A guitar is like an old friend that is there with me.
B. B. KINGI don’t think anybody steals anything; all of us borrow.
More B. B. King Quotes
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I never use that word, retire.
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Music is good for everybody. They say it soothes the savage beast. Well, I think theirs a beast in all of us. So let’s get some more music and soothe all the beasts out there.
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The way I feel today, as long as my health is good and I can handle myself well and people still come to my concerts, still buy my CDs, I’ll keep playing until I feel like I can’t.
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We all have idols. Play like anyone you care about but try to be yourself while you’re doing so.
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I don’t try to just be a blues singer – I try to be an entertainer. That has kept me going.
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Many people leave the country to see beautiful places. I just look out the window and see some of the most gorgeous scenery ever, right here in the USA.
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God made Blues right after he made woman.
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Kenny Burrell is overall the greatest guitarist in the world and he’s my favorite.
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Water from the white fountain didn’t taste any better than from the black fountain.
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Playing guitar is like telling the truth.
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The blues are three L’s – living , loving and hopefully, laughing.
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I tried to connect my singing voice to my guitar an’ my guitar to my singing voice. Like the two was talking to one another.
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Elvis, he was unique. And he loved the blues, it was a pity he didn’t do more.
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I wanted to connect my guitar to human emotions.
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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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