B.B. King - One Kind Favor
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Artist: B.B. KingBrand: Baker & Taylor
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
CD Release Date: 2008-08-26
Music Label: Geffen Records
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Free Music Review: B.B. King and T-Bone Burnett's Blues Gem!
Hit: 5 Stars
One Kind Favor is an absolute treat of a CD from B.B. King. My introduction to B.B. King was his appearance with U2 on the single "When Love Comes To Town" on Rattle and Hum, and I've enjoyed his music ever since. With a recording career that spans over 50 years and at 82 years of age you might be concerned that his tank is empty. I am pleased to report that this could not be further from the truth.
One Kind Favor is actually a step forward compared to some of his work over the last 10 plus years. Part of the credit for this must go to Midas touch producer T-Bone Burnett (who is the mastermind behind Raising Sand too). Burnett's selection and arrangement of songs has coaxed an absolute gem from King. The opening track is a cover of Blend Lemon Jefferson's "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean". It has a blues shuffle rhythm that calls to mind the little known but no less great Willie Nelson song "Darkness On The Face Of The Earth" from Teatro. The rest of the instrumentation and the lyrics are completely different, but the similarity to the underlying rhythm is striking. In addition to Burnett, another key element in the secret sauce of this CD is Dr. John on piano along with a full horn section. Darrell Leonard's horn arrangements add a touch of jazz to the sound too.
However, all of this is window dressing at the end of the day. If you are considering a B.B. King CD there are two things that you are looking for. You will find these on One Kind Favor. B.B. King still plays Lucille with a skill not betrayed by age. While King's voice shows a few signs of being long in the tooth, it is still incredibly strong. He still has that powerful growl as evidenced on songs such as "Waiting For Your Call" and "My Love Is Down".
Overall, One Kind Favor is a great CD. If you didn't know better, you would never believe that it is the work of someone in his eighties. This is a must have for all blues fans.
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B.B. King returns to his blues roots with the help of producer T Bone Burnett on "One Kind Favor,". The legendary artist is backed on the effort by pianist Dr. John, drummer Jim Keltner and bassist Nathan East. The track list includes such blues chestnuts as Big Bill Broonzy's "Backwater Blues," Lonnie Johnson's "Tomorrow Night," Blind Lemon Jefferson's "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean" and T-Bone Walker's "I Get So Weary."Blues Music CDs
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