B.B. KING - Deuces Wild (1997)

B.B. KING - Deuces Wild (1997)

Tracks:

01. If You Love Me (With Van Morrison)
02. The Thrill Is Gone (With Tracy Chapman)
03. Rock Me Baby (With Eric Clapton)
04. Please Send Me Someone To Love (With Mick Hucknall)
05. Baby I Love You (With Bonnie Raitt)
06. Ain't Nobody Home (With D'Angelo)
07. Pauly's Birthday Boogie (With Jools Holland)
08. There Must Be A Better World Somewhere (With Dr. John)
09. Confessin' The Blues (With Marty Stuart)
10. Hummingbird (With Dionne Warwick)
11. Bring It Home To Me (With Paul Carrack)
12. Paying The Cost To Be The Boss (With Rolling Stones)
13. Let The Good Times Roll (With Zucchero)
14. Dangerous Mood (With Joe Cocker)
15. Keep It Coming (With Heavy D)
16. Cryin' Won't Help You Babe (With David Gilmour & Paul Carrack)
17. Night Life (With Willie Nelson)

"Deuces Wild" as the name implies, is a collection of duets, pairing B.B. King with an impressive array of musical talent. Practically all musical styles are represented on this CD, including Rock, County, Pop, and Rap. Guest appearances include Tracy Chapman, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, D'Angelo, Dr. John, David Gilmour, Heavy D, Mick Hucknall, Van Morrison, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones and Marty Stuart. Looks great on paper. In reality, turns out to be OK, a collection of nice songs.

DEUCES WILD was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album.
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Wer dieses Album von B.B. King noch nicht besitzt, sollte sich es unbedingt zulegen, denn gerade die "Gastmusiker" machen es zu einem der besten B.B. King Alben!

Gruß
Remi

Der Blues ist die Musik für mich, die der Hektik des Lebens den Marsch bläst.