I never use that word, retire.
B. B. KINGI 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.
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I’ve been married twice. Most women would rather not be married to a traveling blues singer.
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I’ve always liked ladies all my life. I guess it started with my mom. So every time I saw a pretty lady, I thought, she’s pretty.
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Religion began as a natural explanation of the universe. The problem started when people refused to accept new evidence.
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Nobody loves me but my mother, And she could be jivin’ too.
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A guitar is like an old friend that is there with me.
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It’s going to be years and years before most people realize how greatly he contributed to American music.
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A lot of people believe what other people say.
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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 can’t afford no liquor, all I can buy is beer and wine.
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The Blues? It’s the mother of American music. That’s what is is – the source.
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Sometimes the proprietors of the little juke joints gave me a couple dollars. I loved that. I’d go back next Saturday.
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The blues are three L’s – living , loving and hopefully, laughing.
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You only live but once, and when your died your done, so let the good times roll.
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I’m no good with chords. I’m horrible with chords.
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When I do eventually drop, I pray to God that it will happen in one of three ways. Firstly, on stage or leaving the stage, then secondly in my sleep. And the third way? You’ll have to figure that out for yourself!
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