When the musician can make their instrument talk so well that a vocal coach can analyze it's voice, yea

@b.c.2281

3 жыл бұрын

Derek Trucks would be interesting in that respect, his phrasing pulls a ton of inspiration from gospel vocalists.

@johnmontt5285

3 жыл бұрын

No kidding. I don’t know if I’ve ever heard someone make their guitar SANG the way Trucks does

@dirkda2451

3 жыл бұрын

Chet Baker hear the trumpet hear the singer

@nickbarber3315

22 күн бұрын

Well said

B.B. says that Lucille sings to him everyytime he plays. Lucille is the name of his guitar.

@saschaschneider6355

3 жыл бұрын

To be exact: the name of the guitar he plays at that time. He had lots of guitars and all of them were named Lucille - that's because early in his career he played at a show where two guys had a fight over a woman. They pushed over a burning barrel that was used as a heater and he then ran into the fire to rescue his guitar. He later found out that the woman they were fighting over was named Lucille

@dennismason3740

3 жыл бұрын

@@saschaschneider6355 - Hence the album Lucille, with the 11 minute slow jam called Lucille wherein B.B. tells the story of the original Lucille, a human woman who was the subject of the brawl that ignited the shack. This album is transcendent. A couple of stupid Sinatra style arrangements. Please listen to this song> It's a "talking blues".kzread.info/dash/bejne/fmycsdisl8Knmbw.html and no, I don't think that there is anything wrong with a nice Nelson Riddle arrangement is a beauty to behold HOWEVER so not B.B.'s style. Thanks for the data.

@christopherhugle8473

2 жыл бұрын

BB king is the real deal ❤️

@christopherhugle8473

2 жыл бұрын

Watch how his guitar 🎸 sings

I love how giddy Beth gets when music really resonates with her

“The blues is easy to play, but difficult to feel.” -jimi hendrix

@rorycolwill1650

3 жыл бұрын

it aint that easy lol

@daphenomenalz4100

3 жыл бұрын

It's not easy, it looks easy but way tricky lol andthe best part is bending

@christopherhugle8473

2 жыл бұрын

Facts

@iantheweird1384

2 жыл бұрын

@@daphenomenalz4100 nah hes write the basic premise of blues is easy to play but playing the blues ain’t what its about playing it isn’t even half of it

@taurusguy9305

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

B B told Eric Clapton, it's not how fast or how many notes you play but, how few notes you can play and still get the feel you want. He was unbelievable in concert. I saw him probably 10 times.

Every single note, every single pitch, vibrato change is purposeful with BB King. That is what made him the King

Greats like BB are sadly gone....but their art lives on in people like you Beth! So great that you are sharing their art.

This song live with him and Gary Moore is incredible..

Sometime in the early '90s there was this 3 days festival of mostly music but also food in my city. Along with a friend i was at the first day/evening and B.B. King was the last to perform. We asked the staff where the artists were staying. They told us what hotel they stayed and after the concert we went there and waited for the artists to come. Eventually B.B. showed up and i got his autograph and i also took the oppertunity to shake his hand and say "thank you Mr King for a great concert!" Remember this as if it was yesterday and a memory i still cheer a lot!

@bluesmansunnyfournier4727

3 жыл бұрын

Got to meet BB 36 times and seen him in concert over 70 times. Even got to go on the road with his bass player Russell Jackson etc. Man, those were the days. Cheers and long live the King.

This is one of the greatest videos internet has to offer, I'm glad you reacted to that! It's so much more than just music... as the king used to say, "One good note put where it should be put, will say what it will take some people many notes to say". And if you're into some modern blues, I highly recommend Joe Bonamassa's solo works, he hes some very high quality live and studio videos.

@saschaschneider6355

3 жыл бұрын

If someone is into "modern Blues" then I'd recommend Marcus King, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Larkin Poe and Samantha Fish. And Tedeschi Trucks Band. Anybody but Soulless Joe. Or Bonamassa as part of Beth and Joe, Beth Hart elevates every song she's in. And she completely kills it on vocals.

I saw BB King when he came to Perth in '89. As a 64 year old he played his heart out for the entire concert and received a 15 minute standing ovation and at the end he literally had to be helped off stage. Simply the greatest.

