He did manage to follow bad sign up with the highlyregarded live wireblues power. A physically imposing man, albert king produced blues of uncommon vitality and power. Albert king king of the blues guitar 1973, vinyl discogs. Provided to youtube by universal music group blues power albert king the complete stax volt soul singles, vol. Live wireblues power by albert king on amazon music unlimited. Albert king live wire blues power releases discogs. The following is a study of and a lesson in the lead guitar style of albert king using video, audio examples, written music.
Overall if you like the blues this is a good purchase. His sound is well represented in this strong sampling of his work on stax. Bet you didnt think i knew how to rock n roll oh, i got the boogiewoogie right down in my very soul there aint no need for me to be a wallflower cause now im living on blues power. Albert king live wireblues power mfsl steve hoffman. Download albert king mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Without him, modern guitar music would not sound as it does his style has influenced both black and white blues players from otis rush and robert cray to eric clapton and stevie ray. Studio album 5 live 1 blues at sunset live at wattstax and montreux 1993.
Laundromat blues, composed by a songwriter from indiana called. Albert nelson, known by his stage name albert king, was an american blues guitarist and singer whose playing influenced many other blues guitarists. Live wireblues power was recorded june 2627, 1968, and became such an iconic album that stax later released two more live albums from those two nights at the fillmore. Lyrics, guitar chords and tabs to the songs on the blues albums made by albert king. Albert king king of the blues guitar 1969, terre haute. One of the three kings of the blues guitar along with b. Song information for blues power albert king on allmusic. Albert king was one of the three kings bb,freddie,had a smooth delivery and great guitar skills. Practice your blues guitar licks to this albert king style blues power backing track in the key of g. Live wire blues power recorded live at the fillmore auditorium in san francisco on june 8th, 1968.
If you want to understand what makes albert king a much loved guitar player and purveyor of the blues then look no further than live wireblues power. How can i use my files downloader with this no matter but i ve not a good connection, and on url the dl, broken most of time. Leftovers from these live recordings were released later in 1990 in the albums wednesday night in san francisco and thursday night in san francisco track listing. Albert king is truly a king of the blues, although he doesnt hold that title b. Albert king blues power style backing track youtube. Remember this is far from an audiophile recording although a great album. If you want to understand what makes albert king a much loved guitar player and purveyor of the blues then look no further than live wireblues power his 1968 release. Every blues singer, male or female, living or dead, of any note developed a unique vocal style, and albert is no exception. In fact, jimi hendrix was in such awe that he said the only time he ever felt scared on stage was when he had to go toetotoe with albert king.
Recorded live at the fillmore auditorium in 1968, the guitarist is at the top of his form throughout the record his solos are intense and piercing. If you want the best sounding albert king album go for the sundaze lp of born under a bad sign. King was lefthanded, but usually played righthanded guitars. There are a couple things though that at the time were brilliant are now annoying, like the fake live audience on one track. Albert king was an american blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Albert king is one of the greatest blues guitarist of all time. Provided to youtube by universal music group blues power albert king the very best of albert king. My reason for the poor rating is the condition of ordered cds when delivered. Live wireblues power, an album by albert king on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Albert king also appears in this compilation down beat. Regarding live wireblues power, hold off a week in. You take the little baby thats layin in the cradle he cant get that milk bottle fast enough he go to kickin ancryin an goin on, tearin up the little baby bed he got the blues.
Albert king remaster worth the price for the alternate take of ill play the blues for you, but beyond that probably among alberts best studio albums. Albert king april 25, 1923 december 21, 1992 was an american blues guitarist and singer. Albert king blues power single version lyrics genius. Possessing a fluid, versatile guitar style and a smoky, understated voice, albert king was a major influence on stevie ray vaughn. Live wireblues power albert king to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. King worked his magic on and on, squeezing the nuances out of every note. Albert nelson april 25, 1923 december 21, 1992, known by his stage name albert king, was an american blues guitarist and singer whose playing influenced many other blues guitarists. He is the only threetime inductee to the rock and roll hall of fame. Live wireblues power is one of albert kings definitive albums. Eric patrick clapton, cbe born 30 march 1945, is an english rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
Soundtrack on general release on july 1st through meatball records. Vaughn readily acknowledged kings influence on him and often praised the elders immense talent. Albert king was one of the most influential blues men of all time. Albert king an american blues guitarist and blues artist. It goes without saying that albert king is one of the most influential musicians of the past 40 years. Even greater, though, is the cd reissue, which includes those singles which didnt appear on any other lps and all of born under a bad sign.
Listen to your favorite songs from live wireblues power by albert king now. Provided to youtube by universal music group blues power live albert king live wire blues power. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Vinyl, lp, compilation, stereo, terre haute pressing. By the time of the big blues, king had long perfected his sound after years of touring. Andy aledort guitar world magazine senior editor guitar lessons. He is perhaps best known for the popular and influential album born under a bad sign 1967 and its title track. Atlantics original vinyl edition of this was comprised of alberts stax singles a few from born under a bad sign, along with cold feet, i love lucy two of kings patented monologues, and the beautiful youre gonna need me. This cd is a good place to start finding out about him. You might run across, yeah, some of your old friends.
Albert king live wire blues power 1968 us, electric. Rhinos 1993 doubledisc set the ultimate collection remains the greatestofall albert king collection, gathering the best of his recordings. This is blues power well well, well play it now everybody understands the blues are you listening. King and freddie king, albert king stood 6 4, weighed 250 lbs and was known as the velvet bulldozer. The guitar albert kig is associated with is a 1958 gibson flying v. He was born albert nelson on a cotton plantation in indianola, mississippi. True, the collection is tilted toward his stax recordings, somewhat shortchanging his 50s and early60s recordings, but it is also true that the late60searly70s recordings are the cornerstone of kings legacy, the ones that showcase his. Discussion in music corner started by duke of prunes, aug 4, 2002.
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