One of the greats of the blues & jazz, Joe Williams. A man that has transcended 3 generations, & still doesn’t receive the kudos & accolades of his performances. He was considered to be Frank Sinatra’s favorite singer & was one of the singers who could easily transition from jazz to blues. Retired for 20 years, came back for another 10 years of performances. His improv was unmatched. Talent extraordinaire…👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Just finished reading his biography. B.B. had a kind and understanding heart. He always tried to embrace all people regardless of color or social standing. He most certainly paid his dues.
Imagine you’re 13 years old and you’re asked to perform at the Kennedy Center. In front of 1,000 celebrities And the President And BB KING In stage with Joe Williams, Bonnie Rait, Etta James... How did he not soil himself?
Seeing this for the first time as we don't get these tributes shown in Australia. Love BB King and the seeing the magnificent Miss Etta James walk out and use that magical voice was incredible. Then the Queen of guitar Bonnie Raitt. Love seeing these Kennedy Centre tributes on RUclips which will keep our music alive for many years after we have gone. I'm, 59 years old and have my kids and grandchildren listening to the blues and they actually love it. Thanks for posting this for us all to see and enjoy.
I had a chance to see BB King at the Lowell Auditorium in Massachusetts. I think it was around 2007 maybe. One of the guys that works for me was a bouncer there. He got me tickets balcony, straight shot looking right at the stage. I'll never forget that nostalgic feeling I had. I ;lay guitar so t see one of the legends was a true gift
I've watched the Kennedy Center Honors for years and I really think most of the big legends of music have died already. Little Richard was the last and he never received such an honor.
Wow!!! BB was truly one of the amazing musicians to ever live. It truly makes my heart swell with love and pride that a man from such humble beginnings like here in MS was so loved by ppl all over the world. He was truly a blessing
BB king!!.....Man!!!!....guy's like him knew what music was all about...black people had the greatest music ever in the 50s 60s and even though the mid 70s....what the fuck! Happened!!....
Excellent Joe Louis! We'll see you at Stanford Jazz Fest this Summer. Think you'll appear at the Ruth Davies Blues Night, right? Okay, that's a tight band right there. Get ready!
This was great but I was always of the opinion that a 12 year old couldn't possibly have enough soul for blues. I WAS WRONG this kids on it, he's committed and that's enough for me, fantastic
Love Luis, But, Having played guitar myself for 43 yrs I cannot help but say, That little Gibby POS he's playin does not sound anywhere near as resonate, Rich, Dominating as BB's Lucille Why he ever wanted to play that in place of a real guitar......... Hell, the kid that comes out has better tone on his Fender
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One of the greats of the blues & jazz, Joe Williams. A man that has transcended 3 generations, & still doesn’t receive the kudos & accolades of his performances. He was considered to be Frank Sinatra’s favorite singer & was one of the singers who could easily transition from jazz to blues. Retired for 20 years, came back for another 10 years of performances. His improv was unmatched. Talent extraordinaire…👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Just finished reading his biography. B.B. had a kind and understanding
heart. He always tried to embrace all people regardless of color or social
standing. He most certainly paid his dues.
Fantastic Etta James
God, Etta. Killing it until the very end.
She killed her whole performance!!
Imagine you’re 13 years old and you’re asked to perform at the Kennedy Center.
In front of 1,000 celebrities
And the President
And BB KING
In stage with Joe Williams, Bonnie Rait, Etta James...
How did he not soil himself?
Sweet Little Angel was a Big Mama Thornton song, but I like the way Etta James does it, too. And, man, do I love Bonnie Raitt!
Seeing this for the first time as we don't get these tributes shown in Australia. Love BB King and the seeing the magnificent Miss Etta James walk out and use that magical voice was incredible. Then the Queen of guitar Bonnie Raitt. Love seeing these Kennedy Centre tributes on RUclips which will keep our music alive for many years after we have gone. I'm, 59 years old and have my kids and grandchildren listening to the blues and they actually love it. Thanks for posting this for us all to see and enjoy.
