Albert King was one of the great blues electric guitarists. A big influence on Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield, and Stevie Ray Vaughan (to mention just a few of the better-known names), he never achieved the prominence of B.B. King (whom he sometimes claimed as a cousin), but within the field was widely respected. One of his later recordings was a duet with Stevie Ray (In Session), and you can find it on eMusic.com. At their prices, it's a steal.
Here's the song from which this blog takes its name. It's part of the album that many consider his best, the Stax release Born Under a Bad Sign. The usual Stax folk of 1966-67 (basically Booker T. & the M.G.s along with Isaac Hayes and the Memphis Horns) back him up. Their backing is like fine whiskey--smooth but with a kick. Enjoy, and if you like it track down more of his work.
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