1991 · USBest editionCD
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab — UDCD 548
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The MFSL gold CD is a longtime audiophile favorite noted for its detail and openness, though some feel it is a touch bright compared to later reissues.
Live at the Regal was recorded on November 21, 1964, at the Regal Theater in Chicago during two live performances by B.B. King and his band. The album was produced by Don Law and Frank Jones for ABC Records, capturing King's performance with his guitar Lucille in front of a live audience. The recording was made using standard live recording techniques of the period, documented on a single night that would become one of the most celebrated live blues recordings in history. The album showcased King's signature guitar style and vocal performance without studio overdubs or post-production enhancement, preserving the raw energy of his live performance. Released in 1965, Live at the Regal is considered a landmark recording in blues music and remains influential for its documentation of King's artistry during the height of his career.
Tracklist · 10 tracks
- 1Every Day I Have the Blues3:09
- 2Sweet Little Angel4:10
- 3It's My Own Fault3:09
- 4How Blue Can You Get?3:35
- 5Please Love Me3:02
- 6You Upset Me Baby2:39
- 7Worry, Worry6:23
- 8Woke Up This Mornin'1:44
- 9You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now4:33
- 10Help the Poor2:38
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