Recorded on 28 June 2011 at London’s Royal Albert Hall, this live concert immortalises B.B. King, the king of the blues, in one of his last great British appearances, released on CD/DVD as Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011. With his guitar Lucille in hand, King rolls through repertoire staples, from “Rock Me Baby” to the essential “The Thrill Is Gone,” before a collective finale on “When The Saints Go Marching In.” This full concert stands out for its prestigious guests: Slash and Ronnie Wood on guitar, Mick Hucknall on vocals, plus the duo Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, gathered to pay tribute to the master. A genuine concert live filmé, this recording celebrates the art of guitar conversation, vocal phrasing and the charisma of an American legend on London’s storied stage. An essential document for lovers of blues and electric guitar. Keywords: B.B. King, Royal Albert Hall, London, 2011, live, full concert, blues, The Thrill Is Gone.
Setlist
- I Need You So
- Key to the Highway
- See That My Grave Is Kept Clean
- All Over Again
- Rock Me Baby
- You Are My Sunshine
- Sweet Sixteen
- The Thrill Is Gone
- Guess Who
- When the Saints Go Marching In
Personnel & credits
- B.B. King — vocals, guitar
- Slash — guitar (guest)
- Ronnie Wood — guitar (guest)
- Mick Hucknall — vocals (guest)
- Susan Tedeschi — vocals, guitar (guest)
- Derek Trucks — guitar (guest)
