Black Magic Woman
Gary Moore and B.B. King Lyrics

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Got a black magic woman
Got a black magic woman
I got a black magic woman
Got me so blind I can't see
That she's a black magic woman
She's tryin' to make a devil out of me
Don't turn your back on me baby
Don't turn your back on me baby

Don't turn your back on me baby
Stop messin' around with your tricks
Don't turn your back on me baby
You just might pick up my magic sticks
Got your spell on me baby
Got your spell on me baby
You got your spell on me baby
Turning my heart into stone

I need you so bad magic woman
I can't leave you alone.

Overall Meaning

In the song Black Magic Woman, Gary Moore and B.B. King describe a woman who has a powerful and dark allure, one that has taken hold of the singer, blinding him to her manipulative ways. She is described as a black magic woman who is trying to turn the singer into a devil with her spell, and despite his misgivings, he cannot resist her hold over him. The lyrics warn her not to "mess around" with her tricks and not to turn her back on the singer, lest she unleash his "magic sticks" upon her.

The song speaks to the idea of being drawn in by something in spite of your better judgment, succumbing to temptation and becoming ensnared by someone who holds a mysterious and perhaps sinister power. The lyrics suggest that this power is not necessarily evil or dangerous, but rather something that can seduce and trap, turning the heart to stone.

Overall, Black Magic Woman is an evocative and powerful song that explores the complexities of desire, temptation, and the illusion of control.

Line by Line Meaning

Got a black magic woman
I am in a relationship with a woman who practices dark magic.

Got me so blind I can't see
My infatuation with her has blinded me from seeing her true intentions.

That she's a black magic woman
I have come to realize that she is a practitioner of the supernatural arts.

She's tryin' to make a devil out of me
She is attempting to corrupt me and lead me down a path of darkness.

Don't turn your back on me baby
Please do not ignore or abandon me.

Stop messin' around with your tricks
Please stop using your magic to manipulate me and others.

You just might pick up my magic sticks
If you continue to toy with me, you may end up being cursed with my own supernatural abilities.

Got your spell on me baby
I am under your potent and irresistible spell.

Turning my heart into stone
Your magic is making me emotionally numb and unfeeling.

I need you so bad magic woman
Despite all of this, I cannot resist my attraction to you and continue to desire your affections.

I can't leave you alone
Even though your intentions may be dark and corrupted, I am unable to break free of your bewitching grip on my soul.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Peter Alan Green

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Comments from YouTube:

@footballandhooligans9164

9w↑74

2024 who's still watching hit your thumbs up!

@kirillgawrilov7331

6w↑1

We are hier

@Stan84373

1y↑118

2023 who’s still watching hit the thumbs up

@jodywilliams4222

11w↑8

2024 check in yall🤘🏼😂

@pioalmighty3593

9w↑6

2024🤘🏻

@dylanturigliatto915

8w↑2

2024 e non smetterò mai

@vahnlightspeed8909

11w↑38

2024 anyone?

@RickSanchez-bg5dx

🙋🏽‍♂️

@brandonakins3745

Yeah 🤘🏻

@leoparati

6w↑1

2025, 2016 a ever

@dodzey27

5w↑1

Yep

@melv8948

5w↑1

Yep 🎸

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@robertfaber3839

18w↑54

The best part for me is how Gary Moore pays respect to B.B, and never overplays him. Gorgeous blues, simple and elegant. Masterclass.

@FernWinchester

15w

So true

@johnarnold893

13w↑1

Two Masters of the Guitar working together.

@bonghitsandlove

8w↑1

24 anyone??

@hectortorres8662

I agree

@brandonstephens4479

2y↑914

Still giving me the goosebumps in 2022.. I keep coming back for more! Thanks for all the love you guys!!

@alibelmaaza6079

2y↑9

I feel you brother, and i was right now old when i knew that gary moore played with BB king, sooooo, i'm soooo amazed

@nathanielmartin6093

2y↑6

Just found this gem 💎

@jeannizerolle3101

2y↑2

@brandon stephens same here bud end of same month same year !!

