I wanted to connect my guitar to human emotions.
B. B. KINGI never use that word, retire.
More B. B. King Quotes
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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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I’m no good with chords. I’m horrible with chords.
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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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May I live forever. But may you live forever and a day.
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God made Blues right after he made woman.
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I thought Eric Clapton was good. He still is. Not only is he good – he’s rock’s #1 guitarist, and he plays blues better than most of us.
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I do it because I still get a kick out of it. I still love performing. It keeps me young.
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A lot of people believe what other people say.
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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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The blues was bleeding the same blood as me.
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I call myself a blues singer, but you ain’t never heard me call myself a blues guitar man.
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I’ve put up with more humiliation than I care to remember.
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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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We all have idols. Play like anyone you care about but try to be yourself while you’re doing so.
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Ladies, friends, and music – without those three, I wouldn’t wanna be here.
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