B. B. King & Friends: 80

B.B. King & Friends: 80 is a blues album by B.B. King released in 2005. It was recorded to celebrate King's 80th birthday and features duets with a variety of musicians. 80 reached #45 in the Billboard 200 top albums chart as well as #1 in the blues albums chart.

Track listing

1. "Early in the Morning" (Dallas Bartley/Louis Jordan/Leo Hickman)^[2] - 4:50 (with Van Morrison)
2. "Tired of Your Jive" (Janet Despenza/Johnny Pate) - 3:53 (with Billy Gibbons)
3. "The Thrill is Gone" (Roy Hawkins/Rick Darnell) - 5:03 (with Eric Clapton)
4. "Need Your Love So Bad" (Mertis John Jr.)^[3] - 3:58 (with Sheryl Crow)
5. "Ain't Nobody Home" (Jerry Ragovoy) - 3:52 (with Daryl Hall)
6. "Hummingbird" (Leon Russell) - 4:42 (with John Mayer)
7. "All Over Again" (Carl B. Adams) - 4:54 (with Mark Knopfler)
8. "Drivin' Wheel" (Roosevelt Sykes) - 4:20 (with Glenn Frey)
9. "There Must Be a Better World Somewhere" (Doc Pomus/Mac Rebennack) - 6:50 (with Gloria Estefan)
10. "Never Make Your Move Too Soon" (Stix Hooper/Will Jennings) - 4:59 (with Roger Daltrey)
11. "Funny How Time Slips Away" (Willie Nelson) - 4:09 (with Bobby Bland)
12. "Rock This House" (James A. Lane) - 3:07 (with Elton John)
13. "Early in the Morning" (BB Solo Alt Version)

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