BB KING LIVE @ CROSSROADS FESTIVAL 2007 - INCLUDING SPEECH

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[VAB0L0]

"The King's Speech"

[truthrg]

BB King paying tribute to Eric Clapton - such humility - we sincerely need this kind of humility and actions with govenernments claiming to represent their people who elected them - yet they are supposed to be servants to the people - but we become slaves and servants to the wishes of politicicans, corporations and all who share in their spoils 'in the name of the people'

[3rdPR]

@truthrg oh shit

[willwelsh816]

hubert looks so damn happy, playing with one of his heroes :)

[Muppio]

Mr King is a very classy man

[sigge54]

Lovely video!!!

[rasaecnai]

"So i say this all to you: May i live for ever, but may YOU live forever and a day. Because I hate to be here when you passed away. And when they laid me out to rest... may the last voices i hear be yours saying 'while we was alive we was friends.' God bless you." -BB King

such great words from a great man. I thank you for feeding my soul BB King,

[rasaecnai]

That got to be the GREATEST compliment any mere mortal can have right there...

[terzolilu]

"keep it down guys, keep it down". BB really feel the Blues and he NEED the Blues.

That's amazing. From 4:00 he want to say something sweet from all of us and HE NEED A BLUES PAD TO DO IT. May your name never be forget in the world.

Thanks BB

[terzolilu]

i'm cryin'

[lapwiz]

I'll be playing the blues even if I got in my pocket is a single silver dollar.

[jeffinphx]

As warm as BB's speech was, it was kinda chilling at the time seeing it live, it struck me as a last great public signoff for BB. 

[AwakeLoner]

So that's all "HE" is now. A guy in a white shirt.

[hungerstriker27]

As anyone, I always known eric clapton, but it´s only in the last months when I have been researching and listening to his incredible extensive career, and you know what? It´s amazing. I don´t think there´s anybody who have the influence that eric had in the last 50 years. It´s amazing. Yardbirds, blues breakers, the les paul+marshall combo, the playing, cream, solo career, collaborations, the crossroads fest. I don´t have words. All my respect to the MAN, Eric Clapton... and bb of course

[PbVeritas]

"White guy"... THATS ERIC CLAPTON!^^



[ilovetrains3]

Best speech ever.

[moon1973drummer]

The real king of the blues

[polyjr]

Hail the King !!!!!!!

[filerocktheworld]

He says that Clapton flew out and helped him with his first record. BB's first record was in 1956. Clapton first came to the US in 1967.

[25maladict12]

@filerocktheworld first CD. not record.

[jorgenmac]

@filerocktheworld CD.

[aebyko]

Great, great song. Too bad you kept starting and stopping the song and never let it play in its entirety. Nothing more annoying then someone editing the hell of out a song and completely losing the feel of the moment. I have this DVD and it is awesome. Too bad you don't know how to edit properly.

[jonesyb]

@aebyko Yeah it was a bit annoying but at least he put the effort in. I would not have seen this speech without it and I've even bought the DVD for two people based on a Sky hour version of the gig. What a legend B.B King is. Wonder what he thinks of John Mayer.

[stangebrew1]

31st march 2006 i was front row watching BB King. The song ended and he threw his plectrum straight at me and it landed an inch away from my foot, (you would'nt believe me if i told you which song) its framed now and i will cherish it forever. forget the grammy's , awards , money etc. for eric clapton this must top everything.

[AceInTheWhole94]

Amazing...simply fucking great

[sonycall]

this guy is awsome...

[slowmonkey156]

I was there. The best day of my life. To witness this moment was absolutely amazing. God bless you B.B., and may you live forever.

[william1theguitarwah]

oh that old fussy eric, hed come on out and kick up an old hoof of a mess and it wouldnt be pretty ladies and gentlemen

[GVMX050]

the guy in the white t shirt is Eric Clapton ya goof

[TheBucket4Life]

Lol BB is signed up to play at this years Crossroads Festival. He's still going...

