“Why I Sing The Blues” by B.B. King and friends

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“Why I Sing The Blues” by B.B. King and friends

L.A. 1987

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Whoa! If anyone else shows up, we’re gonna need a bigger stage. Blues greats Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Etta James, Paul Butterfield, and Dr. John, along with some pretty talented wanna-bes: Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Billy Ocean. Great “feel good” blues. “Why I Sing The Blues” by B.B. King and friends.

    Song Title: Why I Sing The Blues
    Artist: B.B. King
    Genre: electric blues, blues
    Date:: 1987
    Number of listens: 15686
    Current rank: 1205 (updated weekly)
    Highest rank: 1094 (play the video all the way through to register a vote for this song)

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Kate: Why I Sing The Blues is my favorite song.

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