King of the Blues Guitar

King of the Blues Guitar (Atlantic 8213) is a compilation album by blues guitarist and singer Albert King. It was released by Atlantic Records in 1969 and re-released on CD format in 1989.

King of the Blues Guitar essentially combines the entire Stax Records album Born Under a Bad Sign, and six of King's Stax singles.

In addition to King on guitar and vocals, the album also features the following musicians:

• Steve Cropper: Guitar
• Donald "Duck" Dunn: Bass
• Wayne Jackson: Trumpet
• Booker T. Jones: Keyboards
• Andrew Love: Tenor Saxophone
• Al Jackson, Jr.: Drums

Track listing

1. "Laundromat Blues"
2. "Overall Junction"*
3. "Oh, Pretty Woman"
4. "Funk-Shun"*
5. "Crosscut Saw"
6. "Down Don't Bother Me"
7. "Born Under a Bad Sign"
8. "Personal Manager"
9. "Kansas City"
10. "The Very Thought of You"
11. "The Hunter"
12. "I Almost Lost My Mind"
13. "As The Years Go Passing By"
14. "Cold Feet"*
15. "You Sure Drive A Hard Bargain"*
16. "(I Love) Lucy"*
17. "You're Gonna Need Me"*

• previously released singles.

External links

King of the Blues Guitar at AllMusic