Albert King

 

Artist:  Albert King 
Birth Name:  Albert Nelson
Born:  April 25, 1923.  Indianola, Mississippi, USA
Died:  December 21, 1992 (Aged 69).  Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Genre:  Blues, Soul Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Urban Blues, Early R&B
Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter, Producer
Instruments:  Guitar, Drums, Vocals

Albert King was an American Blues Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter whose playing influenced many other Blues Guitarists.  He is one of the three performers together with B.B. King and Freddie King known as the "Kings Of The Blues".  He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013.  In 2011, he was ranked No. 13 on Rolling Stone Magazine's 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time.

Title:  Travelin' To California (2023)

Genre:  Blues, Soul Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Urban Blues, Early R&B

Label:  Blues Joint

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Travelin' To California (3:02)

 2.  What Can I Do To Change Your Mind? (2:53)

 3.  I Get Evil (2:27)

 4. Had You Told It Like It Was (It Wouldn't Be Like It Is) (3:06)

 5.  This Morning (2:10)

 6.  I Walked All Night Long (2:56)

Bonus Tracks:

 7.  I'll Do Anything You Say (2:58)

 8.  Get To Be Some Changes Made (2:14)

Side B:

 1.  Don't Throw Your Love On Me So Strong (2:57)

 2.  Let's Have A Natural Ball (2:56)

 3.  I've Made Nights By Myself (2:37)

 4.  This Funny Feeling (2:35)

 5.  Ooh-Ee Baby (3:58)

 6.  Dyna Flow (2:48)

Bonus Tracks:

 7.  The Time Has Come (2:34)

 8.  Blues At Sunrise (2:40)

Personnel:

Albert King:  Lead Vocals, Electric Guitar

Harold White:  Tenor Saxophone

Wilbur Thompson:  Trumpet

Freddie Robinette:  Baritone Saxophone

Lee Otis Right:  Bass

Ike Turner:  Piano on Track B1

Kenny Birdell Rice:  Drums

Travelin' To California is the complete album by Albert King, released on November 24, 2023 by Blues Joint.  Limited Edition 180 Gram Vinyl.