The Definitive Albert King

A wonderful collection of soul stirring blues songs

Albert King is considered one of the greatest artists in the post-World War II Memphis Blues Genre, which is characterized as a blending of electric blues with soul music.  His unorthodox manner of guitar playing contributed to his unique sound.  King was left-handed but played a right-handed guitar, backwards and upside down.  The soul-stirring sound of his guitar coupled with his vocals and catchy lyrics influenced several rock artists in the 1970s.  There are so many great tracks in this thirty-four-song compilation that it’s difficult to pick my favorites.  However, here are some standouts for me – “Laundromat Blues”, “I’ll Play the Blues for You” and “Drowning on Dry Land”. But I would be remiss if didn’t include the title song from his most influential album “Born on a Bad Sign” as well as one of my favorite humorous Christmas songs “Santa Claus Wants Some Loving.”  This album is available on Hoopla.