@ASMRGRATITUDE

2y↑7

Embarrassed to say Tik-Tok led me to this gem just today

@fafagbedemah8960

2y↑4

At least once a day brother!!

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@aashishkhadka8303

3y↑681

Sounds like one guitar is screaming and other is comforting it. Absolutely phenomenal !!!!!

@sircoynie

3y↑27

Absolutely spot on comment!

@charmainemcclure6816

2y↑17

Perfect analogy!

@KN-lr1vo

2y↑14

One guitarist represents the wife, the other represents the husband...this song has deep meanings for a long time couples for one already pass away...really blue in deed.

@stuartsiglain3972

2y↑1

??????

@boriszivkovic9933

2y↑5

Absolutely perfect explained

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@ngwachefranknoel9616

2y↑419

Who's still watching this in mid 2022.
Still gives me chills down my spine.
The facial expressions of BB king 👑 is 1 in a mil.
Much love 🤩

@vjagadeesan6151

2y↑5

Yeah, He is 1 in a MILL..N, THE KING !

@rayfabris2512

2y↑2

I've got my les paul plugged in and play along with this,it's cool blues oh btw it's 8am Sunday morning in California been warming up since 6:30 so now it's time to wake the neighbors and turn it up

@jackjudge3585

2y↑5

I’m listening, because every once in awhile I am struck with good taste and intelligence 😃

@saairajinish

@@jackjudge3585 same here😉

@ryansmithy1846

2y↑2

Watching this in 2029

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@mlwtube2002

2y↑283

What’s so amazing is that Gary knows how to make the exact duplicate of BB’s lead with zero hesitation. It’s like he can actually communicate through the fretboard as he was speaking. It’s so fluid it’s totally amazing.

@mattholland0202

2y↑23

These two guitars absolutely are speaking to each other. Music is a language, and this is about the best proof of it I've ever seen

@davidhey52

2y↑7

He’s th perfect student

@sascho8792

1y↑1

That's the groove <3

@heavyaltillery4861

1y↑5

that was his perfect pitch at work

@LDacic

Well not like they didn't rehearse this.. Brilliant nonetheless!

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@rajo7066

3y↑495

BB King's face when Gary copies everything he does is priceless.

@tysonthomson6847

3y↑20

I LOVE IT

@markgibbins4143

3y↑43

I love it I think he really enjoyed Gary’s playing

@pyrogian

3y↑14

gary is one in awe =)

@petartodorovic2901

2y↑20

They bouth are FKING legends

@jimkostan9932

2y↑13

BB does that every time he plays with somebody else. That's his Showmanship.

@estebanquito5063

3y↑811

The conversation between those two guitars was something else, something above earth

@seaangelable

3y↑11

THAT'S RIGHT ❤

@mityaypolov6118

3y↑10

Yeah, it's really cool.

@samueldonasavila506

3y↑6

Lo maximo

@peunt1144

3y↑6

One of the greatest duo

@nickcoupe2964

3y↑17

I've heard people say the aim of playing guitar is to mimic the human voice, hence the use of vibrato. This duet is like a conversation between two old friends who haven't seen each other for a while.

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@ssgpentland8241

32w↑57

watching BB's face go from surprise to shock to impressed during the call/reply solo was awesome. 30 years ago and still one of the best performances of this song

@roberyeyo

16w↑3

B.B. King y Gary Moore juntos no existirá nadie en el mundo que supere esa versión de "The thrill is gone" . ¡Besos al cielo!, desde Argentina.

@jenniferwhitewolf3784

2y↑182

I met BB in early 1970, .. he even let me play some licks on Lucille... He was an amazing man.. one of the most incredible souls I ever met. His handshake was like being held by angels... He was a very very special soul indeed. May their souls both be someplace wonderful, playing the Celestial Blues...

@Dudeman1993

2y↑6

Cap

@sys7855

Amaging!

@redondobruno

2y↑1

Felt emotioned by your comment. This is it!

@catrojana3694

WOW 😲 and he gifted Lucille to Pope John Paul ll iirc. 💕

@justink9912

51w

It hurts my wee when I poop

@naulahka1

2y↑648

I have seen BB King performing this on many occasions with the best guitarists, yet no one, no one, is in harmony with him like the late great Gary Moore.

