In London

by B.B. King

Type: Album
Released: October 1971
Label: ABC
Country: United States
Length: 37:46
Community rating: 3.44/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Backed by a stellar assembly of British rock and session musicians including Ringo Starr and Peter Green, the legendary bluesman recorded this transatlantic crossover effort. The sessions juxtapose B.B. King's biting Lucille guitar licks and booming vocals with modern, rock-leaning production and funky rhythm sections. It highlights his widespread influence on the British blues boom and his adaptability across contemporary genres.

Genres

Tracklist

Caldonia (3:58)
Blue Shadows (5:09)
Alexis' Boogie (3:29)
We Can't Agree (4:45)
Ghetto Woman (5:13)
Wet Hayshark (2:28)
Part Time Love (3:15)
Power Of The Blues (2:21)
Ain't Nobody Home (3:14)
May I Have A Talk With You - Bonus Track (3:50)

Credits

B.B. King - primary artist, guitar, vocals, acoustic guitar, written-by
Bill Perkins - baritone saxophone, clarinet
Jim Gordon - drums
Klaus Voormann - electric bass [fender], Bass
Rick Wright - electric piano
Peter Green - guitar
Duster Bennett - harmonica
Gary Wright - organ, electric piano, written-by, Piano
Bobby Keys - Tenor Saxophone, Saxophone
Chuck Findley - Trombone
Jim Price - Trumpet, Electric Piano, Arranged By [Horns], Trombone
Ollie Mitchell - Trumpet
Fleecie Moore - Written-By
Jim Keltner - Drums
John Uribe - Guitar
The Mystery Shadow - Organ
Lloyd Glenn - Written-By
Alexis Korner - Acoustic Guitar, Written-By
Greg Ridley - Bass
Jerry Shirley - Drums
Steve Marriott - Harmonica
Louis Jordan - Written-By
Wilhelmina Gray - Written-By
Jimmie Haskell - Arranged By, Conductor [Strings]
Ringo Starr - Drums
Mac Rebennack - Guitar
Dave Clark - Written-By
Clay Hammond - Written-By
John Best - Bass
Barry Ford - Drums
Paul Butler - Guitar
Pete Wingfield - Piano, Written-By
David Spinozza - Guitar
Jerry Ragovoy - Piano, Written-By
Carl Hall - Vocals
Jo Armstead - Vocals
Tasha Thomas - Vocals