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Summary: A blues story
Review: A blues story
B.B. King's life is presented here in a breezy, happy go lucky style. Ostensibly an autobiography, (although if you heard any of B.B.'s interviews about the book and his amazement at some of the details that were revealed, you know David Ritz did much more than help out.) this book deals with B.B.'s childhood of amazing poverty and his eventual rise to be the "King of the Blues." Conversational in style, but revealing in detail, BLUES ALL AROUND ME works as both a personal reminiscence and as a look at the life of a black man living in America during the 20th century. Tales of racism (in the military and elsewhere), the difficulties of dealing with a less than honest music industry, and the struggle for success against these odds are all expressed in a manner that shows no true anger, rather an acceptance that these were challenges to overcome. B.B.'s personal relationships with the many women in his life is not avoided, nor his opinions of many of his contemporaries. While the selected discography is extremely disappointing, this book should be required reading for any fan of the blues, and while any autobiography has to be taken with a grain of salt, this one definitely rings true.
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Summary: A "must read" for all B.B. King fans.
Review: Blues All Around Me surveys the life of blues musician B.B. King, offering insight into his struggle for success and charting his rise in the music world. From his encounters with racism and civil rights issues to his show business experiences, this provides a well-rounded survey of King's life and times for any fan of his blues style music.
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Summary: A MAN AND HIS BLUES... the great BB KING...
Review: His real name is Riley B. King, the B.B. stands for Blues Boy, and he is known as "America's ambassador of the blues". A recommended enjoyable, good read about growing up and into music, self-taught guitar, remarkable attitudes of a man who faced prejudice and hate with an even keel. A performer who went on stage even when he was suffering from a bad case of flu. B.B. King took his music to Israel, England, and Russia, and held up in stature through the lows and highs. And he loves his 'Lucille' (guitar)! David Ritz has co-authored with the King a wonderful synopsis of love, fortitude, belonging, and enthusiasm. Recommended for blues lovers or otherwise... please don't miss this splendid read. (Review based on hardcover 1996)
Reviewer also recommends: 'Between Each Line of Pain and Glory My Life Story' by Gladys Knight
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Summary: THIS IS A MUST READ FOR B.B.KING FANS.
Review: I GOT THIS BOOK A WHILE BACK, STARTED ON IT. AND WHEN I PUT IT DOWN, I HAD READ THE HOLE BOOK. IF YOU ARE A B.B. KING FAN. DON'T PASS THIS BOOK UP. IT TELLS YOU ALL ABOUT B.B.KING. AND IT WILL KEEP YOU COMING BACK FOR MORE.
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Summary: To really get to know the Beale Street Blues Boy...
Review: I got this Book few weeks ago, from first page to the last page its full BB's life.This book is a MUSTREAD for BB's fan. By the time I finished reading the book I felt like I Know him personally.
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Summary: Riding With The King
Review: i have longed Respected David Ritz. and this book keeps in the tradition.the Life of one of Musics truest Pioneers.the Battles with Race,Class&everyday living are all here.a must read on a Man that is still strong despite many Obstacles.he still finds a way to Achieve.Thank God for Lucile.the world of music would not have been the same without his Genius.
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Summary: EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT
Review: JUST WOULD LIKE TO SAY, B.B., IS THE KING OF THE BLUES, THIS BOOK ABOUT HIS LIFE GROWING UP. AND WHAT MUSIC HAS MENT FOR HIM. AND WHAT HE IS TO THE BLUES. THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ. IF YOU ARE A TRUE B.B.KING FAN. I HAVE A COPY AND HAVE READ IT OVER A FEW TIMES. IT IS SUPER.
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Summary: From the Heart
Review: Reading "Blues All Around Me" is like sitting down with the man himself and having the good sense to just sit and listen and keep your mouth shut. Speaking candidly, B.B. King reveals himself to be a very down-to-earth and genuinely likeable man who rose from an incredibly humble beginning to become the most beloved bluesman of all time. No subject is off-limits, and King approaches them all with the same honesty that he puts into his music. Despite his struggle to succeed and survive in a rascist world, his views on racism will surprise you. Also particularly interesting to me were his insights into his musical influences, developing his signature sound, and his comments about younger bluesmen like Stevie Ray Vaughn, whom he considered almost a son. The stories and comments in this book will stay with you long after you have put it down.By the way, contributor David Ritz has also collaborated on autobiographies of Etta James, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin. He had the good sense to sit back and listen to these folks as well. Warts and all, these books reveal the artists from the heart.
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Summary: EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT
Review: THIS IS B.B. AT HIS BEST, THE KING OF THE BLUE'S MEN. IF YOU ARE A TRUE B.B. KING FAN. THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ.
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