@mikelair9144

2y↑17

Anyone who can play blues like this AND Rick with Thin Lizzy is guitar god. GARY MOORE!

@ceeeemeeee

2y↑16

I'm jealous. I wish I got the chance to see both these musical geniuses

@radunegrut9192

2y↑2

So true! They had a special musical bond..

@mauropugnali2599

2y↑2

Questo è vero, ma anche eric Clapton

@valerierechel8097

2y↑5

Oh my, oh my😪 they are both gone from this plane😓. But their music

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@angelawatson1594

4y↑1.6K

How cool 😎 is this
Who else is enjoying this in 2020?

@antoniobuerkert7715

4y↑19

Gotta love Gary so methodical and such a class act to play when he plays with the great King.

@cannavaun

4y↑38

I hope to still be listening to this in 2050. It doesn't get much better than this.

@DemonLordy1974

4y↑9

lol me, well those two just came somehow to my mind, dont know why :) 2 masters of da bluez :) and i am sure this is live from cloud 9, so lovely guitares :) R.I.P. both of em...

@davidzapata9186

4y↑14

I'm from Domican republic and i love that man guitar sound.he was wonderful those people play with their heart.

@csutakdalnoki8554

4y↑15

OMG!!!!!!!
Unbelieveble.... magic!!!

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@NjJust

1y↑69

2023 and i still think this is the best live performance iv seen my entire life

@bog969

41w

You’re not far wrong

@boriskogan666

41w↑2

not to compare but back in 1990 i and a buddy went to see dr john at the blue note in ny city. to this day i remember that night as the best of my life. the pure joy of being inches away from a legendary performer who was on that night coupled with him inviting us back to his dressing room after the show for drinks and lively conversation. i can imagine the people sitting in that bar that night felt something similar. i still cherish the autographed place holder he gave me to this day. rip gentleman. we lost giants with these.

@SidrSidrch

45w↑54

Спасибо Пушному за наводку!

@TomCruiseArbuz

45w↑5

О, перекличка началась)

@DjonKoleso

42w↑5

Кстати, не совсем согласен с Пушным, что Gary Moor сыграл лучше. Во первых, ему BB King, на правах хозяина, дал больше пространства. Во вторых, у гитары Gary Moora больше перегруза, у BB Kinga ближе к clean. Это скорее перекличка двух поколений в музыке, нежели соревнование.

@user-wc2rc3xn4j

40w

Слушайте дядю Сашу, он не спиздит.

@user-wc2rc3xn4j

40w↑2

@@DjonKolesoперекличка двух страстей.

@fendergtr

15w

@@DjonKoleso Пушной дурачок или просто хайпит. Не нужно быть громче и техничнее чтобы быть лучше.

@MrAqua-ei3mb

9y↑204

The fact these two lead guitarist could play together and still make it sound perfect is amazing, no ego just love for the blues

@MrDeengels

5y↑6

Jake Grammer absolute pros!!

@triol13

3y↑6

Still enjoying thes man, the best of the best.
Listening nearly every month to the cohesion of these ARTISTS

@l.a.covers8400

2y↑63

Aspiring blues players really need to watch this. Perfect example of the Call and Response.

@morissonviana6256

2y↑2

You saw that video too huh

@user-ji5er1rq1h

47w↑79

Ааааа я открыла Америку, такого кайфа от услышанного и увиденного давно небыло ...просто браво

@maxony79

44w↑3

кто натолкнул послушать?

@cosmicslider1307

44w↑14

@@maxony79 Знамо дело - Пушной! -)) Меня, по крайней мере. -)

@user-lh1um9lp4h

44w↑4

Папе Саше спасибо за наводку) Это действительно отрыв башки, раз 10 пересмотрел, и каждый раз как заново)

@user-xt6yx2mh9v

43w↑7

значит я не один от Сашки здесь

@transerf

41w↑6

Кто от Пушного - всем респетищщще! 🤟

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@snupi5058

45w↑34

Кто тоже от нашего любимого Дяди Саши?)

