B.B. King - The Jungle (1967)
"Reissue of this compilation, which was originally
assembled by Kent/Modern to ride the success of BB's 1967 R&B and
Hot 100 hit 'The Jungle'. Although none of what it contained was new
(BB having been an ABC artist since 1961), several of the mixes and
overdubs were exclusive to this package, giving King fans who need
everything the perfect excuse to buy it. This CD reissue was
reassembled from the tapes that were used for that original Kent album.
Even though some of those tapes have since been used in the compilation
of Ace's other King reissues, others - including the stereo version of
the title track - are nevertheless making their Ace debut in this CD."*
(*) cduniverse
"One of the standout classics from BB King's
legendary run at Kent -- a classic 60s LP with a cool little cover to
boot! Arrangements on the set are by Maxwell Davis, but the overall
sound is still plenty gritty -- raw, rootsy electric blues with a
definite Memphis influence, and a bit of a Chicago 60s twist. Titles
include 'Beautician Blues', 'The Jungle', '5 Long Years', 'Eyesight To
The Blind', 'Blue Shadows', 'The Worst Thing In My Life', 'Blues Stay
Away', 'Got Em Bad', and 'It's A Mean World'."*
(*) dustygroove
"A powerful collection of singles from about
1962-1967, this is an interesting record because it illustrates some of
the stylistic changes in King's music (and "urban blues" in general)
during this period -- the transition from upright bass to the
heavier-sounding electric, the horn arrangements become less jazzy and
more "punchy" and soul-influenced, and his guitar style itself becomes
more economical."*
(*) allmusic, by George Bedard
Tracks:
01. The Jungle
02. 5 Long Years
03. Eyesight to the Blind
04. Blue Shadows
05. The Worst Thing in My Life
06. Beautician Blues
07. Ain't Nobody's Business
08. Blues Stay Away
09. I Stay in the Mood
10. I Can Hear My Name
11. Got 'Em Bad
12. It's a Mean World
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