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18 of 18 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.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
11 of 11 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......
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I think this is one of the best live albums of any type, in the sense that you get the real feeling of the audience hysteria. In a similar way to James Brown "Live At The Apollo" it's not note perfect and there's been no tarting up in the studio.
"Sweet Little Angel" is a fabulous version with a great vocal and good audience involvement, alongside "How Blue Can You Get".
It's a long way from the polished studio albums released recently but essential nontheless.
"Sweet Little Angel" is a fabulous version with a great vocal and good audience involvement, alongside "How Blue Can You Get".
It's a long way from the polished studio albums released recently but essential nontheless.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This albums just shows how great BB is live. His singing is epic and his lead guitar perfect. As a guitarist myself i can say that this is nowhere near as natural and easy as BB makes it sound. His tone compares well with any of the more flash blues players. Fantastic!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Adam Stacey
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By J. HOLMES
Format:Audio CD
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.
This is BB as a relatively young man (around the age of 40)playing with plenty of fire and attitude, yet with that lightness of touch that is his trademark. I tend to think that the live atmosphere is slightly contrived (and possibly appears to be 2 from different sets, or maybe even 2 different nights). However, that should not detract from the music, which is still as relevant and vital today as it was nearly 50 years ago, when it was recorded.
If you like this album, check out Blues Is King. In my opinion it is the definitive BB King live album. Recorded in a sweaty Chicago night club on fireworks night in 1966, it just writes the book on how to play blues guitar! The old vinyl album is now available on cd, with a couple of extra live tracks. It should be the number 1 album purchase for all BB King fans, or anyone who just loves blues guitar playing at its pinnacle. Regal for me doesn't quite rate 5 stars, but Blues Is King gets top marks with ease!
This is BB as a relatively young man (around the age of 40)playing with plenty of fire and attitude, yet with that lightness of touch that is his trademark. I tend to think that the live atmosphere is slightly contrived (and possibly appears to be 2 from different sets, or maybe even 2 different nights). However, that should not detract from the music, which is still as relevant and vital today as it was nearly 50 years ago, when it was recorded.
If you like this album, check out Blues Is King. In my opinion it is the definitive BB King live album. Recorded in a sweaty Chicago night club on fireworks night in 1966, it just writes the book on how to play blues guitar! The old vinyl album is now available on cd, with a couple of extra live tracks. It should be the number 1 album purchase for all BB King fans, or anyone who just loves blues guitar playing at its pinnacle. Regal for me doesn't quite rate 5 stars, but Blues Is King gets top marks with ease!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Stephen Edwards
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Format:Audio CD
This is the real thing. One of the great live recordings in any genre, it really is "live" with all the imperfections and crowd intrusions of the gig as it happened. BB King was always at the soul end of the blues styles, and this concert was recorded at the time that soul music was really taking off in BBs heartland. That fact is reflected in the performance - brash, noisy and above all entertaining.
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Live at The Regal
Definitely still one of the best live albums available and a good example of BB King at,arguably, his peak. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. R. L. Corbett
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Five stars? I'd prefer ten.
This was a Christmas present - yes, bought from Amazon - to replace a copy I loaned to a friend who promptly mislaid it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Keith Randall
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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 16 months ago by David Kerr
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 18 months ago by P. ROBERTS
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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 19 months ago by Mr. C. W. Livett
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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 on 11 Jun 2011 by Roger Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 on 21 April 2011 by P. A. Stutt
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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 on 5 April 2011 by C. Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars
CLASSIC BB KING - A MUST FOR YOUR COLLECTION
Live At The Regal
But there are several version for sale so check it out carefully.
There are many reviews that state with great skill and clarity the quality... Read more
But there are several version for sale so check it out carefully.
There are many reviews that state with great skill and clarity the quality... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2011 by Bruce Boogie
3.0 out of 5 stars
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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