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Lucille is a 1968 studio album by American blues guitarist and singer B.B. King. Its title refers to Lucille, the name King gave to his guitars, a personal symbol that became closely associated with his stage identity. The album presents King's electric-blues guitar, vocals, and band-based arrangements, making it relevant to listeners studying his late-1960s studio work and the development of postwar blues.
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Why is B.B. King's 1968 album called Lucille?
Lucille was the name B.B. King gave to his guitars, after rescuing one from a fire caused by a fight over a woman named Lucille. The album turns that personal story into both its title and a major musical subject.
When was B.B. King's Lucille recorded?
The studio sessions took place on December 18 and 20, 1967, before the album's 1968 release. Bob Thiele produced the record for the BluesWay label.
What is the title track on Lucille about?
The long title track is an autobiographical blues narrative in which King talks about his guitar and his life. His 1968 recording lets the instrument function as a character as well as a source of the album's signature sound.
Who plays with B.B. King on Lucille?
The album features King on vocals and guitar with musicians including guitarist Irving Ashby, pianist Lloyd Glenn, and arranger and organist Maxwell Davis. Saxophones, trumpet, trombone, bass, and drums give the studio blues arrangements a fuller ensemble sound.
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