humans have quite a lot of work to do.
(I was going to get all clever here, and say "Are you going to help?") But I think you already are helping .
You do have the option of lightening up, if you choose to accept it.
Misterfixit wrote:
Hey man, speak for yourself - and/or fix it. Peace, brother
I believe that we humans are ALL born under a Bad Sign. The Sigil of Evil. As in "Bad Moon Rising", as in "None of Us Are Free", as in "I didn't know the gun was loaded". Etc., etc.
Now as to how we get out from under the Bad Sign; ahhhh, there is the question our more astute listeners and correspondents herein could attempt to answer.
Be clever.
My answer: The human race is totally fucked.
Now as to how we get out from under the Bad Sign; ahhhh, there is the question our more astute listeners and correspondents herein could attempt to answer.
Be clever.
My answer: The human race is totally fucked.
Hey man, speak for yourself - and/or fix it. Peace, brother
dig
Written by the excellent Booker Jones specifically for Albert. It don't get no better than that!
I believe that we humans are ALL born under a Bad Sign. The Sigil of Evil. As in "Bad Moon Rising", as in "None of Us Are Free", as in "I didn't know the gun was loaded". Etc., etc.
Now as to how we get out from under the Bad Sign; ahhhh, there is the question our more astute listeners and correspondents herein could attempt to answer.
Be clever.
My answer: The human race is totally fucked.
Now as to how we get out from under the Bad Sign; ahhhh, there is the question our more astute listeners and correspondents herein could attempt to answer.
Be clever.
My answer: The human race is totally fucked.
But of course...........Albert King followed by Cream. Only perfect.
My anthem and year of my birth
jam5ie76 wrote:
Jack Bruce sang the vocals on Cream's version. And I love Jack's vocal work. There's certainly room for multiple versions of this great song.
So much better than the Clapton version. He has always sounded a bit of a whinger when he sings this.
Jack Bruce sang the vocals on Cream's version. And I love Jack's vocal work. There's certainly room for multiple versions of this great song.
I'm down, really down.
Dang.
Give me some Power Pop!
Dang.
Give me some Power Pop!
Albert!
Can't beat one of the three kings! ;)
jonahboo wrote:
The difference is, I believe it when Albert sings it
Clapton who?
The difference is, I believe it when Albert sings it
Clapton who?
So much better than the Clapton version. He has always sounded a bit of a whinger when he sings this.
Being a white boy from northern Wisconsin I grew up with the Cream version of this song. Intentionally or not, we were fairly well insulated from "real blues" music. A lot of people criticize the British invasion for ripping off american blues artists but if it wasn't for them, I may have never heard this music until much later in life.
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
Sing it Albert. 
The True Essence of the Blues.
triskele wrote:
You sound like an awesome brother!
theme song for the 50th birthday surprise party i threw for my brother way back in '02
You sound like an awesome brother!
Sjaaks wrote:
The last column (album?) is different, making the two entries unique individual database entries rather that a duplicate of the same entry. I'll wager the two are are not a duplicated recording.
Huh? Why is the exact same song twice to be found in the database...
I was sure i rated this one, but it said otherwise....
Oh well....
Albert KingBorn Under a Bad SignEssential Blues 2Albert KingBorn Under A Bad SignBorn Under A Bad Sign
I was sure i rated this one, but it said otherwise....
Oh well....
Albert KingBorn Under a Bad SignEssential Blues 2Albert KingBorn Under A Bad SignBorn Under A Bad Sign
The last column (album?) is different, making the two entries unique individual database entries rather that a duplicate of the same entry. I'll wager the two are are not a duplicated recording.
theme song for the 50th birthday surprise party i threw for my brother way back in '02
I think the lunch hour dj really likes this one. can't get enough of it either.
Huh? Why is the exact same song twice to be found in the database...
I was sure i rated this one, but it said otherwise....
Oh well....
I was sure i rated this one, but it said otherwise....
