Never has a man with the name King been so worthy of that name.

I wrote my senior term paper on B.B. King. We all read our papers to the class. I asked Mr. Mitchell if I could play some of BB's music on my sweet mono cassette player:). He was hip and I knew he would agree. I punched that huge button down and out came 'Why I Sing the Blues" I bobbed my head and some of the class grooved in their desks and others squirmed as BB sang this song for grown ups. Anyway, I had found our mother road, I have rarely strayed from it. You got to laugh to keep from cryin' BB would say. Thanks for blazing the trail. Your star still burns bright.

George from Greece. Jazz and blues musik is what I like best. B.B.KING is my favourite blues singer and guitar player. The way he plays guitar is so sweet !

When I listen to BB I got no blues awesome. RIP in the bosom of Jesus Christ.

I have listened to this guy since I was a kid, now I am a senior citizen and he still sounds good. This guy has his own style of singing and playing and it is unique, clear and very entertaining. Make room for him in Heaven, he and the angels will keep things moving. I loved you and I miss you B. B. King.

Thank GOD for the blues! Without them, we wouldn't appreciate the good that we're enjoying now! Our children wouldn't understand where we're coming from when we say, " Lord, we've come a long way from where we used to be!" This is for everybody to appreciate, because we all have had some struggles along the way to success of some sort! BB, keep singing and telling your/our story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If this song isn't on your "Air Bass" playlist... You're living your life all wrong.

Just so y’all know I’m 16. My generation hasn’t forgotten this great music❤️🙌🏾

No focus on speed or technicality.... Just pure melodic bliss

G.O.A.T,Brother,you will never know how bad you are missed, here,from where you once were.See you later.

My mother met B.B.King in person and I was babysittimg. I first heard my parents jamming B.B King and Bobby Bland. I then jammed with my own husband and family barbecuing. Its a classic

If it wasn't for my dad when I Was 13 in 1980, I wouldn't know Anything about Him! My dad and are musicians and have love for music.

The king isn’t dead he just returned home. We love you king.

This has got to be the happiest, most upbeat blues song about the blues I've ever heard.

Listening numerous times to glean the percussion track, makes me think about how my dear brother played during his own Rock career. God was he good. I’ve been singing my own Blues since he left too. The tears never stop.

A masterpiece from the Master. One could learn drumming, guitar playing, bass plаying, singing out of this... What a genius...

"He's the only singer I've ever seen live whose voice punched me in the chest" - one of my friends.

Glad I had the opportunity to sit on stage during B.B. King last appearances of the Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park. The front stage rows was Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy and other artist It was incredible electrical experience.

The Blues is the Blues and will remain the Blues forever.🤩🤩🤩

Woow! Dio poteva solo tornare sottoforma di musica ! E lui era dio !♥️ ... saluti a tutti da Milano

This is a big big man here. It goes deeper than any note can carry. It was my childhood. Rest in peace and sleep in eternal grace.

Badass, B. B...... Love you!!!

First heard of him via Mike Bloomfield in 1965. Almost every bit of rock, blues, soul, R & B for the last 50 years would be hard to imagine without him. May you be God's Sweet Big Angel from now on.

People ask me why I sing the blues, and I tell them “BB King sang them” ultimate respect sir. Nobody played with more passion or emotion. One incredible man. God bless you B.B.

Loved the lyrics and the message. He spoke the truth

Yes, you still the king of the Blues,, that will never change

Riley, that's what my mom called him, they both lived snd and went yo school in Jim Crow Indianola, Mississippi back in thr 40s. Every 4th of July they have a B lues Fest there at his museum.

Happy birthday to the King of the blues! I miss you BB King! 😎👍🏼👑🎸🌎🇺🇸

Y'all just don't know,without this man heavy music ,doesn't exist.

This was the first record by BB King I ever heard. It came from an open window on the ground floor across the college lawn and I stopped in my tracks, went over and asked with awe: "Who is that man, playing?" 😂 "Oh, that's BB King. Have you never heard him?" I was 18, always a blues fan, but I somehow hadn't. Since then not a record, not one live performance slipped by.

Thank You for lift my spirit this morning B.B.

Thank you B.B. King, your music is a gift to humanity. You were able to call the blues by name and play the truth about them. You definitely helped me through my blues. I hope to grab a seat in heaven one day and listen to you play again.

Somebody better go find me some toast... Cause this is my fuckin' JAM.

This was my favorite song of B.B.Kings. Thanks for posting. Sorry you are gone B.B. All Hail the King.

B.B. King, RIP, Lost a true king to all of us, His music was like MJ's And Elvis' Combined, Which is what makes him a king. RIP B.B. King, We all sing the blues for ya.

I grew up listening to this music ... my Mama's favorite!!!! Loving it!

I used to play it for my kids when they were very young. They couldn't sit down. And neither could I. LOL.

Born same year my dad was but passed before bb. We loved the blues.

In 1973 I celebrated my Sweet Sixteen Birthday in his Club Ebony on Church Street in Indianola, Mississippi down in the Mississippi Delta. 😀😍

Lucille can still give me goosebumps, even after 35 years of listening to this awesome track.

The most soulful vibrato I've ever heard comes from this man. I've tried for the last 25 years to emulate this. No shame I can't get close - because even the very best can't.

nobody can do the Blues like BB... may he forever rest in peace I will always love him. Jackie from Jacksonville Florida

Riley "Blues Boy" King -- it just don't get any better'n that! The last of the Three Kings of the Blues is gone, but as long as his music (along with Freddie and Albert Kings') remains, we can make it . . . .

