B.B.King - Ladies & Gentlemen... Mr. B.B.King (2012) [10CD Box Set]

Universal’s 2012 box set Ladies & Gentlemen…Mr. B.B. King is hardly the first B.B. King box set — MCA assembled a similar four-disc set called King of the Blues in 1992, Ace had a tremendous four-CD box called The Vintage Years in 2002 that covered his pre-ABC/Paramount recordings (apparently every ten years it’s time for a new B.B. box) — but it certainly is the most ambitious, arriving in two separate career-spanning incarnations. The first is a relatively concise four-disc set, the second is a lavish ten-disc expansion available exclusively through Amazon. Those listeners who aren’t so dedicated will certainly opt for the smaller set, which does a good job of outlining the arc of his entire career even if it arguably rushes through the first act a tad too quickly in an attempt to sample from all phases of his career evenly. That means there’s a slight emphasis on amiable latter-day duets over his ripping early Modern sides, a shift that underscores King’s gracious regality over his early work as a trailblazer. Nevertheless, this four-disc set is filled with great music and does convey his legacy quite well, even if the expensive and limited ten-disc set does a better job of getting into the nitty gritty of that legacy. Naturally, the extended set has plenty of room to roam, spending the first two discs on his pre-ABC recordings then going through each of his albums for ABC/Paramount/MCA, finding space for rare single versions along the way. The arc of the big box mirrors that of the smaller box, with “The Thrill Is Gone” popping up almost exactly at the midpoint, but the greater detail does offer a richer experience, one that captures much of King’s enormous influence and legacy. ― Allmusic

CD 1 – Three O’Clock Blues (1949-1956)
01. Miss Martha King – 02:43
02. When Your Baby Packs Up And Goes – 02:29
03. Got The Blues – 02:46
04. Take A Swing With Me – 02:33
05. B.B. Boogie – 03:12
06. Don’t You Want A Man Like Me – 02:21
07. Fine Looking Woman – 02:23
08. She’s Dynamite – 02:30
09. Three O’Clock Blues – 03:02
10. That Ain’t The Way To Do It – 02:18
11. You Know I Love You – 03:05
12. Woke Up This Morning – 02:57
13. Please Love Me – 02:52
14. Blind Love – 03:05
15. The Woman I Love – 02:40
16. Whole Lotta’ Love – 03:09
17. Everyday I Have The Blues – 02:49
18. Love You Baby (a/k/a Take A Swing With Me) – 02:39
19. When My Heart Beats Like A Hammer – 02:55
20. You Upset Me Baby – 03:03
21. Sneakin’ Around – 03:02
22. Shut Your Mouth – 02:41
23. Boogie Rock – 03:05
24. Ten Long Years – 02:48
25. Crying Won’t Help You – 03:00
26. Bad Luck – 02:54
27. Troubles, Troubles, Troubles – 02:54

CD 2 – Rock Me Baby (1957-1962)
01. Sweet Little Angel – 03:12
02. Early In The Morning – 02:35
03. (I’m Gonna) Quit My Baby – 02:33
04. On My Word Of Honor – 02:55
05. Days Of Old – 02:29
06. Recession Blues – 02:22
07. Please Accept My Love – 02:33
08. Everyday I Have The Blues – 05:06
09. Precious Lord – 03:22
10. Sweet Sixteen, Parts 1 & 2 – 06:12
11. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – 03:16
12. I’ll Survive – 02:41
13. (I’ve) Got A Right To Love My Baby – 03:14
14. It’s My Own Fault – 03:33
15. You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now – 05:10
16. Walking Dr. Bill – 03:41
17. Catfish Blues (Fishin’ After Me) – 02:32
18. Partin’ Time – 03:01
19. You’re Breaking My Heart – 04:13
20. Rock Me Baby – 03:00
21. Blue Shadows – 03:47
22. The Jungle – 03:15
23. That Evil Child – 03:51

CD 3 – How Blue Can You Get? (1962-1966)
01. You Ask Me – 02:10
02. I’m Gonna Sit In ‘Til You Give In – 02:13
03. Blues At Midnight – 02:58
04. My Baby’s Coming Home – 02:08
05. Chains Of Love – 02:35
06. Sneakin’ Around – 02:07
07. Slowly Losing My Mind – 02:32
08. How Blue Can You Get? – 02:42
09. Whole Lotta Lovin’ – 02:26
10. I Wonder Why – 03:06
11. Please Accept My Love – 02:57
12. Help The Poor – 02:37
13. Never Trust A Woman – 02:36
14. Worryin’ Blues – 02:55
15. Stop Leadin’ Me On – 02:24
16. Everyday I Have The Blues (Live) – 03:08
17. Sweet Little Angel (Live) – 04:10
18. It’s My Own Fault (Live) – 03:07
19. How Blue Can You Get? (Live) – 03:35
20. Please Love Me (Live) – 03:00
21. Tired Of Your Jive – 02:10
22. All Over Again – 02:36
23. I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water – 02:21
24. Cherry Red – 02:26
25. You’re Still A Square – 02:23
26. Don’t Answer The Door, Parts 1 & 2 – 05:11
27. Waitin’ On You – 02:26
28. Night Life – 02:34

