Growing up, I was taught that a man has to defend his family. When the wolf is trying to get in, you gotta stand in the doorway.
B. B. KINGThe blues was bleeding the same blood as me.
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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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I gave you seven children, but now you want to give them back.
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Being a blues singer is like being black two times.
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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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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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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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I don’t think it’s meant for man to know everything at once.
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Education is the one thing that no one can take from you.
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Water from the white fountain didn’t taste any better than from the black fountain.
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I don’t think anybody steals anything; all of us borrow.
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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 was glad to see other blues guitarists like Albert King have crossover successes like me. We played in the same places like the Whisky and the Filmore. When Albert made his guitar cry, he could cut you so deep!
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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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I’m no good with chords. I’m horrible with chords.
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