Oh well....
| Albert King | Born Under a Bad Sign | Essential Blues 2 |
| Albert King | Born Under A Bad Sign | Born Under A Bad Sign |
<— Click photoNice, but I prefer the instrumental version by Jimi Hendrix :)
SmileOnADog wrote:
My 17 year old son is totally into the blues, for whatever reason... I've had to actually get more into that genre to show support for his musical aspirations (he's a guitarist). But he's the first to admit that not many of his peers are into that, so I guess you have a point on the demographics anyway. It is kind of an acquired taste, but like everyone said, if you scratch the blues, then most of classic rock goes down the memory hole too, which doesn't leave much to build on to get to what you probably consider "Good music".
It's the history of American Music - without it, we'd still be listening to the Queen's music.
For that matter QUEEN drew from our music too...
My 17 year old son is totally into the blues, for whatever reason... I've had to actually get more into that genre to show support for his musical aspirations (he's a guitarist). But he's the first to admit that not many of his peers are into that, so I guess you have a point on the demographics anyway. It is kind of an acquired taste, but like everyone said, if you scratch the blues, then most of classic rock goes down the memory hole too, which doesn't leave much to build on to get to what you probably consider "Good music".
It's the history of American Music - without it, we'd still be listening to the Queen's music.
For that matter QUEEN drew from our music too...
fredriley wrote:
Sure is. I really like:
"You know wine and women is all I crave / a big red woman's gonna carry me to my grave"
I'll drink to that :*)
leg.
jus' sayin'...
Sure is. I really like:
"You know wine and women is all I crave / a big red woman's gonna carry me to my grave"
I'll drink to that :*)
leg.
jus' sayin'...
dfffffffffgdhdfh fredriley wrote:
Ok, your choice, and of course people respond to the blues in different ways - I used to listen to more depressive music, in the same way that dogs gnaw at their own wounds. Write off blues, though, and you write off a very large part of Western popular music - most rock and, yes, HM is based on 12-bar blues. You'll have to go a long way to escape the influence of the blues.
Ok, your choice, and of course people respond to the blues in different ways - I used to listen to more depressive music, in the same way that dogs gnaw at their own wounds. Write off blues, though, and you write off a very large part of Western popular music - most rock and, yes, HM is based on 12-bar blues. You'll have to go a long way to escape the influence of the blues.
LowPhreak wrote: NO TASTE. This IS the blues.
C'ya!!
C'ya!!
I have the Mobile Fidelity version of this album. Noice!
Never heard a bad version of this song, but always nice to here Albert do it.
Always dug this song, whether it's by Cream or Albert.
The intro kicks some serious butt!! Love it!!
9
9
jhorton wrote:
When I get the blues, like right now, i listen to GOOD music.
This is crap music for old people.
Outta' here again.
The only thing that makes me leave RP is blues history hour.
My 17 year old son is totally into the blues, for whatever reason... I've had to actually get more into that genre to show support for his musical aspirations (he's a guitarist). But he's the first to admit that not many of his peers are into that, so I guess you have a point on the demographics anyway. It is kind of an acquired taste, but like everyone said, if you scratch the blues, then most of classic rock goes down the memory hole too, which doesn't leave much to build on to get to what you probably consider "Good music".
When I get the blues, like right now, i listen to GOOD music.
This is crap music for old people.
Outta' here again.
The only thing that makes me leave RP is blues history hour.
My 17 year old son is totally into the blues, for whatever reason... I've had to actually get more into that genre to show support for his musical aspirations (he's a guitarist). But he's the first to admit that not many of his peers are into that, so I guess you have a point on the demographics anyway. It is kind of an acquired taste, but like everyone said, if you scratch the blues, then most of classic rock goes down the memory hole too, which doesn't leave much to build on to get to what you probably consider "Good music".
Is that like being born under a neon sign?
Nice!!
glassbuteo wrote:
is the king of the blues.
Albert King
is the king of the blues.
Albert King
Damn, I love this song (in all its various incarnations).
GOOSEBUMP GOOD
this kicks arse
jagdriver wrote:
I was introduced to a lot of blues tunes courtesy of Cream and other bands.
This is one of my favorites as performed by just about anybody. Thanks to EC for introducing it to me on Wheels of Fire (as sung by by the incomparable Jack Bruce, of course).
I was introduced to a lot of blues tunes courtesy of Cream and other bands.
Another one of those songs that's played too often.
gimme some o'dat blues....
question: We just heard "golden earring" a while back... Didn't they cover this song? Or, was it Nazareth??
