Name: I'll Play The Blues For You
Brand: Albert King

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

STX8513.1

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2012-11-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

025218851312

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Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Albert King

Genre US

Blues / Gospel

Label US

Albert King, born on April 25, 1923 in Indianola, Mississippi and passed away on December 21, 1992 in Memphis, Tennessee, was a renowned singer, guitarist and songwriter. Alongside B.B. King and Freddie King (both unrelated), he emerged as one of the most influential blues guitarists during the 1950s and 1960s. With a career spanning from the late 1940s to the mid-1970s, his time with Stax Records from 1966 to 1974 marked his greatest commercial achievements.

Known for his distinctive style and powerful voice, Albert King left an indelible mark on the blues genre. His music resonated with audiences worldwide and continues to inspire generations of musicians today. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Otis Rush, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Elmore James, and T-Bone Walker among others; he crafted a unique sound that blended soulful vocals with masterful guitar playing.

If you appreciate the works of *Freddie King*, *John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers*, *Magic Sam*, or any other legendary blues performers listed below; then exploring Albert King's discography is essential for any true fan of this timeless genre:
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<li>Freddie King</li>
<li>Otis Rush</li>
<li>Albert Collins</li>
<li>Buddy Guy</li>
<li>John Mayall &

Recorded in memphis in 1972 and released in the fall of that same year, 'i'll play the blues for you' was a typically brilliant mixture of pile-driving blues and hot memphis soul grooves. producers allen jones and henry bush kept albert king contemporary while simultaneously emphasising his inherent strengths. the result was one of albert's best albums. enhanced by 24-bit remastering by joe tarantino, four previously unreleased bonus tracks, and newly written liner notes by music journalist and roots music historian bill dahl, this reissue not only spotlights one of the most entertaining and influential blues recordings of the 1970s, but also underscores the album's enduring nature four decades after its original release.

I'll Play The Blues For You

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