King, B. B.
Overview
| Works: | 1,260 works in 3,466 publications in 5 languages and 44,586 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Blues (Music) Biography Documentary films Blues-rock music Nonfiction films Rhythm and blues music Country music Autobiographies Filmed performances Soul music |
| Roles: | Performer, Author, Instrumentalist, Interviewee, Composer, Singer, Actor, Commentator, Lyricist, Musician, Other, Creator, Contributor, Arranger, Narrator |
| Classifications: | M1630.18.K56, 781.643 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
B. B King
- Blues Boy : the life and music of B.B. King by Sebastian Danchin( )
- Blues all around me : the autobiography of B.B. King by B. B King( Book )
- The arrival of B.B. King : the authorized biography by Charles Sawyer( Book )
- B.B King : Life of Riley( Visual )
- The B.B. King treasures : photos, mementos & music from B.B. King's collection by William King( Book )
- B.B. King : there is always one more time by David McGee( Book )
- The B.B. King companion : five decades of commentary by Richard Kostelanetz( Book )
- Blues guitar : the men who made the music : from the pages of Guitar player magazine by Guitar Player Magazine( Book )
- Every day I sing the blues : the story of B.B. King by David Shirley( Book )
- The guitar greats by John Tobler( Book )
- The arrival of B.B. King : the authorized biography by Charles Sawyer( Book )
- The B.B. King reader : 6 decades of commentary( Book )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music by Suzanne M Bourgoin( )
- B.B. King by Joseph Nazel( Book )
- The road to Memphis by Richard Pearce( Visual )
- B.B. King by Sebastian Danchin( Book )
- B.B. King by Charles Sawyer( Book )
- B.B. King : master bluesman by B. B King( )
- B.B. King : the authorized biography by Charles Sawyer( Book )
- B.B. King : 58 success facts : everything you need to know by Daniel Walton( )
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Most widely held works by
B. B King
Genius loves company by
Ray Charles(
Recording
)
10 editions published in 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,018 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enhanced CD. Program notes included. Ray Charles, vocals and piano; in duets with various performers
10 editions published in 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,018 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enhanced CD. Program notes included. Ray Charles, vocals and piano; in duets with various performers
Riding with the King by
B. B King(
Recording
)
57 editions published between 2000 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The collaboration between rock and blues legends Eric Clapton and B.B. King includes signature songs such as Three O'Clock Blues; Help the Poor; and more
57 editions published between 2000 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The collaboration between rock and blues legends Eric Clapton and B.B. King includes signature songs such as Three O'Clock Blues; Help the Poor; and more
One kind favor by
B. B King(
Recording
)
21 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 697 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the greatest and most respected blues guitarists presents a mixture of old blues covers from his early influences, which is meant to sound similar to his recordings from the 1950s
21 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 697 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the greatest and most respected blues guitarists presents a mixture of old blues covers from his early influences, which is meant to sound similar to his recordings from the 1950s
The best of B.B. King by
B. B King(
Recording
)
81 editions published between 1966 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 643 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
81 editions published between 1966 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 643 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The best of 1980-1990 by
U2 (Musical group)(
Recording
)
7 editions published between 1998 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 619 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This album spans the decade and reaches back to 1980's I Will Follow, and follows the group's path throughout the decade to their most dazzling 1988's magnified Rattle and Hum
7 editions published between 1998 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 619 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This album spans the decade and reaches back to 1980's I Will Follow, and follows the group's path throughout the decade to their most dazzling 1988's magnified Rattle and Hum
Play : [the guitar album] by
Brad Paisley(
Recording
)
5 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 588 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paisley's seventh studio album is his first instrumental album. Features a variety of music styles, including jazz and heavy metal, as well as guests such as Keith Urban, Buck Owens, and B.B. King
5 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 588 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paisley's seventh studio album is his first instrumental album. Features a variety of music styles, including jazz and heavy metal, as well as guests such as Keith Urban, Buck Owens, and B.B. King
Blues on the bayou by
B. B King(
Recording
)
