Six Silver Strings

by B.B. King

Six Silver Strings cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: MCA
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 34:00
  • Community rating: 3.3/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The legendary blues guitarist collaborated with producer David Crawford to craft a highly polished, contemporary crossover record. The sessions integrate prominent drum machines and glossy synthesizer textures, attempting to modernize his signature guitar phrasing for the mid-80s adult contemporary market.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Six Silver Strings (4:23)
  2. Big Boss Man (4:47)
  3. In The Midnight Hour (3:24)
  4. Into The Night (4:12)
  5. My Lucille (3:41)
  6. Memory Lane (4:35)
  7. My Guitar Sings The Blues (3:39)
  8. Double Trouble (5:15)

Credits

  • B.B. King - primary artist
  • Luther Dixon - written-by
  • Al Smith - written-by
  • Steve Cropper - written-by
  • Wilson Pickett - written-by
  • Louil Silas Jr. - Remix
  • Dave Crawford - Written-By
  • Ira Newborn - Written-By

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