My Kind of Blues

• Artist: B.B. King
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• Release Date: 1961
• Genre: Blues

Review

According to his biographer, Charles Sawyer, this is King's personal favorite among his recordings. Unlike most of his albums from this period (which are mostly collections of singles), this was recorded in one session and takes him out of his usual big-band setting, using only bass, drums, and piano for accompaniment. The result is a masterpiece: a sparse, uncluttered sound with nothing to mask King's beautiful guitar and voice. "You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now" (its unaccompanied guitar intro is a pure distillation of his style), "Mr. Pawn Broker," "Someday Baby" (R&B Top Ten, 1961), "Walkin' Dr. Bill," and a great version of "Drivin' Wheel" are highlights. (Out of print.) ~ George Bedard, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now (Lyrics)	B.B. King, Riley King, Joe Josea	B.B. King	(5:15)
Mr. Pawnbroker	Riley King, Jules Taub	B.B. King	(3:16)
Understand	Cecil Gant	B.B. King	(2:39)
Someday Baby (Lyrics)	Lightnin' Hopkins	B.B. King	(2:54)
Driving Wheel (Lyrics)	Roosevelt Sykes	B.B. King	(2:52)
Walking Dr. Bill	Peter J. Clayton	B.B. King	(3:41)
My Own Fault, Darling	B.B. King	B.B. King	(3:34)
Catfish Blues (Lyrics)	Riley King, Joe Josea, Traditional	B.B. King	(2:29)
Hold That Train	Peter J. Clayton	B.B. King	(3:58)
Please Set a Date (Lyrics)	Minnie McCoy	B.B. King	(2:49)

Credits

Gregg Ogorzelec (Reissue Producer), B.B. King (Vocals), B.B. King (Guitar)