This is a good one.
jhorton wrote:
When I get the blues, like right now, i listen to GOOD music.
This is crap music for old people.
Outta' here again.
The only thing that makes me leave RP is blues history hour.
C'ya!!
When I get the blues, like right now, i listen to GOOD music.
This is crap music for old people.
Outta' here again.
The only thing that makes me leave RP is blues history hour.
C'ya!!
jhorton wrote:
When I get the blues, like right now, i listen to GOOD music.
This is crap music for old people.
Outta' here again.
The only thing that makes me leave RP is blues history hour.
<shrug> Ok, your choice, and of course people respond to the blues in different ways - I used to listen to more depressive music, in the same way that dogs gnaw at their own wounds. Write off blues, though, and you write off a very large part of Western popular music - most rock and, yes, HM is based on 12-bar blues. You'll have to go a long way to escape the influence of the blues.
When I get the blues, like right now, i listen to GOOD music.
This is crap music for old people.
Outta' here again.
The only thing that makes me leave RP is blues history hour.
<shrug> Ok, your choice, and of course people respond to the blues in different ways - I used to listen to more depressive music, in the same way that dogs gnaw at their own wounds. Write off blues, though, and you write off a very large part of Western popular music - most rock and, yes, HM is based on 12-bar blues. You'll have to go a long way to escape the influence of the blues.
fredriley wrote:
Sure is. I really like:
"You know wine and women is all I crave / a big red woman's gonna carry me to my grave"
I'll drink to that :*)
I'll join ya'! Here's mud in yer eye!
Sure is. I really like:
"You know wine and women is all I crave / a big red woman's gonna carry me to my grave"
I'll drink to that :*)
I'll join ya'!
Here's mud in yer eye! lemmoth wrote:
Junior
I feel sorry for you. But some day you'll grow up.
I agree. I have been listening to blues since Sophomore year in college, and Albert King is the MAN.
Junior
I feel sorry for you. But some day you'll grow up.
I agree. I have been listening to blues since Sophomore year in college, and Albert King is the MAN.
sonofpick wrote:
How it's done nephew.
Krispian wrote:
Hear, hear! There is so much amazing music out there that we could never have accessed without the Internet.
Just like there are so many more books, (self) published, because of the internet? I laugh at how people get so reverant, "i found it on the internet" so it's got to be true? or good? or most laughably, free! the internet provides for a vastly superior level on interconnectedness, but it's still just people communicating, loving, spewing hate, molesting each other....it's not the saviour it's just a tool. Btw, the majority of the songs played are just average, just like all of us....
Hear, hear! There is so much amazing music out there that we could never have accessed without the Internet.
Just like there are so many more books, (self) published, because of the internet? I laugh at how people get so reverant, "i found it on the internet" so it's got to be true? or good? or most laughably, free! the internet provides for a vastly superior level on interconnectedness, but it's still just people communicating, loving, spewing hate, molesting each other....it's not the saviour it's just a tool. Btw, the majority of the songs played are just average, just like all of us....
healyf52 wrote:
Ya know, I've felt this way for a long time, and I've always felt vaguely guilty for not liking it. BB King is a master, but I just don't like his guitar tone. And of course, on the radio for years and years, you only heard one damn BB King song. It's better now, but not a lot. I guess Albert King's sound is similar, but it doesn't bother me as much ass BB's.
All that being said, I really like this song, and I focus mainly on the bass line.
I don't think the 'dinky-dink' guitar tone that Albert and BB sported was very good. It's too thin and doesn't communicate the fervor that it should.
Ya know, I've felt this way for a long time, and I've always felt vaguely guilty for not liking it. BB King is a master, but I just don't like his guitar tone. And of course, on the radio for years and years, you only heard one damn BB King song. It's better now, but not a lot. I guess Albert King's sound is similar, but it doesn't bother me as much ass BB's.
All that being said, I really like this song, and I focus mainly on the bass line.
jhorton wrote:
When I get the blues, like right now, i listen to GOOD music.
This is crap music for old people.
Outta' here again.
The only thing that makes me leave RP is blues history hour.
Junior
I feel sorry for you. But some day you'll grow up.