Oh Beth my darling. Thank you so much for doing B.B. King. He is one of the many reasons why I play guitar today. Please react to more B.B. King

The guitar sings, and his voice are the solos…. This man flips the stuff around and makes it beautiful !! -imo-

Reactors are a dime a dozen here in youtube. But Beth is unique in that we actually learn something about singing techniques of the singers we love which makes us appreciate them more.

I've been waiting for you to do BB King he is so legendary

He feels everything by Lucille, he's guitar

That's not just any guitar....that's the legendary, world famous, Lucille! She's the Queen of the blues!! :)

I was so fortunate to have seen B.B. King live, it was back in 2006 and one day before he turned 81. Absolute legend, also live! And having Joe Bonamassa as the support act was rather nice as well :-)

This performance was legendary. Definitely one to be remembered! BB King is amazing.

Iconic Old B.B. King - Blues Guitar KING!!!!!!.....THX Love you

I saw B.B. King many moons ago in Las Vegas when Elvis had the main showroom and King was the lounge act. I went to the lounge as I didn't have a ticket for Elvis and he was sold out. The doorman told me it was King who was the show and I about jumped out of my boots. I wanted to see him so much! I got a seat by myself at the upper level of the lounge and was treated to the show of my life. I'd seen a lot of live music, a ton of blues and always wanted to see B.B. . What no one ever told me was that he was one of the funniest showman around! Thank you for a good rendition of just one of the songs with him and Lucille.(his guitar)

I would love to see you react to Buddy Guy "baby please don't go". Another legendary blues guitarist

@michaelgrillo4333

3 жыл бұрын

Buddy guy would be a great comparison other ones to try would be "five Long Years", "Cognac", "Black Night" the list goes on...

When you say that he is “just feeling it”, so are you, Beth, which is what I appreciate so much about you and your commentary on so many songs you evaluate here so well!

I raised in a blues fan family. In fact, I grew up with BB's voice my entire life. When he passed away, it was like I lost a big part of my life

I used this song to help my baby boy go to sleep... Eleven years later he still loves this song, although it doesn't make him sleepy anymore. Thank you for another great reaction video.

One of the few regrets I have: Never having managed to go to a BB King live show. Man, this guy was a legend. My favorite King of the Blues. Such a fantastic entertainer. He's the only player I could always recognize by his outstanding vibrato, even before I even knew what a vibrato is. His whole playing is pretty distinct. He had the guitar playing in his blood, he was a natural. He had incredible timing, in an interview he said that he always knew how much time he had left in a given bar and decided what to play based on that. BTW. in the U2 documentary Rattle and Hum he said that he couldn't play chords and I find that nothing but endearing. He just played what he felt like playing and never even bothered about playing chords. One of my favorite quotes by BB King is "Firstly, you should learn to play what you want to hear. Not what someone is trying to teach you. Follow what’s in your head.” One of my favorite BB King anecdotes: He once asked Billy Gibbons if he could try out his guitar. Gibbons handed to him, King strummed it for a while and his reaction to Billy playing heavy strings was: "Why you working so hard?". Shortly after Billy was playing really realy light strings.

I got to see the BB King blues festival, and he closed out the night..legend rip

One of those Iconic voices. Doing an Iconic song. So fun

I was lucky enough to see B.B. live back in '06, during his 80th birthday tour. he performed the entire show sitting in a chair, due to health issues and still held the room in the palm of his hand the whole time. A great singer, a legendary guitarist and an amazing performer.

@podunkcitizen2562

Жыл бұрын

I saw him twice in the 90s at Foxwoods Casino. Great shows and as you said even sitting down. I've seen recordings of Solomon Burke sometimes with Joss Stone and even though he's just sitting on this "throne" he turned the show into a party.

That's The KING! One of the King of Blues

He was so awesome in person! Me my son and my grandson went to see him and he was fabulous!! My g-son plays guitar and was a little guy at the time. BB King passed out picks until he ran out and my g_son hadn’t gotten one, he was the littlest guy up there. BB King stopped the show, handed him his last pick he was using to my grandson. Then yelled backstage for someone to bring out another pick to continue the show. My grandson still has that pick in a shadow box with the concert ticket he had.

I Love how he does his guitar string bends and his facial expressions. Elder B.B. King from where I grew up Memphis.