18 editions published in 1998 in 4 languages and held by 555 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enth.: Blues boys tune. Bad case of love. I'll survive. Mean ole' world. Blues man. Broken promise. Darlin' what happend. Shake it up and go. Blues we like. Good man gone bad. If I lost you. Tell me baby. I got some outside help i don't need. Blues in 'g'. If that ain't it I quit
18 editions published in 1998 in 4 languages and held by 555 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enth.: Blues boys tune. Bad case of love. I'll survive. Mean ole' world. Blues man. Broken promise. Darlin' what happend. Shake it up and go. Blues we like. Good man gone bad. If I lost you. Tell me baby. I got some outside help i don't need. Blues in 'g'. If that ain't it I quit
Live at the Regal by
B. B King(
Recording
)
54 editions published between 1964 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of some of his greatest uptown blues hits, including Every Day I Have the Blues; Sweet Little Angel; and How Blue Can You Get, that demonstrates all three of his talents
54 editions published between 1964 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of some of his greatest uptown blues hits, including Every Day I Have the Blues; Sweet Little Angel; and How Blue Can You Get, that demonstrates all three of his talents
Complete Clapton by
Eric Clapton(
Recording
)
2 editions published between 2007 and 2017 in English and held by 550 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For the first time, Eric Clapton's complete career, from Cream to his solo work, is chronicled in one greatest hits collection. Included are such rock classics as I Feel Free; Layla; Tears in Heaven; and more
2 editions published between 2007 and 2017 in English and held by 550 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For the first time, Eric Clapton's complete career, from Cream to his solo work, is chronicled in one greatest hits collection. Included are such rock classics as I Feel Free; Layla; Tears in Heaven; and more
When we were kings : the untold story of The rumble in the jungle(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1999 and 2005 in English and held by 540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A documentary on Mohammad Ali at the time of the famous 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" match with George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo). Includes footage of the Zaire '74 music festival featuring some of the top African American performers of the era, including James Brown and B.B. King
8 editions published between 1999 and 2005 in English and held by 540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A documentary on Mohammad Ali at the time of the famous 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" match with George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo). Includes footage of the Zaire '74 music festival featuring some of the top African American performers of the era, including James Brown and B.B. King
Playin' with my friends : Bennett sings the blues by
Tony Bennett(
Recording
)
9 editions published between 2001 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 504 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 2001 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 504 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Living proof by
Buddy Guy(
)
4 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 499 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features special guests B.B. King and Carlos Santana. The first single, Stay Around a Little Longer, finds Buddy working the first time with the legendary B.B King on a studio release
4 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 499 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features special guests B.B. King and Carlos Santana. The first single, Stay Around a Little Longer, finds Buddy working the first time with the legendary B.B King on a studio release
Deuces wild by
B. B King(
Recording
)
22 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
22 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Soul power by
Jeff Levy-Hinte(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in English and held by 468 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1974 the most celebrated American R & B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musical groups in Southern Africa for a 12-hour, three-night concert held in Kinshasa, Zaire. The music festival became a reality when Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine convinced boxing promoter Don King to combine the event with the 'Rumble in the Jungle, ' the epic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman
12 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in English and held by 468 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1974 the most celebrated American R & B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musical groups in Southern Africa for a 12-hour, three-night concert held in Kinshasa, Zaire. The music festival became a reality when Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine convinced boxing promoter Don King to combine the event with the 'Rumble in the Jungle, ' the epic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman
Lightning in a bottle by
Antoine Fuqua(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
More than 50 musicians gather in New York City to celebrate 100 years of the blues in this Blues Music Foundation benefit concert