When I get the blues, like right now, i listen to GOOD music.
This is crap music for old people.
Outta' here again.
The only thing that makes me leave RP is blues history hour.
Junior
I feel sorry for you. But some day you'll grow up.
The Iceman! No mistaking that style. 10 from the Left Coast, sure enough!
fredriley wrote:
Everyone is old enough for the blues, 'cos everyone gets the blues sometime. Especially young people...
When I get the blues, like right now, i listen to GOOD music.
This is crap music for old people.
Outta' here again.
The only thing that makes me leave RP is blues history hour.
Everyone is old enough for the blues, 'cos everyone gets the blues sometime. Especially young people...
When I get the blues, like right now, i listen to GOOD music.
This is crap music for old people.
Outta' here again.
The only thing that makes me leave RP is blues history hour.
rdo wrote:
A Blues song giving you the blues? Wow, imagine that!
Put it in the Hall of Fame, give it a gold medal, but please, take it out of the rotation. This song gives me the blues.
A Blues song giving you the blues? Wow, imagine that!
Put it in the Hall of Fame, give it a gold medal, but please, take it out of the rotation. This song gives me the blues.
This is what 10 is made for.
jhorton wrote:
Everyone is old enough for the blues, 'cos everyone gets the blues sometime. Especially young people...
Oh christ, it's blues hour again.
Someone wake me up when I'm old enough for this music.
Someone wake me up when I'm old enough for this music.
Everyone is old enough for the blues, 'cos everyone gets the blues sometime. Especially young people...
This is my theme song. LOL Love Albert and B.B.. Sometimes cant tell em apart.
EssexTex wrote:
Sure is. I really like:
"You know wine and women is all I crave / a big red woman's gonna carry me to my grave"
I'll drink to that :*)
"If it wasn't for bad luck..I'd have no luck at all..what a line!
Sure is. I really like:
"You know wine and women is all I crave / a big red woman's gonna carry me to my grave"
I'll drink to that :*)
This is one of my favorites as performed by just about anybody. Thanks to EC for introducing it to me on Wheels of Fire (as sung by by the incomparable Jack Bruce, of course).
A certain lick reminds me of Mama told me not to come by Randy Newman.
Of all the "Kings", Albert is the "King".
Oh christ, it's blues hour again.
Someone wake me up when I'm old enough for this music.
Someone wake me up when I'm old enough for this music.
Duke Special
Cat Power
Albert King (my fav)
What a set!
Cat Power
Albert King (my fav)
What a set!
A straight up classic!!! Wicked licks clean through! healyf52 wrote:
I think they were working with what they had when they had it...
I don't think the 'dinky-dink' guitar tone that Albert and BB sported was very good. It's too thin and doesn't communicate the fervor that it should.
I think they were working with what they had when they had it...
RP could stand a lot more classic blues (aside from B.B.).
Can't get enough of Muddy, the Wolf, Buddy, et al.
Can't get enough of Muddy, the Wolf, Buddy, et al.
the Kings of blues we had Albert ,Freddie, and still have B.B. loved them all Albert does a great job on one of his most famous albums
Oh good another history lesson. Never get enough of these.
Blech!
Blech!
Ubaldo wrote:
Yeah......THAT guy!
Bring back Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and whatshisname . . . guitarist: 
Yeah......THAT guy!
cstetler wrote:
+1. It is a great place.
we love Albert here at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis - come visit some time!!!
+1. It is a great place.
smdeeg wrote:
Hear, hear! There is so much amazing music out there that we could never have accessed without the Internet.
Bah! Excessive glorification of the past and past masters is as disrespectful as the doing the opposite. They were great musicians making great music, just like there are great musicians today making great music. I don't know what this antiseptic environment is that your talking about. We live in a world of musical riches, where talented people can record and distribute their work in ways never before seen. All you have to do is listen for it and let go of the ridiculous "no one can ever be as good as (name of band/artist here) was" attitude.
Hear, hear! There is so much amazing music out there that we could never have accessed without the Internet.
Why do millennials think that everyone wants to hear them blab on about what they like or don't like? Have any of you thought of posting real critiques; genuine critiques talk about objective observations, not your subjective drivel.
But haven't you just posted the same type of "drivel", dear?