I've got a sweet little angel baby
I love the way she spread her wings
I've got a sweet little angel baby
And I love the way she spread her wings
And when she wraps her arms around me
She bring me joy and everything
Yeah she do

I asked my baby for a nickel
And she gave me a twenty Dollar bill
I asked my baby for a nickel y'all
And she gave me a twenty Dollar bill
I asked a little girl for a drink of liquor
And she gave me a whiskey still

And if my baby would leave me oh
I believe I would die
And if my baby leave
I believe I would die
And oh, if you quit me
Please tell me the reason why

I've got a sweet little angel baby
I love the way she spreads her wings, oh yeah
I've got a sweet little angel baby
And I love the way she spreads her wings
And when she wraps her arms around me
She bring me joy and everything
Oh yeah

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Written by: Jules Bihari, Riley B. King

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Ricardo Vizcaíno Meléndez

5y↑80

Lyrics
I've got a sweet little angel
I love the way she spreads her wings
Yes, got a sweet little angel
I love the way she spread her wings
Yes, when she spreads her wings around me, people
I get so hot and everything

You know, I ask my baby for a nickel
And she gave me a twenty-dollar bill
Oh yes, I asked my baby for a nickel
And she gave me a twenty-dollar bill
Well, you know I ask her for a little drink of liquer
And she gave me a whiskey still

Oh yeah, if my baby quit me
Lord, I do believe I would die
Oh yeah, if my baby should quit me
Lord, I do believe I would die

Lord, if you don't love me, little angel
Please tell me the reason why

Deep Khamaru

13w↑1

"Sweet Little Angel"

I've got a sweet little angel
I love the way she spread her wings
Yes got a sweet little angel
I love the way she spread her wings
Yes, when she spreads her wings around me
I get joy, and everything

You know I asked my baby for a nickel
And she gave me a $20 bill
Oh yes, I asked my baby for a nickel
And she gave me a $20 bill
Whoah, you know I ask her to buy a little drink of liquor
And she gave me a whiskey still

Oh, if my baby should quit me
I believe I would die
Oh if my baby should quit me
Lord I do believe I would die
Yes if you don't love me little angel
Please tell me the reason why

The999999999abc

5y↑2

I've got a sweet little angel
I love the way she spreads her wings
Yes, got a sweet little angel
I love the way she spread her wings
Yes, when she spreads her wings around me
I get so hot and everything

You know, I ask my baby for a nickel
And she gave me a twenty-dollar bill
Oh yes, I asked my baby for a nickel
And she gave me a twenty-dollar bill
Well, you know I ask her for a little drink of liquer
And she gave me a whiskey still

Oh yeah, if my baby quit me
Lord, I do believe I would die
Oh yeah, if my baby should quit me
Lord, I do believe I would die

Lord, if you don't love me, little angel
Please tell me the reason why

All comments from YouTube:

Colorado Man

7y↑1K

When you think the guitar part is enough to make him a legend, He starts singing and you just can't believe your ears.

Rest in Peace King!

O.N.E

@Coutinho outro fzd vergonha, com uma mediocridade de torcida sem sentido..

O.N.E

@Gabriel .O vergonha

insideoutface

1y↑1

Amen to that

kay grimes

2y↑1

WYS.Thank you,Casey Grimes-Finley,Chicago,Illinois

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9californication

6y↑553

I love BB King's philosophy on playing the guitar. He does not attempt to overwhelm his audience with a ton of notes, but instead picks the melodies and licks he wants to use extremely carefully and with "soul". Through his guitar, perhaps, we were allowed to glimpse into his personality.

Kim Nieuwenkamp

23w

Wowwww yessss

Brian Rivers

Alfie Fenton

@Rob Godwin man i can tell you’re more into rock guitar with more notes, which is fair enough and your opinion alone is still valid, but bb is probably one of the biggest inspirations to your favourite guitarist lmao his playing was so articulated and soulful in many peoples eyes. he may be over rated to you, but you have to admit this is an amazing performance

DOMINUS PIERCING

Great! Someone know where BB was in this performance and where?

