B.B. King - Why I Sing the Blues

Why I Sing the Blues

B.B. King Play Channel
1969 60s blues

Written by Dave Clark and B.B. King, this blues song showcased King's electric blues guitar work from the late 1960s and early 1970s. The song exemplified King's signature style of blues storytelling.

3M views
8:33 duration
1969 released

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