B.B. King - Let the Good Times Roll

This is a live performance by B.B. King and his magnificent orchestra doing their version of the classic song "Let the Good Times Roll".
The song was originally recorded by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five in 1946. The song was written by "Lovin" Sam Theard and it was co-credited to Fleecie Moore who was Jordan's wife. Sometimes she would be credited even if she hadn't written the song, to get around music publishing restrictions. The song was a hit when it was recorded by Louis Jordan. (Original Jordan performance embeded below).

It has since been recorded by Ray Charles, Georgie Fame, and B.B. King obviously. I really love BB's version of this song. It's up tempo and it's got such a nice groove. King does an amazing solo, but his rhythm guitarist Leon Warren also does a great solo which King of course rightfully credits him for. BB a man with all the talent in the world and not even a hint of an ego. I also love how BB claps to the time signature, brings remembrance of the old days of the blues and how long King has been in the game. It's a great performance of this classic song.

Enjoy ; )

Stevie Ray Vaughan - Come On (Part III)

This is a live performance from blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. He performs the song "Come On" originally recorded on the 1985 album "Soul to Soul".
The song was originally recorded and performed by Earl King. The song is also known under the title "Let the Good Times Roll".
The song was popularized by Jimi Hendrix who covered the song on his "Electric Ladyland" record. Hendrix sped up the song, but kept the original guitar riffs etc. SRV's version is basically a cover of the Hendrix version.
The song was also done by Freddie King and many other artists.

Enjoy, and let the good times roll ; )