Another great reaction from Beth, so insightful. I had the privilege of witnessing B B in concert when he had just turned 50 and at the peak of his powers. I was expecting a master blues guitarist, but I was astonished at the sheer power of his voice. He raised the roof of the whole stadium and had every member of the audience (mostly under 30s) in his palm. I'm sure if he had never touched a guitar in his life he would have been a major frontman. Conversely, if he had never sung a note his playing would sill have brought him world fame. And he continued to age like fine wine right till the end.

BB King was the best there ever was and there will never be another like him. ONe of my biggest guitar inspirations... thanks for doing this one

I miss him so much. Long live the King.

Great reaction!! I feel fortunate to have seen bluesmen Albert Collins, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, Son Seals and Lightning Hopkins. Wish I had gotten to see B. B.!!

No one plays like BB, he really was king of the blues

He was and is a legend! I never forget hearing his guitar talking to me. So good live❤

I’ve seen B.B. perform live many times and it was always an emotional roller coaster. So sad I won’t have the chance to see him in person again

One of the greatest, most influential musicians of all time.

Should have done his video when he was young. His voice would blow you away.

For the last couple years I have been watching your videos. I'll finally say it... You are one beautiful woman

And that my dear is why we love the Blues...

Beth, B.B. was in a league all on his own. Blues... One of the many great things America has given to the world.

BB was the blues. Nothing more can be said. He was the undisputed King of the Blues.

I had the enormous privilege of seeing him perform live.... such an amazing and iconic talent, while so down to earth and 'real', at the same time.

I managed to see BB King live in concert once.. It is an experience, with the full band and BB playing the guitar, and singing.

@BethRoars

3 жыл бұрын

What a treat. You are a lucky human.

I recommend this one - "BB King Called This His Best Live Performance"- Sing Sing Prison 1973.

One of the legends I got to see live. A truly fantastic show.

Love that vibe. BB King gets so much out of every note.

@rickc2102

3 жыл бұрын

Took me years to develop my perfect vibrato, but it'll never be as sweet as King's.

@Christopherjazzcat

3 жыл бұрын

@@rickc2102 I tend to be pretty minimal with mine, watching this makes me want to change this

One of the all-time greats!

Thank you! R.I.P BB King. He wasn't you boy when he wrote this song, but he had gathered tons of miles and decades of experience more when this was recorded. so this is nearly as perfect as blues-song ever can be. Old man performs his heart out right there. But don't get me wrong, beautiful young lady can sing like this too, but there has to be lived life and experience to get the blues sound right, IMO.

Love B.B.King, and have seen him onstage a few times -- his music is always thrilling and he's a joy to watch. RIP BB.

I’ve loved BB for most of my life. His music is so damn good it’s not worth attempting to describe. The feeling in his club on Beale Street still has his spirit all over. The music from that place is always amazing and I’m so glad I’ve been able to go there. The food has almost as much soul as his songs too!

I don't think I've seen you react to anything else with such pure joy!

This man had more feeling in one finger than most other guitarists in their whole body. Wasn´t named King for nothing. ;)

This is the song that drive me as a teenager to the blues.

First time I saw BB King live in concert was twenty four years ago, and I still remember it as if it was yesterday. King was an amazing performer, backed by a phenomenal band, who always gave their best. The last time I attended one of his performances, a few years before he passed, he was only a shadow of his former self. I’m glad I got to see him one last time, but in all honesty it was a sad event - unworthy of his good name. Still, there was no one like him, he truly was the one and only King of the Blues. Love you, BB!

These videos just make me happy. Sharing the pure love of music is just wonderful.

Mr. King was great always, but was even better when he was younger. Would love to see a reaction to him in the 1960's or '70s.

@Stevieboy130664

3 жыл бұрын

Early seventies and his "Jail" live albums are as good as it gets! Brilliant! The guitar solo at the start of "How Blue Can You Get" at Cook County is the absolute pinnacle.

Thanks for posting Beth

I rewrote this and retitled it He died in 2015. RIP!

During this your emotional response was showing in your arms and shoulder movements in a similar way to how Joe Cocker's emotions physically manifest during his performances. A good thing, honestly 🙂

I’ve seen BB several times, and each time he makes you feel like you’re in his living room. His band is super tight as well. King of the blues. Classic miasma style, call and response to his own lead lines on guitar.

Beth you've become quite masterful at this! Congrats and thank you for the effortless vibe and flow luv.