Johnnyc drums

4y↑1

@Rob Godwin ; Maybe off by some "cents" if you know what they are.
Johnnyc drums knows this, but isn't he primarily known as a blues singer?
Who are you to decide what my (or anyones) blues scale is?

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bluesjamfusion

7y↑96

Many people under estimate the impact of the backing band. BB King always had a killer band. Makes a big difference.

K Malloy

He was the OG

G Tomaselli

29w↑1

Joshua Howe

2y↑3

I saw him live toward the end. His band was phenomenal

Nicholas D.

6y↑360

I love the faces he makes. He's feeling our feelings for us.

paxxx

14w

Too bad for him.

Queen Laiya

2y↑2

Same

mSc

2y↑3

Its like he plays the guitar by his feelings and not by his hands...

Justsomeguy...

2y↑1

Alexander Reyes

2y↑2

agree😍

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Jamie McMillan

6y↑329

Nobody ever made a guitar sing like B.B.

Bryan Gleason

Stevie Ray made his axe sing and scream.

Jonny Edwards

17w

gary moore

erick saul chang perez

45w

@Roland Ramirez what do you mean?

Ma Ki

1y↑2

Mark knopfler?

JustS

2y↑6

Jimi Hendrix?

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cybertiledude

6y↑111

I've been playing for over 30 years and I'm still humbled everytime I hear BB play. Anyone can play a blues scale but how many people can make you cry with one note?

Mv Hax 2 Ftw

4y↑1

True, i am trying to learn that right now

Conny Aidanpää

5y↑292

Love how he handles the bad note he played at 0:48. "If you make a mistake, just make sure to make the same mistake twice and people will think it was intentionally".

Arkad Aurum

42w

@Bob Saturday he definitely didn’t mean to hit that note lol

Pelican Cove Beach

1y↑2

@Conny Aidanpää lol

Conny Aidanpää

1y↑2

@Pelican Cove Beach No, he made it twice. 😁

richard

1y↑2

He's playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order

Pelican Cove Beach

2y↑2

He made a mistake?

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bigphil303

5y↑22

You can just hear the emotion in his playing... I love the blues.

Jeff Stockton

2y↑19

In the summer of 1972, I was 14 years old and went to my first concert. BB King was playing a small theatre in my hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. After the show, my friend and I went back stage to look around. In one of the tiny rooms, sat the Blues Boy himself, lovingly wiping down Lucille. He invited us in and we sat and talked to him for a good 30 minutes. He was nothing but kind to two young, White teenagers, giving us autographs and embossed guitar picks. I’d been taping the show on a small portable recorder and recorded it all and our conversation . Unfortunately, in one of my many moves over the years, I lost the tape sometime in the late 90’s. R.I.P. Blues Boy King. 💙 🎸

LindoHorizonte

41w↑2

"2 white teenagers", I'll NEVER understand that North American race obsession, everything, everyone has to be seen through races.

Bernd Koelbl

46w↑2

Oh yes ! This is such a wonderful story and it`s so sad that you lost the recording of this evening !

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TC V

7y↑37

Esas expresiones faciales al tocar la guitarra
expresan el amor que le tenia a la guitarra

Feliz cumpleaños, gran rey

Ricardo Vizcaíno Meléndez

5y↑80

Trash Bulb

6y↑151

I love how his whole hand shook when he bent a note. RIP King of the blues

rossnavy

5y↑1

King of the vibrato

Srinivas Prabhu

5y↑2

Sure man! He leaves his energy and playing for us :)

Bob Saturday

6y↑10

Rachel Carreras
no he ain't , only his earthly body

Rachel Carreras

6y↑1

sadly he is dead T_T

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Ruby Edson Rodrigues

5y↑5

A guitarra é como se fosse parte dele,e as expressões faciais que ele faz...cara,Blues é a união do concreto e do abstrato.Corpo e alma na mesma frequência.E B.B king é a prova do que eu digo.

nicsandknacksandseans

6y↑68

I don't think anyone ever has had more control of volume than BB. He can do swells without the knob!

Kamil Kotowski

4y↑6

Well, Peter Green (who was admired by BB King) was the master of dynamics too!