5 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
More than 50 musicians gather in New York City to celebrate 100 years of the blues in this Blues Music Foundation benefit concert
80 by
B. B King(
Recording
)
14 editions published in 2005 in 4 languages and held by 452 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Riley Blues Boy B.B. King ble født i hjertet av Mississippi-deltaet, i Itta Bena, i bomullsplukkingens område på veien mellom Greenville og Greenwood. På denne platen, gitt ut i forbindelse med hans 80-årsdag, har han samarbeidet med blant annet Elton John, Roger Daltrey fra The Who og Glenn Frey
14 editions published in 2005 in 4 languages and held by 452 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Riley Blues Boy B.B. King ble født i hjertet av Mississippi-deltaet, i Itta Bena, i bomullsplukkingens område på veien mellom Greenville og Greenwood. På denne platen, gitt ut i forbindelse med hans 80-årsdag, har han samarbeidet med blant annet Elton John, Roger Daltrey fra The Who og Glenn Frey
Blues summit by
B. B King(
Recording
)
21 editions published between 1993 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
21 editions published between 1993 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Blue moo : 17 jukebox hits from way back never by
Sandra Boynton(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a collection of seventeen jukebox songs accompanied by illustrations and text
3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a collection of seventeen jukebox songs accompanied by illustrations and text
Les Paul : chasing sound!(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 409 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Guitar wizard, inventor, Les Paul tell his own rags-to-riches story. Includes interviews with B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Tony Bennett, Jeff Beck, Merle Haggard, Steve Miller and many more
3 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 409 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Guitar wizard, inventor, Les Paul tell his own rags-to-riches story. Includes interviews with B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Tony Bennett, Jeff Beck, Merle Haggard, Steve Miller and many more
Memphis blues by
Cyndi Lauper(
Recording
)
7 editions published between 1993 and 2010 in English and held by 405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"3 out of 4 ... Lauper freshens up even a much-worn blues ..."--USA Today
7 editions published between 1993 and 2010 in English and held by 405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"3 out of 4 ... Lauper freshens up even a much-worn blues ..."--USA Today
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Related Identities
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- Nelson, Willie 1933- Performer Instrumentalist Author
- Raitt, Bonnie Interviewee Commentator Performer Singer Contributor Instrumentalist
- Muddy Waters 1915-1983 Singer Performer Instrumentalist
- Danchin, Sebastian Author
- Charles, Ray 1930-2004 Singer Performer Instrumentalist Author
- Brown, James 1933-2006 Other Interviewee Singer Performer Actor
- Krall, Diana Performer
- John, Elton Performer
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Africa African American musicians Ali, Muhammad, Animals Bloomfield, Michael Blues (Music) Blues musicians Blues-rock music Boxers (Sports) Boxing matches Brown, Clarence Children's songs Collins, Albert, Congo (Democratic Republic)--Kinshasa Country music Foreman, George, Gordon, Rosco Guitarists Guitar music Guitar music (Blues) Guy, Buddy Homesick James, Humorous songs Hutto, J. B Inventors James, Elmore Jazz Jones, Eddie King, Albert King, B. B Little Milton Muddy Waters, Music festivals Musicians Mutesa--II,--King of Buganda Paul, Les Popular music Reed, Jimmy, Rhythm and blues music Rock music Rock musicians Rogers, Jimmy Rush, Bobby Rush, Otis Soul music Sumlin, Hubert, Tennessee--Memphis Travel United States Winter, Johnny
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Alternative Names
B.B.King
B.B. King & Friends
B. B. King American blues musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist
B. B. King americký hudebník
B. B. King americký hudobník
B.B. King Amerikaans zanger
B.B. King Amerikano nga umiiweng iti blues, kumakanta, ken gitarista
B.B. King amerikansk musiker
B.B. King amerykański muzyk bluesowy, gitarzysta i wokalista
B.B. King and Friends
B.B. King chitarrista e cantante statunitense
B. B. King guitarrista y compositor estadounidense de blues
B.B. King Medley
B. B. King musicien de blues américain
B. B. King US-amerikanischer Bluesmusiker
B. B. King Αμερικανός κιθαρίστας και τραγουδοποιός των μπλουζ
B. B. King Αμερικανός μπλουζ κιθαρίστας και τραγουδοποιός
B. B. Kings
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Blues Boy 1925-2015
King, B.B.
King, B.B. 1925-2015
King, B. B. 1925-2015 Blues Boy
King, B. B., Blues Boy 1925-2015
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King, Riley
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King, Riley B. "Blues Boy"
Riley B. King
Б.Б. Кинг Амерички блуз музичар, гитариста, текстописац и певач.
Би Би Кинг
Би Би Кинг американски блус китарист и певец
Бі Бі Кінг
Բի Բի Քինգ
בי בי קינג
בי בי קינג זמר אמריקאי
بي بي كينغ
بی.بی. کینق
بی.بی. کینگ
บี.บี. คิง
ბი ბი კინგი
비비 킹
비비 킹 미국의 블루스 음악가, 가수, 작곡가, 기타리스트
キング, B. B.
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