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The Blues? It’s the mother of American music. That’s what is is – the source.

B. B. King

I don’t like anybody to be angry with me. I’d rather have friends.
B. B. KING

Angry Friendship Myself
Elvis, he was unique. And he loved the blues, it was a pity he didn’t do more.
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Blue Himself Love Unique
The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.
B. B. KING

Beautiful Inspirational Learning Motivational Yourself
I wanted to connect my guitar to human emotions.
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Connection Emotional Guitar Human
I’ve been married twice. Most women would rather not be married to a traveling blues singer.
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Divorce Marriage Myself Woman
When I was young, I didn’t play like I do today. So these kids are starting at the height that I’ve reached. Think what they might do over time.
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Children Myself Play Reach Start Time Young
I’ve said that playing the blues is like having to be black twice. Stevie Ray Vaughan missed on both counts, but I never noticed.
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Count Missing Myself Play
I guess you can look at me, and tell I’m the old man. My name is BB King.
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Guess Man Myself Name Old
I can’t think of anyone I’ve mistreated. I’ve always thought that I am my brother’s keeper. And I believe there’s a ‘great spirit’ that takes care of all of us.
B. B. KING

Believe Care Greatness Ourselves Thinking Treat
It seems like I always had to work harder than other people. Those nights when everybody else is asleep, and you sit in your room trying to play scales.
B. B. KING

Hard Work Room Scale Sleep Try
We are here because there are things that need our help. Like the planet. Like each other. Like animals. The world is like a garden, and we are its protectors.
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Animal Help Nature Need Ourselves Planet Protect World
Ladies, friends, and music – without those three, I wouldn’t wanna be here.
B. B. KING

Friendship Music Myself
Playing guitar is like telling the truth.
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Guitar One Liner Play Truth
I’ve put up with more humiliation than I care to remember.
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Care Humiliate Myself Remember
If you want to be a good blues singer, people are going to be down on you, so dress like you’re going to the bank to borrow money.
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Bank Goodness Money People Sing Yourself
I’m no good with chords. I’m horrible with chords.
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Goodness Horrible Music Myself

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