Bboy Mury

6y↑59

eterno BB KING.

Quanto sentimento em uma musica!!!!

MARIO

3y↑1

Br no blues ! kkk
só não domina o mundo por q não quer

Cleber Jhony

3y↑1

Br estamos juntos!

Masterson Rodrigues

6y↑5

ae tem uns br aq tmbm kkkkkkk

Richard werkNprog Hall

1y↑11

This video is an upfront lesson on the power of using dynamics when soloing. The patience, the phrasing, the space, all leading to the build-up. Few Blues guitarists ever did it better than Mr. King; in fact, I would dare say that many of them probably learned it FROM HIM. Respect and RIP.

Fernanda Braz

3y↑8

Maravilhosa são as músicas do B.B. King, trazem paz e harmonia ao meu coração, além de me darem a calma que necessito muitas vezes. É raro achar pessoa no Brasil de bom gosto musical, como o meu....

Herminator3009

7y↑8

BB King is a music legend. Obviously he will be missed, but he had/has the respect and admiration of millions of people. Rest in Peace, Mr. King.

carinonero

6y↑16

isso é uma obra de arte!

Masterson Rodrigues

6y↑2

Um revel na parada

Amil Eoj

2y↑4

A masterclass in blues playing and singing by one of the greatest masters of both.

Peppers515

7y↑7

Every note that emanates from his body means absolutely everything. They don't come from a string on a fretboard, or his vocal chords, they come from his very soul.

Michael Holmes

7y↑192

For the first few minutes, I thought whats the big deal? Other players have had better tone. But then a subtle turn of the volume knob at 3:00 changes EVERYTHING... I used to read that BB could say a lot more with one note than other players could say in a thousand and they ain't kidding. Now I've witnessed it.

Brian Dela Rosa

42w↑1

@L3ONARDO07 Thanks!

L3ONARDO07

42w↑2

@Brian Dela Rosa Just keep listening to the greats. You got this!

Brian Dela Rosa

42w↑1

@L3ONARDO07 Nailed it on the head man, I know because I'm struggling with that right now LOL

هدهد الوادي

1y↑2

@L3ONARDO07 man this is story of my life, when I started my journey in the blues, this is what overwhelms me, man every time I listen to bb specially here the 60s stuff, he was at his peak, this makes me blue every time I listen to it, musically this is the purest and sweetest... man the words are so fragile to describe, man this is the blues.

Rich Moran

And he told his story didn't he...

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Merrivale.

4y↑3

B.B. King never fails to play chord/note progression that makes me screw up my face. What a friggin BEAST he was when it came to blues. RIP to the King of Blues ❤️

Celio19891

7y↑6

Truly a talent that will never be forgotten. Many of my favorite musical acts owe so much to this man and for damn good reason. A true legend in music history that will continue to live on in the hearts of myself and many others for generations to come.

andre fernando

35w↑3

gosto muito do estilo rapido dele, gostei mais ainda com o passar da idade ele deixo um som "com menos notas por assim dizer" , que qualquer um reconhece que era ele q estava tocando

Timmy Masse

5y↑43

Everyone's talking about the well sustained note at 3:00 but I'm more gripped by that gorgeous turnaround lick at 0:55. Golly gosh goodness wow, I want that lick

Alfie Fenton

1y↑1

if you want to figure out the phrasing, the notes are the 4th note of this scale (pentatonic) then a half step below the root note then the root note all on the higher octave obviously

Red Headed Step Child

7y↑5

Rest In Peace, Sir. The Thrill may be gone, but your music will live forever.

Pedro Conceição

45w↑2

Nosso Rey do Blues inesquecível.

Deep Khamaru

13w↑1

Storm AngeL

4y↑3

Lindo demais como b.b King faz a guitarra chorar

Josiane Santos

7y↑4

De ouvir de olhos fechados...

michael lynch

5y↑4

The fans think the song is over before the lyrics even begin, I love blues music and the way BB King hits those long never ending notes just does it for me.. notes like a fortnight

Robert Hutchings

2y↑2

EPIC Performance by the greatest blues guitarist to ever live on this earth… From my very soul RIP Riley B. King.