One of my all time favorite songs

This man....this guy! So amazing, such a loved man, the dude!

This is why I love blues, you gave it to us sir God bless ya

Learning is 95% self motivation. Son can learn; no teacher necessary.

RIP B.B. What a Magnificent Brilliant Artist....A True Legend of Legends! You will be truly missed....mmj

Very sad to hear B.B. King had passed away. He was a true legend... God Bless Him

Very sweet photo memories thanks for the post. FABULOUS

your music is part of my childhood from the card and rent parties thrown in all the ghettos across the country can still see my parents dancing to this music rest in peace your the king of blues

Encountered BB coming out of an elevator in Lincoln, Nebraska. I said "BB? how's it going?" He replied "just scufflin' man". Saw his concert that night. Eight rows from the stage. Eye to eye with BB sitting in a chair because of his diabetes. He was outstanding and the band was wonderful as well. Glad I got to see him before he went. A musical legend loved by all.

R.I.H. B.B. & THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT WONDERFUL MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT!! MOST OF ALL I MUST THANK YOU ALMIGHTY GOD FOR GIVING US B.B. KING AMEN! AMEN!!!

Saw Mr. King in 1988, absolutely one of the best performance i´ve ever seen !!!

This here is some of the soundtrack of Daddy’s Saturday night parties.Mr. Riley King, I can’t thank you enough for your gift. Rest In Peace.

I can't believe this musical treasure & genius is no longer with us. We'll miss you, B.B. King! R.I.P..

Me sinto tão confortável ouvindo estás ouvindo essas belas canções esses acordes tudo maravilhoso pena que eu não conheço o inglês mas toca na minha alma

Thank you, Ruben C. That's the blues by the eternal master. 😢 😊

Saw BB at 'Concerts by the Sea' in Redondo Beach circa 1984; only 100 seats. Front row seats, BB opened with this...All 100 of us rocked for 2 hours. A memory to carry me into the next life as my soul will NEVER forget it.

Love B.B. King his last appearance at the Chicago Blues Festival was outstanding.

Happy Birthday up there in Blues Heaven, Mr. BB King!

Vai com Deus velho King. Vc já (é) era um personagem histórico. Respect From Brazil.

My daddy's favorites , ....Good Memory

Someone once commented he needed someone to get him some toast, because this song is his jam. Boy, was he spot-on!! The band is kicking!! They make this song BADASS.

The King. I was born and raised on B.B. nobody can play a guitar like him, his own style. I know it anywhere. No one can imitate.

This is the real deal!

"Everybody Wants To Know Why I Sing The Blues" was my favorite B. B. King song. He will be missed.

great contributions to American music of all kinds!!!!!

RIP Mr King the blues has lost it's King and no one will ever take your throne

That bass tone though. Damn.

For the 58,,,,,479. Veteran's I'm still here I'm still figuring for you I won't stop

saw him 4 times with my wife Kym amazing may they both rest in peace

R.I.P BB King! One of my all time favourites!

This is the right blues he is the the king of blues

King of the Blues ........... you are immortal Dude

RIP King... you will be missed..your music will keep you alive...

A beautiful man as well as a beautiful artist.We'll not see his like again.We were blessed to have had him with us as long as we did.

Such a tremendous artist, the best! So glad we got to see him live, what a great show! Rest in Peace, BB! Thanks for all the great music and memories!

I always loved to hear B.B.King. We miss you Mr. King, RIP.

The king is gone, the king is gone away. He's free from this place! 😭😭😭 Why the king is gone?! I've been loving him and his music and I will be loving him and his music for all my life and so much longer!!!

I'm only 37 I was 18 when I started out on my own and his music helped me

Incredible BB. RIP my man.

This 60 year old man has a little place in his heart just for BB King..

RIP. Another Bluesman gone to Blues Heaven. This is my favorite B.B. King song...explains what the Blues is all about. I fondly remember my folks jammin this on Saturday nights when I was a kid. I LOVE YOU B.B. AND THE BLUES.

What a legend - played to my folks in the 40’s and my brother in the 50’s & this reached me in the 60’s & 70’s! Bad Bad B🎶

R.I.P Mr. B.B. King!! You did us right!! Thank you!!

R.I.P. B.B.King Your Music Still Stand Strong.I grow up on your music, when I was a kid Now I'm Older I still listen to it.

BB,That music is Kicking. PURE BADASS! LISTENING TO THIS SHIELDS YOU From THE BLUES.

My moma! She has been gone to eternity for one month now. She taught me good music💔

Wow. I am so sad right now. My Grandmother and my Mom raised us listening to BB. I am in tears right now but Heaven got a lot more musical. R. I. P. Mr BB blues legend and icon King 👍

You gotta love this man's presence on stage, I know the blues scien will miss him but we'll never forget the king.

The thrill is GONE. Love you man.

this is just so incredible, the music, the lyrics, you gotta love B.B. King.

Glad u sang the blues.... Ima keep them alive til breathe leaves my body

"Thank you" for YOU, Mr. King!

Thank you so very much the impact that you had on my life. You spoke for both the poor man & those in different circumstances. Keep playing in the band above!! Rest in Peace

Was blessed to see him many times starting in the mid 80s, I can say without doubt, he loved us as much as we loved him.

Undisputed "King"! R.I.P.

As a memphian I took my granddaughter to his Beale Street memorial...we walked right behind his funeral car.i was highly happy to pay my respects and she was 2 I know she won't ever forget

The King of the Blues ! R I P