B B king chat and studio

[Telypaul]

I just found this on BBC archives from the 70s

B B chats about his playing and influences during his career and some studio clips.

I thought it might interest others on the forum .

You may need to register with BBC iplayer but there should be a skip option

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p01m5j5g/sounding-out-bb-king#group=p01m79bn

 

[Silicon Valley Tom]

B B King is my favorite Blues artist. Unfortunately, it says it will only play in the UK.

Tom

 

[TerryH]

Thanks for that I really enjoyed it.

 

[BoogieMan]

Doesn't work for me but fortunately it's on YouTube...
https://youtu.be/mqUhdBAJfsk

 

[Silicon Valley Tom]

Doesn't work for me but fortunately it's on YouTube...
https://youtu.be/mqUhdBAJfsk

Unfortunately, YouTube has blocked this video from being shown in the United States. You guys are really sore losers! Just think, negative relationship with the UK started with a "simple tea party", and look where it has taken us? We cannot even watch B B King in our own country!

Tom

 

[TerryH]

We just can’t get over the fact that you made such a go of it after you dumped us, Tom.

Seriously though, the BBC is very defensive about anybody seeing any of their content who hasn’t paid the license fee. Shame, it’s a really enjoyable 30 mins. As well as being a great guitarist BB was such an engaging character.

 

[BoogieMan]

The YouTube video plays OK for me here in Canada. Maybe we're still considered part of the British Empire!

 

[Silicon Valley Tom]

The YouTube video plays OK for me here in Canada. Maybe we're still considered part of the British Empire!

I shall pray for you! I have several relatives in Canada, as well as friends, and have always enjoyed talking to them. It somehow seems strange that we have more people living in California, than live in Canada.

Tom

 

[Silicon Valley Tom]

We just can’t get over the fact that you made such a go of it after you dumped us, Tom.

Seriously though, the BBC is very defensive about anybody seeing any of their content who hasn’t paid the license fee. Shame, it’s a really enjoyable 30 mins. As well as being a great guitarist BB was such an engaging character.

Yes, this is an interesting country. So many came to our shores, because they would not obey the rule of law in their own country. In effect, we were formed by the misfits of the world. Such a great experiment. First we sent the missionaries to convert the heathens, then we passed out credit cards to everyone. That is a great means to keep people in line by putting them in debt, too occupied with survival to concern oneself with reality.

Tom

 

[twbuff]

Tom - you are a cynic after my own heart!

 

[david moon]

Yes, this is an interesting country. So many came to our shores, because they would not obey the rule of law in their own country. In effect, we were formed by the misfits of the world. Such a great experiment. First we sent the missionaries to convert the heathens, then we passed out credit cards to everyone. That is a great means to keep people in line by putting them in debt, too occupied with survival to concern oneself with reality.

Tom

Well Tom- that's a bit over simplified. How about for religious freedom. Then there was that Irish potato famine thing. Lots or Europeans in mid to late 1800s just looking for opportunity and land. (Quite a lot of Germans in my family tree, as well as Quakers from colonial times.)

"because they would not obey the rule of law in their own country" might apply more to Australia.