@paul13efc

3y↑198

I don't know who the bassist is but he deserves a medal for keeping to script. How do you continue to play while watching those two perform like that.

@mrray6983

3y↑7

He knew his role.

@AubMar

2y↑17

Yes he was a big part of the magic that "happened", absolutely incredible!

@boriszivkovic9933

2y↑22

Andy Pyle on the bass

@ferminurrutia9261

2y↑1

a quién aquí le tengo que responder soy un hombre respetuoso con las mujeres y si no conozco y no sé con quién estoy hablando ni le das que tiene no puedo decirte nada los que estamos escuchando buena música siempre que seas un ser humano maillot de edad

@nospamheredude5838

2y↑2

@@boriszivkovic9933 Thank you...he certainly deserves some credit here, as well as the rest of the group.

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@GerryRed7

4y↑460

Big hand to the bassist who held it all together! The Keyboards stayed out of it....only laying down pads.... the brass was there when needed... That Drummer? Wow...in and out of volume as required! This is a masterpiece!!

@robbiereed1918

4y↑32

True musician's, played as if they had been playing together for years. Definitely feel they we're enjoying themselves. Long live the blues. Love from South Carolina

@tadeknowak1546

4y↑3

Its Pino Palladino on the bass i think

@garysmith5635

4y↑1

You so right my friend

@1994renny

4y↑32

Andy Pyle on bass, Graham Walker on drums and Tommy Eyre on keyboards. Very very tight band.

@martasanimill3177

4y↑3

Was that Derek trucks?

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@inalramadan806

45w↑49

Будто две гитары ожили и разговаривают между собой, просто гении!!

@user-wc2rc3xn4j

40w↑1

Две гитары любят и отторгают одновременно, семейная пара. На все времена.

@iam.masoudsamimi

52w↑45

It is 2023 and I am continuously hooked to this. RIP both 🖤🖤 Legends.

@shawnmcvey7789

5y↑739

Gary didn't want to impress B.B., he wanted to jam with him.

@fabiomendes2267

5y↑2

🇧🇷😎

@joddeurter2448

5y↑43

showing him some respect by not "overplaying"

@rafro007

5y↑55

@@joddeurter2448 Totally respectful. Moore could've blown, blown, blown all day long but chose instead to listen and respond. That's blues at its finest and shows maturity and professionalism. Also, it's refreshing to hear Moore not use oversaturation and be sensitive by using his volume control on the guitar.

@danw5785

4y↑14

@@rafro007 Well you missed the "jam" with Albert King, where Moore pulled out every white "blooze" rock cliche, overplayed, over volumed, pinched harmonics, pick scratches, low E string bends, gain on 10.................It was pretty lame. Meanwhile, Albert was icy cool.....I'll agree that he is behaving himself here. Still too much distortion though when you are playing with BB

@danw5785

4y↑6

Gary would have impressed BB with a cleaner tone and better dynamics

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@waynenmads4867

4y↑60

This is pure genius, Gary and BB make those guitars sing, it’s beautiful

@gregsmith6819

2y↑2

Such a beautiful rendition of BB's great minor Blues song, with both guitarists being cautious not to step on one another's toes...

@philperry2163

1y↑55

Two absolute legends at the very top of their game just having fun and enjoying the moment. Absolute magic.

@skjelstad777

1y↑9

This is the best version ever

@metalisthelaw

5y↑164

You can clearly see at the end of the video, B.B. King was emotional. Gary touched that man's heart and soul like no other. God bless them. RIP.

That was a true Masterclass.

@fenderstratguy

4y↑13

BB always seemed sincerely grateful to meet great young players who’d be around to carry on the blues.
I remember seeing BB live once, playing with SRV. The obvious mutual respect they both showed was amazing. Then, just two months later, Stevie was gone

@randydobson2132

4y↑128

I knew how good Gary was, but recently I realized how GREAT he really was. A magician with a guitar. One of the very best! RIP.

@user-ov6wz3po6w

29w↑11

Увидел раз и возвращаюсь вновь и вновь! Благодаря этим двум легендам я полюбил блюз. Талант и мастерство! ❤

@dr.paulguy1534

2y↑41

Legends, the both of them. About 25yrs ago I saw Gary on a train platform in London. I spoke with him for about 5 minutes, was a real privilege. Great GUY! RIP to both of them.

