BB King – Lucille & Friends

B.B. King – Lucille & Friends

A vibrant celebration of collaboration and blues mastery, Lucille & Friends showcases the extraordinary legacy of B.B. King alongside an all-star lineup of legendary artists. Built around King’s expressive guitar work and unmistakable tone, the album highlights the universal language of the blues through powerful musical partnerships.

Each track pairs B.B. King with a different iconic artist, creating unique interpretations that blend blues with rock, soul, jazz and funk influences. These collaborations underline King’s influence across generations and genres, as well as his ability to adapt his signature style to any musical setting while remaining instantly recognisable.

Highlights include the soaring crossover energy of When Love Comes to Town with U2, the soulful interplay of To Know You Is To Love You with Stevie Wonder, and the fiery blues dialogue of Since I Met You Baby with Gary Moore. Other standout moments feature collaborations with John Lee Hooker, Robert Cray, Albert Collins and many more, each adding their own distinctive voice to King’s legendary guitar sound.

Lucille & Friends stands as a powerful tribute to the blues, friendship and musical legacy — a record where every track becomes a meeting of masters.

Tracklist

1. When Love Comes to Town (with U2) – 4:16
2. Playin’ With My Friends (with Robert Cray) – 5:17
3. To Know You Is To Love You (with Stevie Wonder) – 8:29
4. Caught A Touch Of Your Love (with Grover Washington Jr.) – 5:07
5. All You Ever Give Is The Blues (with Vernon Reid) – 4:27
6. You Shook Me (with John Lee Hooker) – 4:58
7. Spirit In The Dark (with Dianne Schuur) – 5:01
8. Can’t Get Enough (with Mick Fleetwood & Stevie Nicks) – 4:50
9. Since I Met You Baby (with Gary Moore) – 2:53
10. B.B.’s Blues (with Branford Marsalis) – 10:07
11. Better Not Look Down (with The Crusaders) – 3:20
12. Frosty (with Albert Collins) – 3:23
13. Hummingbird (with Leon Russell & Joe Walsh) – 4:33
14. Ghetto Woman (with Gary Wright, Dr. John & Ringo Starr) – 5:11
15. Let The Good Times Roll (with Bobby Bland) – 5:31