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 | Title : Reflections
Author : King, B.B.
Release Date : 20030610
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
B.B. King unleashes his inner crooner on this collection of 13 of his sentimental favorites. With a five-piece studio band rather than his usual orchestra, the arrangements stay spare throughout, allowing King to exercise his classic vocal chops--although some fans may be disappointed by his low-key guitar playing, as King's beloved axe Lucille plays second fiddle to Texas guitarist Doyle Bramhall II's six-string. Still, King's in excellent voice, whether revisiting early inspiration Lonnie Johnson's romantic 'Tomorrow Night,' embracing buddy Willie Nelson's golden 'Always on My Mind,' or tackling numbers recorded by Sam Cooke and Nat 'King' Cole ('(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons'), Louis Armstrong ('What a Wonderful World'), and Frank Sinatra ('I'll String Along with You'). Fans will recognize 'On My Word of Honor' and the King original 'Neighborhood Affair' from previous recordings and 'I Want a Little Girl' from his live performances. Although King does justice to all these numbers, his most heartfelt selection may be 'A Mother's Love,' a performance that seems to draw on the heartache he still carries from the loss of his own mother when he was a child, nearly 70 years ago. --Ted Drozdowski
Buyer Reviews :
This CD showcases BB's incredible voice. Lucille stays quiet throughout most of the album, and the BB King band sits out on most of this one too (save I Wanna Little Girl and Exactly like You). Instead, B is backed by an orchestra, keyboards, and drums. A very simple setup, for some fairly simple little tunes. The set has a flow to it (each song smoothly transitioning to the next), and you are caught by surprise when the CD ends (after 46 minutes). Overall, this is an enjoyable CD if you are in the mood to slow dance, or kick back and relax for a while. A collection of love songs as only BB King can do them. This is a side of BB that is rarely seen on past albums and during live concerts. Normally these songs would be squeezed between Caldonia and Ain't Nobody's Business, but here these slow songs take center stage. A change of pace for the King of the Blues, but his unmistakable voice and genuine soul make this album work beautifully. A good addition to any BB collection...
(by Daniel Sheets)
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