@ulyjungimenez9656

2y↑1

Wow

@rock90753

3y↑56

Every time I listen to it, I realize what a blessing that two pure guitar gods played "The best" Thrill is Gone version I have ever heard. This has 2.1k votes down? That obviously is a bug in the software. No FRIGGEN way that 2000 people voted down this masterpiece. I looked up figuring I'd see a few

@louisevanderwees188

2y↑3

I 100% agree with you. If you could downvote this, there is something very wrong with you. It is Perfection!

@Mr-Mr66

Some people may find the tone of electric guitars annoying

@modularcarpet

2y↑2

You don't have to like the music to appreciate the magic that is created...

@anynhi

4y↑118

BB King is just out of this world. He's always so calm and connected to his music. He's never get nervous and only played great melody.

@bigjohn3928

2y↑1

I think it was because he couldn't play and sing at sametime..,so he really concentrated on that guitar,Makin it speak

@kevinbailey3384

16w↑4

Gary Moore is so underrated, and this is just beyond outstanding from the pair of them

@silaskintsugi8980

2y↑8

I think ive never seen anythning related to music, so pure, beautiful and extraordinary like this. Thank you all for being part of this planet and done such tremendously astounding music that touches your soul like this for us all.

@timstout512

2y↑2

Beautiful words!

@nightrider4189

4y↑38

How special is this moment when B.B King & Gary Moore both harmonise rifts. it has made my year.

@MrDeengels

4y↑1

Night Rider Two great musicians having a conversation with their instruments.

@richardjohnson4373

This is to the blues what the duet solo on Hotel California was for rock. It takes you somewhere else and hangs you there. You could sit and listen forever.

@rezwanashraf588

4y↑175

Probably the best Blues guitar solo performance ever recorded live...

@kaypee1972

Rezwan Ashraf Solo???

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@bigsuperman330

1y↑3

I don't know if anyone still reads the comments but!!! If you have a chance to ever visit New Orleans!! Do so!!! You will find a shop down there of someone that plays like this and it will give you the feeling you get while watching this video. I Promise. Loved this!!!! RIP BB King!

@DrBill-zv5dx

1y↑8

Sounds better the first day of 2023 than ever before . Music heals ❤

@macisback9059

3y↑66

I love how nervous Gary is before he gets his guitar, he's picking his finger nails in awe that he is about to play with his idol.. The thrill is gone but the music will live long after they are both gone.. RIP LEGENDS..

@georgedrakonakis9689

2y↑2

Rory Gallagher was his idol

@AubMar

@@georgedrakonakis9689 Yeah Rory could pick a bit too, yes he was Gary's idol, actually mine too!

@houmangf

3y↑203

This is one of the best and maybe the best jamming I've ever heard!

@glanzberg-passionwein9668

3y↑3

Couldn’t agree more!

@stevehulme1640

3y↑3

Both absolutely loving the experience of playing with each other

@67065682

3y↑1

You are right!...:)....

@marvinmanoso5604

3y↑3

My GOD this is two guitarist are the LEGEND!!! RIP!

@julio197473

You right ✌🏻😎🤟🏻

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@vancemccutchen1434

1y↑4

Never seen this performance until 2day . Keep surprising me. FANTASTIC.

@jeffyoder8105

31w↑5

Personally I just want to thank Aubry for posting this video on YouTube for all of us old school blues fans to watch and thoroughly enjoy 😊😅😮😂❤😂😊❤😊❤😊

@AubMar

15w↑1

Thank you Jeff

@MeSeGe4

@@AubMar Подскажите пожалуйста когда это было. 🤝
Заранее спасибо 👍

@truckerdiablo5819

5y↑239

No egos just 2 lads playing their guitars. They just happen to be 2 of the greatest guitarists to have ever lived.

@_________________298

5y↑11

Totally agree, anyone who wants to see ego should watch John Mayer performing with BB. BB looks like he gets fed up with him.

