Freddie King

 

Artist:  Freddie King
Birth Name:  Fred King
Born;  September 3, 1934.  Gilmer, Texas, USA
Died:  December 28, 1976 (Aged 32).  Dallas, Texas, USA
Genre:  Blues, Electric Texas Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Texas Blues, Electric Blues, R&B
Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals

Freddie King was an American Blues Guitarist, and Singer.  He has been described as one of the "Three Kings" of Electric Blues Guitar, along with B.B. King and Albert King.  His best-known recordings include the singles "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" (1960), and his Top 40 Hit "Hide Away" (1961).  His soulful and powerful voice and distinctive guitar style inspired countless musicians, particularly guitarists such as Eric Clapton.  He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2012.

Title:  Live Away (2024)

Genre:  Blues, Electric Texas Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Texas Blues, Electric Blues, R&B

Label:  Floating World

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1.

 1.  San-Ho-Zay (2:16)

 2.  Hideaway (4:25)

 3.  Sen-Say-Shun (3:52)

 4.  Big Legged Woman (6:43)

 5.  Woman Across The River (5:36)

Side 2:

 1.  Ain't No Sunshine (13:57)

 2.  Red Light, Green Light (6:55)

 3.  Let The Good Times Roll (2:09)

 4.  Key To The Highway (4:15)

Live Away is the selection showcases live recordings from this classic repertoire over a period from 1969 to 1975 by Freddie King, released on December 6, 2024 by Floating World/Retroworld.  For Fans of Freddie King, and Music Collectors.