B.B. King > The Thrill is Gone
Composed by Rick Darnell & Roy Hawkins

A true classic.

This song has been so popped that it’s roots as a real blues (from 1951) have been completely obscured. It was also B.B.’s entré to the pop world of TV and Las Vegas. But, that’s OK, B. hits it out of the park again.

Kings of the Blues Week #5 
Legends of the Blues #4
Legends of the Guitar #9 
Cover #37 
Ballad #18

Albert King > Oh, Pretty Woman
Composed by Gary Moore & Albert King

It’s not the Roy Orbison tune that Van Halen covered. It’s easily its equal.

Kings of the Blues Week #4
Legends of the Blues #5
Legends of the Guitar #10

Freddie King > The Stumble
Composed by Freddie King

OK, this track isn’t only by one of the Kings of the Blues but, for those so minded, it’s even on King Records (well, technically, its subsidiary Federal).

Kings of the Blues Week #3
Legends of the Blues #6
Legends of the Guitar #11

Albert King > Born Under A Bad Sign
Composed by William Bell & Booker T. Jones

I suppose in the end I’m a bit more of a soul man than a bluesman, but this one hits both buttons. And the pop one.

Kings of the Blues Week #2
Legends of the Blues #5
Legends of the Guitar #10

B.B. King > Everyday I Have The Blues
Composed by Peter Chatman (aka Memphis Slim)

The greatest live album. Ever.

Kings of the Blues Week #1
Legends of the Blues #4
Legends of the Guitar #9