Jim Channell

6y↑11

This is so good ! Really wish I 'd got to see BB perform one time during his life.

Flor Noriega

1y↑1

Tanta pasión canalizada en Arte!!! Gracias gracias gracias!! ❤️

Leonardo Oria Peña I Lillo

4y↑2

no puedo creer que haya pasado 34 años de mi vida sin escuchar esta maravilla, que pasión en una sola canción, con poca letra y pocos instrumentos este hombre logra cautivar el corazon
bb king ten por seguro que tu legado se lo transmitire a mi hija ya que ella es mi sweet little angel grande master

Yuri Prado

6y↑81

Holy Sh$%t! B.B. King breaking the Matrix right here...The guitar is crying in his hands...RIP Legend!

John B

6y↑4

I think I've listened to it 20 times. can always find something new to love here.

Kaylee & Izzy

6y↑2

Yuri Prado I met his daughter yesterday Shirley king

Elixir Booth

7y↑4

We lose another great legend. Rest in Peace my dear B.B King. So glad I got a chance to fall in love with your music before you passed away. The way you toured the continents and hit those blues notes till the age of 89, I don't think anyone can or ever will. You gave us Santana, John Mayer, Derek Trucks, Gary Clark jr. and so many more great artists. The world has so much to thank you for, we shall remember you. Now you can finally jam with SRV, Albert King and Mr. Collins again

Chad B.

6y↑6

Many have tried but nobody makes a guitar sing like this man IMO. This is where it all started.

Country Guitar Classics

7y↑1

R.I.P. B.B.
You were a huge influence on me. Thanks for all the great music and for showing us how you don't have to be a flashy guitar player to be a great guitar player. You put more feeling in one note than most do with 100!

Chilled TJ

2y↑1

I get goosebumps each time I listen to bb king play. What a legend

IDIGMUZAK

7y↑4

My favorite guitar player and singer all wrapped into one person. Amazing.

Lindsey Campbell

6y↑3

Such a great performance. RIP B.B. King

jjam291

7y↑12

The greatest guitarist to ever play...R.I.P BB KING!!!

Billblues Bluesnogueira

5y↑2

o melhor de todos!!!!!

Mr Kite

7y↑2

RIP... The thrill is never gone when listening to BB King.

House on the Rock

7y↑53

This is how it is meant to sound. Love it

Robert Velasquez

6y↑16

His favorite blues player is probably Taylor Swift.

Swapnendu & Sunburnt Siblings

6y↑7

+Jozef Joze You completely missed the feel of the song that's why you are complaining about the glitches.

Jozef Joze

7y↑3

but you're right..nobody is perfect

House on the Rock

ooooooohhhh lol I see

Jozef Joze

7y↑1

he was cocky by hitting them with the no looker like jordan

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Let’s Fly

4y↑2

Music comes from the soul and you can see BB feeling every note........

Killer Queen/64

7y↑3

This just brought tears to my eyes,...God bless you BB and thank you for sharing your precious gift with the world. Rest in Paradise King

Ashlee's Korner

4y↑2

This put goosebumps on me ❤

Jim Thompson

3y↑1

Everything about this is superb. The opening solos, the singing and the horn arrangements. And B. B. was so great at dramatizing his songs with his facial expressions. He always gave us 100% heart and soul along with impeccable professionalism in every detail and that pure clear tone in both his singing and guitar.

Y F

4y↑1

you can see the ecstasy in face whenever he sings or plays... RIP KING

Ben Acors Music

1y↑1

@1:43 He tuned up, and then seamlessly went back right on time. Didn’t even miss a beat!! That’s impressive. 🔥

Jon H

7y↑1

RIP King.. Your music is life.. and you will forever live!!

David Matthew Shere

7y↑1

I honestly believed B.B. King would outlive me by decades. In a way, no doubt he will.
R.I.P.

Rafael Munhoz

6y↑1

senti o blues 👏👏👏

Emerson Dracuria

Uma lenda tocando maravilhosamente impecável. ..

