Only seen him on TV, been dying to get a quality recording of his, ideally live...like to hear some thoughts on some very high quality recordings of him (if they exist). Ideally I'd like to start with some live stuff. But if quality exists elsewhere I'm willing to start there.
Check to see if "Live at Cook County Jail" has been remastered. I do know his Brother Albert King has just had his "Live Wire Blues Power" released on 180 gram vinyl. Music Direct carries it.
The 'live at the Regal' is what most people think is his best, it is a goodie. If you don't mind a little Clapton mixed in with your BB that 'Riding with the King' is a great disc, some of the best playing Clapton has done in years.
Second "Live at the Regal." Excellent recording and awesome performance. It comes in a recent remastered edition and an older Mobile Fidelity gold disc. I like the Mo-Fi for its slightly more natural sound, but the remaster is excellent as well (and A LOT cheaper).
Another vote for "Live at the Regal." There is a also a nice collection of Louis Jordan tunes that came out a few years ago, though I think it is only available on CD and sounds, well, very digital. My personal favorite is the early material (pre-1965) that features B.B.'s blistering guitar technique. Lots of B.B. material from all eras should be available, however, and it is ALL good.
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