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Albert King - Years Gone By

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Albert King’s “Years Gone By” (1969) is a significant Stax Records album featuring the renowned blues guitarist. Known for his innovative electric blues sound and unique left-handed playing technique on the Flying V guitar, it showcases King's powerful vocals and soulful arrangements. This record remains notable within classic blues history and is appreciated by serious fans of the genre, particularly those interested in Southern blues traditions and Stax Records’ legacy.

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Which songs are on Albert King's Years Gone By?

The album includes "Wrapped Up in Love Again," "Killing Floor," and "You Threw Your Love on Me Too Strong." It also contains vocal and instrumental treatments of "Drowning on Dry Land."

Who produced Years Gone By?

Stax drummer Al Jackson Jr. produced the album. Released in 1969, it places King's biting electric guitar within the Memphis soul-blues sound associated with Stax Records.

Is Years Gone By connected to Born Under a Bad Sign?

Yes, it followed the breakthrough Stax album Born Under a Bad Sign and continued King's partnership with the label. Unlike that earlier album, which assembled previously issued material, Years Gone By was conceived more directly as a studio album.

Did Years Gone By reach the Billboard charts?

Yes. The 1969 album reached the Billboard 200 and the R&B album chart, giving Albert King crossover visibility beyond the blues market.

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