Although Eric Clapton and B.B. King had a 30-plus years friendship originating with a chance meeting and subsequent jam session at New York City's Café Au Go Go in 1967, the idea for a collaborative album only crystallized during the sessions for King's 1997 album Deuces Wild. The resulting record, "Riding with the King", is a stellar event thanks to a wealth of rich material and a solid supporting cast including Jimmie Vaughan, Joe Sample and Steve Gadd.
B.B. King's extensive catalog provides a wellspring of inspiration, including signature songs such as the smoldering "Three O'Clock Blues", alongside lesser-known numbers like the ribald shuffle "Days Of Old", and the Live at the Regal chestnut "Help The Poor". Elsewhere, King and Clapton look to guitarist Big Bill Broonzy (an acoustic "Key to the Highway") and Chicago pianist Maceo Merriweather (the slow-rolling "Worried Life Blues") for inspiration. Even the non-blues numbers are delivered with a rich subtlety befitting these guitar icons' consummate musicianship. John Hiatt's title track becomes a mid-tempo exchange between old friends, while their honeyed vocals on the standard "Come Rain or Come Shine" are worthy of Ray Charles' 1959 version.
"Riding with the King" won the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album.
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Official website for Eric Clapton: www.ericclapton.com
Rock Me Baby
B.B. King & Eric Clapton Lyrics
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Rock me baby, rock me all night long
Rock me baby, like my back ain't got no bones
Rock me baby, honey, rock me slow
Rock me baby, honey, rock me slow
Rock me baby, till I want no more
Rock me all night long
Rock me all night long
Rock me all night long
Rock me all night long
Rock me all night long
Rock me all night long
Rock me all night long
Rock me all night long
Rock me all night long
Rock me all night long
Rock me all night long
The lyrics to B.B. King & Eric Clapton's song "Rock Me Baby" are primarily focused on the desire for physical affection and romantic intimacy. The repeated phrase "rock me all night long" is a plea for the singer's partner to continue holding and comforting them throughout the night, with a strong emphasis on the physical sensation of being "rocked." The line "like my back ain't got no bones" emphasizes the need for relaxation and release of tension, and highlights the power of physical touch to soothe and provide pleasure. The repetition of the phrase "rock me baby" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of romantic connection and physical touch in creating a satisfying relationship.
Overall, "Rock Me Baby" is a song that celebrates the power of physical touch and romantic intimacy, highlighting the importance of these elements in a healthy and fulfilling relationship. The repeated refrain emphasizes the power of simple physical gestures like holding and rocking to provide comfort and reassurance.
Line by Line Meaning
Rock me baby, rock me all night long
Hold me close and sway me gently with the rhythm of your music throughout the entire night.
Rock me baby, like my back ain't got no bones
Place your caring pressure upon me and rock me as if I have no bones or worries so that I can fully relax into your arms.
Rock me baby, honey, rock me slow
Take your time and caress me tenderly, slowly rocking me back and forth with a loving touch.
Rock me baby, till I want no more
Continue to hold me tight and rock me until I am completely satisfied and content in your embrace.
Rock me all night long
Please keep swaying and holding me in your arms for the entirety of the evening.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MELVIN JACKSON
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@randomnameindeed
Buddy Guy just blows everyone out of the water with his solo here. It's such an aggressive, dirty and hard hitting solo. Raw emotion. Love it!
@ExtremeWays4Bourne
I have never heard anything like it.
@garygruber1452
As much as I like Buddy Guy, we stopped going to see him in concert a couple of years ago due to his propensity to me extremely vulgar on stage. With music as great as his, that is totally unnecessary.
@Storstrom-Youtube
He is amazing, but I think that all of them are. Very equal and unique in their own right...
@joshbowers1898
@@garygruber1452 he’s a grown man Gary if he wants to say fuck on stage that’s his right , I don’t think he’s hurtin without your ticket sales
@garygruber1452
@@joshbowers1898 The fact that you can do something does not necessarily mean that you should do it.
This is one of the precepts of what we call a 'civil society'.
@danf8047
These 4 giants/legends on one stage... this will never happen again, pure music, talent and so much fun... :)
@oswaldoarias2999
No fancy clothes, the cheapest and unconfortable chairs ever and still blowing everybody minds with their talent, this was awesome 👌🏽
@nigil7386
Usually Eric is my favourite, but that Buddy’s solo is incredible
@jmr1068204
2:34 BB King approves of Clapton's amazing Blues solo skills...