The great bluesman B.B. King, who died this
year, was one of the few artists whose every
note was of interest.
? This 25-track CD of mostly previously unissued
recordings are drawn from his sessions for
Modern Records between 1954 and 1962. ‘Be
Careful Baby’ is a rare thing – a B.B. King song
that has never been released before in any
version, while two tracks appeared on our 2014
RPM compilation 'Speak Easy'.
? The version of ‘Catfish Blues’ is from a
completely different session to the familiar
issued version and from B.B.’s commentary
appears to be the version he played on the
road. There are many comments from B.B. and
the band which provide an insight into the
recording process and B.B.’s relaxed and
informal manner in the studio.
? The CD ends with a previous unheard
interview, recorded backstage at the Fillmore
Ballroom in San Francisco with radio station
KSAY at the 10/10 spot on your dial.
? All tracks are from the original master tapes.