Larry Herbert

49w

I just love BB King playing and singing- he's THE BEST at doing the vibrato on his guitar style.

Jim Guiney

7y↑1

R.I.P. Mr. King. Thank you for all of the inspiration over all of these years.

Corey Sherman

3y↑3

I want music like this today!

Tony Blitzessioni

3y↑1

one of the best performances ever

Cowboy SS

6y↑1

BB King is a legend along with other blues legends no one can play like them

Moshe7

5y↑4

Rest in peace King Of Blues🎸❤

Bernd Koelbl

2y↑6

0:48 The Master is a halftone to deep for a moment - but his playing so sweet and tender ! Fantastic !

Funerxl

3y↑1

He melts the guitar with his fingers, then he melts the atmosphere with his voice

Erick B

7y↑1

Rest in Peace, B.B. King, thank you for everything. :')

XVENTORX

7y↑2

The King is gone but will never be forgotten!!

Sandro Sobral

Eterno B.B.King valeu por cada nota graciosamente tocada e interpretada. Pra mim a maior inspiração. Que Deus esteja sempre ao seu lado.

Tristan

this gives me goosebumps 🤤..

David Martelli

3y↑4

This man loved to play the guitar. You could see in his face that he loved to play that damn instrument. I bet he played for hours all alone and got into it just as hard

Jesse Cole

5y↑34

I love BB's "hype man" off to the side, throwing in a "yeah," every six seconds.

Timothy Viva

7y↑3

Nothing great ever dies. Riley King gave us such a great gift.

Aarya Nakhate

27w↑9

I am in my teen age
Many of my friends are into pop music
But for me blues hit different....
I wish you was alive today and I could watch you perform live somewhere 😭
Love you king 👑

MeirFiveNight

this literally knocked me off my feet... incredible... truly the king

Said Muhammad Izzat

3y↑8

OMG. His voice when he was young...

Sandra Rodríguez

7y↑5

brilliant man, rest in peace

Carlitox b

3y↑1

His playing is poetry

Braden Forrest

3y↑7

it’s crazy how much his guitar sounds like him singing

Daniel Gandra

6y↑2

Ícone do Blues

Nicolas Carpio

de la musica*

Michael DeTorrice

7y↑1

May you rest in in eternal peace and happiness, Thanks for the memories BB, you will be missed.

PROMERO

2y↑1

como afina la guitarra estando tocando chavon, es un genio

Andy Inwards

Gets me to my happy place. Classic, all-time great stuff.

Freeze Biggs

7y↑2

first time listening to this and its amazing bout to start checking out alot more of his stuff

Kr1cT0fa

2y↑2

He always played his guitar like a real professional.

Walkerboy

one of the greats and will forever be remembered as one. <3

Andrew Borromey

3y↑1

Jesus once said that: " ...the kingdom of Heaven is within". When you watch B.B. King perform, you have to conclude that he was in Heaven every time he played and sang. He was certainly one of the most talented humans who ever lived.

Carolyn Ross

May be the best B.B.I've ever heard. Just Wow!

ZAS ZS

5y↑1

No puedo decir mucho.
Solo diré que tengo una sonrisa en la cara de ver y escuchar esto.
JAZS⚡

MARIO

Essa lenda do blues aí é era foda

Stravinsky Cruz

5y↑5

Bb king!! Played the blues like a god!!! He is the very defintion of blues.

Cat Daddy

This is about the time I first saw him. He was a great showman and one of the best bandleaders in the business. This band was one of his best!

Ramon Sanchez

Impressive input on the Guitar of BBKing with This Blues great performance forever your Blues at the highest level 🎸

Ray Marion

Thanks BB and company this is inspiring and gets better each time I hear it!

Kevin Genus

Beautiful bass lines.... this is a master class.

xlilintrovert

7y↑1

rest easy, absolute legend

LadyOfThePalace

Thank you for your service Mr. B.B. King. 🙏🏾💟

fedoragibson

this is the first time i see bb incorporate chords into one of his solos....or anywhere else for that matter. until now, i had only seen him play lines. great vid, thanks for the upload!