CD 4 – Why I Sing The Blues (1967-1969)
01. Gambler’s Blues (Live) – 05:13
02. Buzz Me (Live) – 04:12
03. Sweet Sixteen, Parts 1 & 2 (Live) – 06:13
04. Think It Over – 02:50
05. I Done Got Wise – 02:21
06. Paying The Cost To Be The Boss – 02:55
07. I’m Gonna Do What They Do To Me – 02:35
08. Dance With Me – 02:47
09. Lucille – 03:21
10. Watch Yourself 10:14
11. You Put It On Me – 05:49
12. Messy But Good – 02:47
13. Get Myself Somebody – 02:35
14. My Mood – 02:36
15. I Want You So Bad (Live) – 04:15
16. Get Off My Back Woman – 03:17
17. Why I Sing The Blues – 08:37

CD 5 – The Thrill Is Gone (1969-1971)
01. The Thrill Is Gone – 05:25
02. Confessin’ The Blues – 04:55
03. So Excited – 05:37
04. No Good – 04:37
05. Go Underground – 04:05
06. Nobody Loves Me But My Mother – 01:27
07. Chains And Things – 04:55
08. Ask Me No Questions – 03:09
09. Hummingbird – 04:38
10. Everyday I Have The Blues – 01:42
11. How Blue Can You Get? (Live) – 05:12
12. Worry, Worry (Live) – 09:55
13. Sweet Sixteen (Live) – 05:58
14. Eyesight To The Blind (Live) – 04:03
15. Niji Baby (Live) – 06:22
16. The Thrill Is Gone (Live) – 05:37

CD 6 – Lucille Talks Back (1971-1977)
01. I Got Some Help I Don’t Need – 05:58
02. Blue Shadows – 05:09
03. Ghetto Woman – 05:15
04. Ain’t Nobody Home – 03:15
05. Guess Who – 04:10
06. Five Long Years – 05:16
07. I Like To Live The Love – 03:34
08. To Know You Is To Love You – 08:37
09. Philadelphia – 05:59
10. 3 O’Clock Blues (Live) – 03:16
11. Lucille Talks Back – 02:28
12. Reconsider Baby – 02:56
13. Don’t Make Me Pay For His Mistakes – 03:16
14. Let The Good Times Roll (Live) – 05:39
15. Don’t You Lie To Me – 06:09
16. Mother Fuyer – 03:07
17. The Same Love That Made Me Laugh – 03:34

CD 7 – When It All Comes Down (I’ll Still Be Around) (1978-1983)
01. When It All Comes Down (I’ll Still Be Around) – 04:12
02. Hold On (I Feel Our Love Is Changing) – 04:10
03. Never Make Your Move Too Soon – 05:32
04. Better Not Look Down – 03:21
05. Happy Birthday Blues – 03:16
06. I’ve Always Been Lonely – 05:27
07. Caldonia (Live) – 02:49
08. I Got Some Help I Don’t Need (Live) – 05:22
09. Life Ain’t Nothing But A Party – 06:15
10. The Victim – 06:17
11. There Must Be A Better World Somewhere – 05:38
12. Nightlife / Please Send Me Someone To Love – 04:35
13. Inflation Blues – 04:15
14. Sell My Monkey – 03:06
15. Darlin’ You Know I Love You – 04:48
16. Make Love To Me – 04:18

CD 8 – When Love Comes To Town (1985-1993)
01. Into The Night – 04:12
02. Six Silver Strings – 04:21
03. When Love Comes To Town (featuring U2) – 04:17
04. Standing On The Edge Of Love – 05:21
05. Lay Another Log On The Fire – 04:03
06. Take Off Your Shoes – 05:34
07. Nobody Love Me But My Mother (Live) – 08:09
08. Right Place, Wrong Time – 04:01
09. All Over Again (Live) – 07:37
10. I’m Moving On – 04:16
11. Back In L.A. – 05:02
12. Fool Me Once – 04:20
13. There Is Always One More Time – 08:26
14. Monday Morning Blues (Blues For Mr.G) – 04:17
15. Since I Met You Baby (Live) – 04:40

CD 9 – Blues Man (1993-1999)
01. Playin’ With My Friends – 05:19
02. There’s Something On Your Mind – 06:00
03. I Gotta Move Out Of This Neighborhood / Nobody Loves Me But My Mother – 08:58
04. You Don’t Know Me – 03:55
05. Stormy Monday Blues – 05:18
06. Rock Me Baby (Live) – 06:21
07. Confessin’ The Blues – 04:31
08. Paying The Cost To Be The Boss – 03:34
09. Blues Man – 05:19
10. Bad Case Of Love – 05:28
11. Blues Boys Tune – 03:28
12. I’ll Survive – 04:52
13. Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens – 02:52
14. I’m Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town – 04:51
15. Ain’t That Just Like A Woman – 03:32
16. Caldonia – 02:18

CD 10 – Key To The Highway (2000-2008)
01. Ten Long Years (with Eric Clapton) – 04:40
02. 2 Key To The Highway (with Eric Clapton) – 03:40
03. I Got To Leave This Woman – 03:36
04. Monday Woman – 03:35
05. Don’t Go No Farther – 04:08
06. You’re On Top – 03:11
07. Back Door Santa – 03:26
08. Exactly Like You – 03:21
09. Sinner’s Prayer (with Ray Charles) – 04:25
10. Early In The Morning (with Van Morrison) – 04:49
11. Rock This House (with Elton John) – 03:08
12. You Have A Way – 03:53
13. Everybody Loves You – 03:05
14. Key To The Highway (Live) – 04:26
15. Midnight Blues – 03:44
16. Get These Blues Off Me – 04:29
17. See That My Grave Is Kept Clean – 04:48
18. Waiting For Your Call – 05:57
19. Haunted House – 03:16

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