Bobby "Blue" Bland

[Connemara]

My new favorite blues singer. Bland was never a guitarist who sang or a harpist who sang...he just sang. And still does! Check out his killer performance of "The Thrill is Gone" w/BB King in the 70s.
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[tagutcow]

Originally Posted by Connemara

Bland was never a guitarist who sang or a harpist who sang

Speaking of which, how are your mad harmonica skillz coming along?

 

[texas_jack]

it's the quintessential Stormy Monday. Dude had crazy power in his voice.

 

[driveslowk]

Ain't no loooove

 

[kruze]

I've been listening to this guy forever. He's got the best name too. I honestly started listening to him after hearing his name in a Busta Rhymes lyric back in '95.

 

[Connemara]

If anyone wouldl ike copies of two REALLY good Bland live albums, "Live on Beale St." and one w/bb king, tell me and I'll happily send them along.

 

[Connemara]

If you're gonna walk on my love baby,

Least you can do is take off your shoes

 

[aportnoy]

Check out the Bobby "Blue" Bland Live with BB King set, it's amazing.

 

[Big Pun]

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[Connemara]

Originally Posted by aportnoy

Check out the Bobby "Blue" Bland Live with BB King set, it's amazing.
Yeah, it is so great.

 

[Connemara]

I think I now own every Bobby album. dude is a beast. Shreds the vocals without fail.

 

[Connemara]

Missin' Bobby. He was performing with gusto well into his 80s. RIP my friend.

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