OMG !!! I love B.B. King and Etta James my favourite!! She is the best singer on the world !!!
Man, This seems like just yesterday. Hardly can believe this was 20 YEARS AGO!
BB changed my life 47 years ago. Thank You BB.
The thrill may be gone but never forgotten.
I had a chance to see BB King at the Lowell Auditorium in Massachusetts. I think it was around 2007 maybe. One of the guys that works for me was a bouncer there. He got me tickets balcony, straight shot looking right at the stage. I'll never forget that nostalgic feeling I had. I ;lay guitar so t see one of the legends was a true gift
I've watched the Kennedy Center Honors for years and I really think most of the big legends of music have died already. Little Richard was the last and he never received such an honor.
Rest in sweet Peace BB! Thank you for All the wonderful years of entertainment!
Wow!!! BB was truly one of the amazing musicians to ever live. It truly makes my heart swell with love and pride that a man from such humble beginnings like here in MS was so loved by ppl all over the world. He was truly a blessing
BB king!!.....Man!!!!....guy's like him knew what music was all about...black people had the greatest music ever in the 50s 60s and even though the mid 70s....what the fuck! Happened!!....
I have known BB many years ago. Tks Life ! RIP. MV
oh my god ! this is one of the best tribute i've seen so far ! with all those artists
Wonderful Tribute for BB Great line up Little Bluesman keep giving us the Blues Rest in Peace BB You are Missed🖤💙
3:14 Love this guy's guitar tone and subtlety in his playing.
so good in blues thanks
Etta James...FANTASTIC!😀
WOW WHAT TALENT
Magnifique
Priceless! ✨✨✨✨✨
His passing has really affected me. I hope he is somewhere in eternal peace and beauty! The King will be missed but never forgotten.
bonnie did a amazing job!!! she should get a kenndy center honor some time
Agreed.
Excellent Joe Louis! We'll see you at Stanford Jazz Fest this Summer. Think you'll appear at the Ruth Davies Blues Night, right? Okay, that's a tight band right there. Get ready!
My absolute Favorite of this Set was gurlfriend Bonnie Raitt and the Awesome Joe Williams!! :-)
dizmayed Joe Williams **
The King.
This was great but I was always of the opinion that a 12 year old couldn't possibly have enough soul for blues. I WAS WRONG
this kids on it, he's committed and that's enough for me, fantastic
Wow...👍
BB KING WAS LOVED BY MANY,
formidable je kiffe grave
Etta James my favorite !!! OMG!!
Abençoada músicos de jazz and Bluetooth. Maravilhosos!!
#Excelente!........
There are singers and then there's Joe Williams
2:09 Ralph Macchio in "Crossroads"
BB & Lucille 💜🥰🎸😻💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎😻🇨🇦
Kudos to young Nathan Camilleri
Nathan Cavaleri,you mean
Nathan Cavaleri,you mean
@@jackybednarek2889 Yes I do, sorry.
who is the kid? the kid plays very good!
B.B.'s son
I think the announcer said, ... BB's 12-year-old friend from Australia, Nathan Cavellera.
(edit bc I wasn't sure of the last name)
Etta James.....boom, mic drop.
😇💜💥👍
👏🏽🌹👏🏽🌹👏🏽🌹👏🏽
Bonnie Raitt kicks ass as usual
ive sêën Hèr live, she puts the recording tö the Task, jùs såyîn ¡😎🥚😎¡
Oh migh, Bb
1:03 marty shwarts
Это я не видел спасибо вещь
Were are the performers he ran with
Love Luis, But, Having played guitar myself for 43 yrs I cannot help but say, That little Gibby POS he's playin does not sound anywhere near as resonate, Rich, Dominating as BB's Lucille
Why he ever wanted to play that in place of a real guitar......... Hell, the kid that comes out has better tone on his Fender
The worse tribute I ever seen