King, B.B.: The Blues Anthology

Title: The Blues Anthology
Artist: King, B.B.
Label: Cleopatra
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 889466001420
Genre: Blues

A very special 2 disc set, CD & bonus DVD, from the world's most renowned bluesman, B.B. King! Features the blues classics "B.B. Boogie," "Catfish Blues," "Walkin' And Cryin'," "The Thrill Is Gone" and many more! Bonus DVD is the 1972 documentary of a Thanksgiving day concert at the Sing Sing prison starring B.B. with special guest Joan Baez and comedian Jimmy Walker! This 2 disc, deluxe limited edition set has been digitally remastered and beautifully packaged with rare photos, extensive liner notes and more! Soon after the end of the Second World War, Riley B. King, later known throughout the world as B.B. King, began his ascent to fame. With an unequaled combination of passionate vocals and scorching guitar solos, King's monumental impact was instrumental in ushering the blues into the mainstream of American culture. The CD portion of this collection showcases many of his finest recordings taken from various phases of his long reign as the King of the Blues. This set also boasts a bonus DVD entitled Sing Sing Thanksgiving that captures B.B. electrifying a crowd during a concert in 1972. Many, including B.B. himself, consider this to be the best concert of his career.

Tracks:
1.1 Got the Blues
1.2 Mistreated Woman
1.3 B.B. Boogie
1.4 Other Night Blues
1.5 Walkin' and Cryin'
1.6 New Way of Driving
1.7 Please Love Me
1.8 From the Bottom
1.9 Every Day I Have the Blues
1.10 You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now
1.11 Mr. Pawnbroker
1.12 My Own Fault, Darling
1.13 Catfish Blues (Aka Fishin' After Me)
1.14 Long Nights (The Feeling They Call the Blues)
1.15 That Evil Child
1.16 I Got Some Help (I Don't Really Need) [Aka Outside Help]
1.17 Thrill Is Gone
1.18 Guess Who?
2.1 DVD Sing Sing Thanksgiving: The Documentary of B.B. King's Legendary 1972 Thanksgiving Concert at Sing Sing Prison