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Heralded as one of the greatest live blues albums ever recorded, this set catches the singer-guitarist as his star was in ascent: in 1964 playing Chicago's answer to Harlem's Apollo Theatre--the Regal. King's performance is visceral: he sings so hard that gravel flies even in his clearest high notes. And his trademark single-note guitar lines are sharp and steely, matching his voice with trembling vigour. He offers early hits like "How Blue Can You Get", "Worry, Worry" and "You Upset Me Baby" to what's essentially his adopted hometown crowd (by his own account, King had already played the theatre hundreds of times). They give him a hero's welcome; in fact, the audience's screaming enthusiasm is distracting. But rarely has a love-fest of this magnitude between a performer and fans been documented. --Ted Drozdowski
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(1964 'ABC Paramount') (35:04/10) Eins der wenigen perfekten Live-Bluesalben, bei dem alles stimmt: die Super-Aufnahme, die perfekt eingefangene Atmosphäre und nicht zuletzt die Performance von B.B., sein Gitarrenspiel und seine unnachahmliche Art, Geschichten zu erzählen. Fantastische Aufnahmen aus Chicago
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
One of BB's best. Big, brassy, full of verve. His stardom shines through on this infectious ride through one of the best live blues perfomances of all times. Don't intellectualise over it, just listen. The, what would be a mainly black, audience are rapturous. BB showed the way and black consciousness learned. But let's share it. Blues belongs to everyone. Albums like this broke barriers. You just can't help but get on it when listening. A goodtime bounce through BB's favourites helped in no small portion by a rythm section as tight as Getty's wallet. This band honed to mutual perfection were as close to BB as you could get. Playing their home town Chicago obviously inspired them to greatness. They lived up to that inspiration and didn't let the home of the blues down.
A must.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I hadn't bought a BB King album before, and bought this on the strength of the reviews on this page. I am absolutely blown away by the musicianship on show here. BB King's voice is fantastic, and Lucille is really on top form too !
I'd definately recommend it. Buy it for rough and ready blues, delivered by one of the most evocative voices you're ever likely to hear.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This cd is an (unusual) live recording where it feels as if you are really seeing BB King playing his best in 1964. The songs are an impressive fusion of the well known voice and guitar with an energetic, funky band and the all-important interaction of the audience just adds so much feeling. Play it loud in your car and you could be there......
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BB King Live At The Regal (vinyl)
This is a must buy for anyone who is a fan of blues music. This is a first class recording & it will make a worthy addition to anyones record collection. Read more
Published 3 months ago by David Kerr
Geddit, Goddit, Good!
Is there anybody out there who hasn't got this? It is one of the few live recordings that actually captures the essence of a live performance. Read more
Published 5 months ago by P. ROBERTS
Raucous and Rough Edged
These 10 tracks recorded in 1964 have the reputation of being one of the greatest live blues concerts ever put on disc. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. C. W. Livett
Popular Presi featured on Radio Four
The Album was featured on Radio Four in a series about great live concerts. The rapour between Performers and audience created a remarkable album that brought out the best from a... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Roger Robert
A Live Album that is Really Live!
In 1964 B B King was in his pomp. Using rudimentary recording techniques with the engineers positioned under the stage this is a remarkable recording. Read more
Published 13 months ago by P. A. Stutt
Electric Blues Milestone Recording
I first bought 'BB King - Live at the Regal' in 1965. Before that, blues in the UK was really just 'high heel sneekers' R&B and this catalyst album changed everything. Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. Phillips
CLASSIC BB KING - A MUST FOR YOUR COLLECTION
Live At The Regal
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But there are several version for sale so check it out carefully.
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Published 14 months ago by Bruce Boogie
very good - too short
I know it was originally on vinyl but couldn't they have made it a double album. the music is pretty amazing but it only lasts about 40 minuites and I wish it was longer.
Published 18 months ago by Adam Stacey
Blues With A Feeling!
This is the now legendary Live At The Regal album, at an incredible bargain price! Anything under £10 is a steal for an album of this quality. Read more
Published 22 months ago by J. HOLMES
What the fuss?
I like BB King - a lot. I had heard that this was the holy grail, but for many years put off getting it, until Amazon had it on for just a few quid. Read more
Published on 18 May 2010 by Baldman
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