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You can't move an inch without tripping over a superstar on this album of celebrity duets. On DEUCES WILD, B. B. looks beyond the blues world to collaborate with such unlikely folks as Willie Nelson, Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, and even rapper Heavy D. On newly recorded versions of classic B.B. numbers such as "The Thrill Is Gone" (with Tracy Chapman) and "Paying The Cost To Be The Boss" (with the Rolling Stones), the legendary blues guitarslinger reinvents his own material to accommodate his famous pals, whose respect for King and enthusiasm for this project are apparent on each track. Most effective are the tunes that find B.B. paired up with veteran blues belters like Joe Cocker ("Dangerous Mood") and Van Morrison ("If You Love Me").
DEUCES WILD was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album.
Personnel: B.B. King (guitar); Mick Jagger (vocals, harmonica); Paul Carrack (vocals, keyboards); David Gilmour, Dean Parks, Eric Clapton, Hugh McCracken, Lee Schell, Johnny Lee Schell, Keith Richards, Marty Stuart, Michael Landau, Neil Hubbard, Randy Jacobs, Ron Wood, Bonnie Raitt (guitar); Tamara L. Hatwan, Ken Yerke, Andrea Byers, Norman Hughes, Sid Page, Bruce Dukov, Armen Garabedian, Berj Garabedian (violin); Robert Becker (viola); Larry Colbert, Martin Tillman, Dane Little, Marston Smith, Miles Om Tackett (cello); Mickey Rafael (harmonica); Joe Saulsbury, Jr., Joe Sublett (tenor saxophone); Carl Blouin (baritone saxophone); Brian Murray, Darrell Leonard, Jamil Sharif (trumpet); Daniel Kelley, Yvonne S. Moriarty, Kurt Snyder, Daniel Kelly (French horn); Tommy Eyre (piano, Wurlitzer organ, keyboards); Jon Cleary (piano, Wurlitzer organ); Chris Stainton (piano, keyboards); Jools Holland (piano); Leon Pendarvis (organ); D'Angelo, Bill Payne (keyboards); Tony Braunagel (drums, percussion); Steve Jordan , Jim Keltner, Kenny Aronoff, Andy Newmark, Charlie Watts (drums); Lenny Castro, Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Simon Climie, Paul Waller (programming); Terrence Forsythe, Vincent Bonham, Sir Harry Bowens (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Chris Lord-Alge; Joe McGrath.
Recording information: Cherokee Rec; Cherokee Recording St; Conway Studio, Hollywood, CA; Conway Studios, Hollywood, CA; Sound Castle Studios, Silverlake, CA; Westside Studios, London, England.
Photographers: Chris Taylor; Ron Keith; Daniel Root; Michael Wilson ; Kevin Mazur; Kevin Westenberg; Paul Cox; Timothy Duffy.
Unknown Contributor Role: Tisha Fein.
Arrangers: Darrell Leonard; Phillip Marshall; Wardell Quezergue.
Personnel includes: B.B. King (guitar); Sid Page (conductor); Paul Carrack (vocals, keyboards, Hammond B-3 organ); Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, Marty Stuart (vocals, guitar, David Gilmour); Van Morrison, Tracy Chapman, Mick Hucknall, Dr. John, D'Angelo, Joe Cocker, Heavy D, Mick Jagger, Willie Nelson (vocals); Keith Richards, Ron Wood (guitar); Bruce Dukov, Armen Garabedian, Berj Garabedian, Norman Hughes, Tamara Hatwan, Kenneth Yerke, Andrea Byers (violins); Robert Becker (viola); Larry Colbert, Marston Smith, Dane Little, Martin Tillman, Miles Tackett (cello); Joe Sublett (tenor saxophone); Brian Murray (trumpet); Jools Holland (piano); Leon Pendarvis (keyboards); Tommy Eyre (keyboards); Pino Palladino (bass); Andy Newmark, Charlie Watts (drums).
Down Beat (2/98, p.59) - 3 1/2 stars (out of 5) - "Every so often, the venerable Mr. King records with various pop stars: [DEUCES WILD] finds him entertaining with characteristic warmth and sincerity on a program mixing old favorites and new tunes..." B B King Deuces Wild Songs Deuces Wild Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   PLEASING...
Blues with a Soulful Twist
Submitted by PMC227 (Louisiana) 
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B.B. King Plays on....
This is a great compilation of artists playing some classic blues with B.B. You can't go wrong, not a bad song in the bunch. This album was recommended to me, I gave it as a Christmas present and after one listen had to have a copy for myself. Hard to find in the stores.
Submitted by a reviewer (Washington, D.C.)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Dueces wild presents an exceptional style
This album is absolutely unique. The style of blues played in it goes far beyond my expectations. I had loved this album since it came out. Dueces Wild features many other artists, which gives so much style to it.
Submitted by gec_ (Fulton, MO, USA)
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Dueces wild presents an exceptional style
This album is absolutely unique. The style of blues played in it goes far beyond my expectations. I had loved this album since it came out. Dueces Wild features many other artists, which gives so much style to it.
Submitted by gec_ (Fulton, MO, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Have loved the CD since it was released
I received the CD in about 1998 as a present because I am known to be a B.B.King fan. I recently bought 2 copies for friends who happened to hear it at my home while entertaining. They, too, are thrilled to have it.
Submitted by Tammy (Savannah, GA)
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