[WNxLigerzx]

@TheBucket4Life

omg i wanna go so badly, but its so friggin far away =(

[youtellemandre]

clapton is god, bb king is black jesus

[TheGP8]

Its Eric Clapton whos takin pictures!

[MikeAsHimself]

Damn, BB King is still going around? Holy shit he's awesome, lol

[MrSouthernrock27]

the guy in the white shirt is eric clapton u idiot

[cda1987]

BB's speach give me chill bumbs!!!!

[OstropoloS]

stupid guy in white shirt :P

[drockadam6]

That guy is Eric Clapton :)

[OstropoloS]

no waaaaaaayyyyyy!!!! i had NO IDEA!!! (please recognize my sarcasm)

[drockadam6]

Hhaha, :D

[lunamysun]

"When Love Comes To Town" :: Have to wipe my tears away... BB & EC, I do love you. Keep on "Riding with The King" 4ever and a day...

[stuagu]

an absolute class act

[BlindLemonJaffaCake]

BB King ... a great great man.

[bfg9000]

An hero! I love him as person and artist

[andrew6306]

What a guy,king of the blues. Anyone know the name of this track. Cool bass player as well.

[drockadam6]

That guy in the white shirt is Eric Clapton

[NordReportage]

BB KING is KULT! yeahaaaw.. great music

[pdsroxy1]

do what you can to see him. it's something to regret if you miss him. also, dress like he's the king . show your respect. suits for the men, dress and great shoes for the ladies. he is the man so act like it!! i've seen him many times. best one was at a little tiny bar in san diego. he saw me (dressed to the nines) and motions me to right in front of him and says,"what's a fine lookin' young white girl like you doin' in a place like this?" i say," i'm here for you, baby!" and he kissed me!! omg!

[Prettypurple1]

I love him...I hope upon hopes that I get a chance to see him live in concert.

[drg92asturias]

it's a bit out of sync, but great vid!!

[leavittobeaver]

look at hubert havin fun with jimmie thats nice

[EVfnWls]

Some of these guys are the reason Stevie played what he played.

[LilAorfan]

dude i hope the guy that made the video knows the guy in the white T is Eric Clapton .. lmao !!!

[aypee16]

does anyone know who the drummer is!?

[wyattsky]

I saw him live, and I must say, I don't think ANYONE else respects as much as they entertain their audience.

He only gets better the older he gets!

That being the case...

MAY HE LIVE FOREVER!

[paulflotron]

I Salute You The King of the Blues. I love how Robert Cray is a part of the Crossroads Festival as well. Really loved seeing Eric Clapton & Robert Cray in concert in 1983. Incredible talent on this stage!

[pith44]

he's simply the king, and as long humankind exist he will live. simply awesome.

[tl2ustee]

Nice to see Robert Cray and Hubert Sumlin up there.

[Peddant]

Classy stuff

[kzearo]

The picture and sound quality of this video is very good.

[maydiremay7]

thanks for subtitles.

[jeffinphx]

It was pretty amazing to be there and hear BB 'getting real' with us all. If you all haven't read EC's new-ish book ... it's a great read of an amazing life and BB's little speech just kinda validated many of the things you get from the book.

[bluesboy25000]

I love Eric's book. He credits everything to BB, Robert Johnson and Buddy Guy. I think that's awesome. BB's tone is the best man, so thick and chunky and his playing is spot on man!

[CinAcid100]

The guy with the white shirt. cute. It's eric Clapton xD

[LhisesII]

I got moved by his speech... now imagine how Clapton feels!

[Tayplupe]

Gets me every time. Bless you BB.

[Polegarino]

Amazing!

The emotion here inside just woke up!

[Stratolespaul80]

love that speech

[grozengyz]

Superb!!!

[LauriRHCP]

WOW! I'm in tears!

PS: BB, don't scare us!