We need more BB King and blues reactions #endofdiscussion

Beth & BB, in the same video....❤😊⚘😎 peace & love.

St. B. B. Is the Patron Saint of the Blues for excellent reasons - many of them.

Talk about soul in a voice. Love it. 👍🏼

King of the Blues Just that !!!!

That gig is legendary. I‘ve watched that video many times - get‘s me every time. And that one note is so pristine - unreal. Nice to see that you got dragged into as well :)

seeing bb king live before he passed was one of the things i am most thankful for in life

Why I watch this channel! You give us what we want and you feel the music 🤗 great channel 🙏

Feeling every note is what the blues is about. He is and always will be the king and ambassador of the blues.

The Blues is the joyful expression of sorrow

Love your reactions Beth always puts a smile on me. I remember you doing disturbed a while ago, even if you don't react listen to disturbed - A reason to fight. You won't be disappointed. All the best

Blues and Soul.. so distinctive and powerful RIP Mr. King.

Thank you so. much for this reaction I really enjoyed it .. B B is one of my all time favorite musicians. I saw him in person 3 different times . And if he's playing in heaven I'll book a seat there .. I wish more reactors would cover the blues. It says more to the ways of life than any other form of music .. thumbs up 👍

Had the pleasure of seeing him live right before he passed away. The first few notes made me make a face just like you did at the start. Made me shed a tear of joy! RIP B.B.

I was fortunate to watch BB perform this live. A blues gem!

So glad I got to see him live. Amazing musician and entertainer. He was quite old and sitting down most of the time but you still felt his presents and he drew you in. Will never forget it.

Maravilloso Beth total mente maravilloso 👏👏🍀🍀

I want to enjoy life as Beth enjoys music

B.B. King was a purveyor of a truly American form of music. The Blues is a feeling, in addition to a style of music. It is meant to connect with people where they're at.

The Blues is a language of it's own. Used to go to Jackson when I lived in MS. Every weekend you could find someone playing. Sooooo gooooood

wow beth love your comments about the music, is all absolutely right :) love that more deep analysis about it.

The thing I love about your reactions is you provide actual insight into their singing (or guitar playing :) ) and how and why things are done. Most others don't. Oh and the fact you can tell you really feel all the music. Subscribed.

I love B.B. King, I got an album from my grandpa before he died and it meant so much to me. Thank you!

Real artists are a dying breed it so great to see and hear these legendary artists are still being appreciated.

Love B B King. This song is so gut-wrenching. If you have not reacted to his "Ain't Nobody Home," you may enjoy doing so.

I’m so glad you did BB King! He really was the King. Him and Buddy Guy are my favorites, I love them both so much. I saw Buddy Guy live years ago in Texas with Junior Wells and Junior Walker.

Beth, I first heard BB’s music in 1983 and his voice and guitar still make me feel like you did! I was fortunate to hear him perform live five times. His distinct way of playing was as much about the notes not played as the notes played.

The album Indianola Mississippi Seeds is one of his best. The song Hummingbird will cause you to weep with joy.

saw him in 2002 as headliner, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Kenny Wayne Shepherd opened for him. was an amazing and memorable concert to see.

As a fella that likes guitar heavy music like Rock and Blues I am delighted to see you analyse the singing of an artist that is predominately known for his guitar play. There are a quite a few guitarists out there that is never realy considered for their vocals because their awesomeness with the instrument of choice overshadows anything they can do with their vocals. B.B. Kings emotional guitar is clearly one of those, but his fellow blues players SRV, Eric Clapton and Gary Moore comes to mind. They might not have the absolute best technique but what htey deliver with their vocals are clearly complementing their music and taking it an other notch. Also cool that you chose to analyse the whole arrangement rather then just the vocals.

Love your sensitivity 😌😀

I had the pleasure of seeing this gentleman live about 10 years ago. He is magic and was such a master of his craft and he knew subtlety, The blues are supposed to be about emotion. He knew that.

I love 💕 this video

Its pure soul music

I was fortunate enough to see him perform twice during his Farewell Tour. Even when age had obviously been taking its toll and he couldn't be on stage that long, every second of it was magical. And one of the great things was: even when this was at quite large venue (about 15.000 people), the volume wasn't that loud at all, much lower than with most concerts. Yet everyone was silent and just being enthralled by his music. Absolutely two of the greatest concert I've ever been.

@BethRoars

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had seen him live!