Vol. II<\/em><\/a> is \u201cChains And Things,\u201d featuring Gary Clark Jr. \u201cI reached out to Gary early in the planning and threw out this tune and he immediately said it was his favourite (especially the Live in Japan version),\u201d says Josh Smith, Co-Producer. \u201cHe killed this track. You can tell how much the song means to him in his performance vocally, and the guitar playing is a perfect balance of homage to B.B. while staying true to his unique style. Again, the subject matter of this song demands a certain gravitas and he brought it in spades!!!\u201d<\/p>\nAnother unexpected gem is \u201cThink It Over,\u201d featuring Train\u2019s Pat Monahan and guitarist Chris Buck. \u201cWhen I added this song to the list we knew it would be a good choice as a curveball for some of the more rock or pop artists we hoped to include,\u201d Smith explains. \u201cWhen Pat\u2019s name came up it seemed the perfect fit, and it really worked out that way. This was always one of my favourites under the radar B.B. songs and Pat killed it. Chris Buck added a guitar solo\u2014he\u2019s one of the top young players on the scene today. Together they turned this into a standout.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t sound like B.B. King. So, I had no choice but to just be me on that, on Think It Over,\u201d says Monahan. \u201cYou know, blues is part of rock and roll, and rock is what I came up with. And blues was probably the most influential part of it. Like, I grew up a big Led Zeppelin fan. All they cared about was blues. And so, I kind of approached it, maybe like Robert Plant would have, tried to sing a B.B. King song instead of try to be like B.B., just be what I know how to be like.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith\u2019s longtime friend Keb\u2019 Mo\u2019 brings warmth and depth to \u201cI\u2019ll Survive.\u201d \u201cI had Keb\u2019 Mo marked for this song right from my initial wish list,\u201d says Smith. \u201cI\u2019ve always loved this song, and I just felt he would really own it. He did more than that. It\u2019s a perfect pairing. I\u2019ve known Keb since I was 14 years old and he is truly one of the kindest and most genuine people I\u2019ve ever met. It\u2019s an honour to call him a friend and to have him included. He\u2019s one of the most important blues artists of the last 30 years.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI met B.B. King in probably 1972 or \u201873, while out on the road with Papa John Creach,\u201d Keb\u2019 Mo\u2019 reflects. \u201cDid a show with B.B. King and the Average White Band. That\u2019s when I met him, but I\u2019ve been listening to B.B. King my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joanne Shaw Taylor delivers one of the most fun and vibrant moments on the record with \u201cBad Case of Love.\u201d \u201cJoanne chose this one,\u201d Smith shares. \u201cIt\u2019s one of the most fun songs in B.B.\u2019s catalogue. She did an amazing job of bringing her thing to the track. It turned into such a vibe. The band is also killing this track!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNot only was B.B. King one of my earliest and most important influences,\u201d says Taylor, \u201cHe was also incredibly encouraging towards me as a youngster who was fortunate enough to open up for him on multiple occasions. I\u2019m so thankful Joe asked me to be part of this project in honour of him and this important birthday.\u201d<\/p>\n
Paul Rodgers lends his iconic voice to \u201cNight Life,\u201d a song that holds deep significance for both artists. \u201cWe had tracked Night Life to pitch to Paul, and he came back to us asking for the Blues Is King version,\u201d Smith recalls. \u201cI loved that because it showed a true love for the original, and Blues Is King is my personal favourite B.B. live album. Paul is such a legend and to hear the amount of respect and importance he placed on this track is amazing. A true honour to have him included and his performance is amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new release closes with \u201cSo Excited\u201d featuring Aloe Blacc, who infuses the song with soulful energy and contemporary flair. \u201cThis is one of B.B.\u2018s most energetic songs and we needed someone to bring that fire,\u201d says Smith. \u201cAloe was the guy!! It\u2019s so cool to hear his unique take and spin on it coming from more of a modern pop\/R&B background. Also, Joe is killing the guitar solos and Jeff Babko with killing the organ solo.\u201d<\/p>\n
B.B. King\u2019s Blues Summit 100<\/em> launched last month, with five tracks that honored the centennial of B.B. King\u2019s birth. That first volume featured Michael McDonald, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Bobby Rush, George Benson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and D.K. Harrell, and set the tone for what would become an expansive, months-long celebration of King\u2019s enduring influence.<\/p>\nThe idea for the project emerged when Bonamassa realized that no formal tribute had been announced for the blues legend\u2019s 100th birthday. With the blessing of the B.B. King estate, The B.B. King Music Company, Bonamassa and co-producer Josh Smith set out to build something lasting \u2013 an intergenerational gathering of artists united by King\u2019s spirit and sound. Each was carefully matched with material that reflected their personal connection to the man and his music.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen B.B. was alive and active, he was the blues \u2013 he was the sun which all planets rotated around,\u201d adds Bonamassa. \u201cYou only get one shot to do this correctly. And I think we nailed it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The full project features contributions from Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland, Slash, Christone \u201cKingfish\u201d Ingram, Marcus King, Larkin Poe, Jimmie Vaughan, Warren Haynes, Dion, Train, Marc Broussard, and many others. Several of the most powerful performances come from unexpected pairings, reinforcing King\u2019s role not just as a blues icon but as a universal influence.<\/p>\n
The album title nods to B.B. \u2018s Grammy-winning 1993 Blues Summit<\/em> project, and the scope of Blues Summit 100<\/em> reflects that same collaborative spirit on an even grander scale. For Bonamassa, it\u2019s both a tribute and a statement of purpose. \u201cB.B. \u2018s only wish was, \u2018Do what you can to keep the blues alive,\u2019\u201d he says. \u201cWell, hopefully this album gives a B12 shot to his legacy \u2013 and to the legacy of the blues.\u201d<\/p>\nNew tracks will continue to arrive monthly until the full release on February 6th.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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