@stevensappol3762

5y↑5

This is great. Gary is toying with BB. Every lead B B plays Gary is watching and playing BB with ease. Gary Moore is much better than Bb. Listen to Gary’s tribute to Jimi. Gary and Jimi are the best that ever lived

@lesliesmith1797

5y↑22

@@stevensappol3762 Only toddlers like yourself indulge in the school yard ridiculous ego bullshit, of who was better. Gary paid his respects to one of the greatest Blues guitar pioneers EVER. That's why BB King was on stage with Gary. It wasn't a competition, they were jamming together. Two different styles, that meshed perfectly on stage.

@MarsHalekGuitar

5y↑3

@@stevensappol3762 Not toying, having a respectful conversation. Sure, Gary could have played more notes, louder and with more distortion. So could BB, I saw him do it. But his thing was usually meant to be a little slower, more sensitive and delicate than that, though still masculine and assertive. BB did have his limitations, couldn't sing and play at the same time. But he defined his style of playing the blues, and then kindly allowed lots of people to stand next to him and try their imitations. Gary Moore is one of the few to come close to succeeding, while also inserting a bit of his own voice.

@joddeurter2448

5y↑3

BB King may be a legend in the genre of Blues, but "greatest"? Hendrix is better and even he is overrated... i'm probably wrong, but music is not a competition...

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@donfawlty

8y↑20

So, there are 175 people who don´t understand excellent music?
This is a magic moment, two superior musicians together!! WOW!

@PhillipLandmeier

5y↑1

There's no shortage of stupid people. We just have to live with it.

@aleksandrkashin5968

30w↑10

Боже мой! Как же это вкусно! Вот народ в зале кайфанул наверное! Но и спустя много лет и мы получаем удовольствие от этого выступления двух Великих.

@chrisainsworth68

48w↑5

Was having a bad day, but watching this made me happy.

@spangles3654

5y↑320

Absolutely brilliant, 2 geniuses working together does'nt get any better. May they both rest in peace and THANK YOU for the Music

@MrDeengels

4y↑4

Spangles 365 Two masters in their own right have a conversation with their instruments. A thing of beauty

@lilypaula5779

4y↑1

B B king. um. grande guitarista e cantor de blue. eu Viajo no blue

@duncanweaver1740

4y↑4

I wish I was 20 years older so I could have had my prime in a better time of music an life in general, now is fucked!! Living in the past is living in a better world! 👌🤟, anyone who thinks different is entitled to there opinion but can go FUCK Themselves!!! ☠️💀

@dawnurban5122

4y↑3

They live on thru the gift they’ve given us, phenomenal music!

@danijeljerman9461

4y↑2

They'r Like 2 angels together and quality...

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@julleg8740

4y↑568

2020 : The thrill is gone but legends still here.

@davidschmidt6013

4y↑8

well said

@markomalikovic5132

4y↑21

No. The legends are gone but the thrill is still here.

@williambuchanan8607

4y↑5

Legends, another level. Missed so much. Hope your jammin in wherever.

@hvdyd5325

3y↑2

One of légende music

@60panhead1

3y↑2

well said

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@jeffyoder8105

31w↑9

I can't hardly get enough of old school blues as played by BB King and Gary Moore ( arguably one of the true legends of blue eyed blues) 😊😅😮😢😂❤😂😊❤😊❤😊

@1099231

43w↑10

Something I love about this performance is that Gary doesn’t patronise BB King right to the end they are playing honesty and it ends up being a classic/timeless performance. Brilliant 🙏❤️

@craiggawlak545

42w↑2

Nothing to patronize… more of a show of respect of a blues legend 👍😎

@s3b319

3y↑59

Forget about the techniques. Watch how the greatest two respected and admired each other. Its definitely the greatest piece of jam in my life

@layedbacklester

4y↑101

Gary didnt have to prove anything to BB,every blues guitarist knows how good Gary was,lovely performance

@chriswarke8100

3y↑3

Class is permanent.....

@jamesheaberlin3948

3y↑3

Yes sir

@ismaildarwis3403

3y↑3

Nice comment...love it

@felix_infantil

10w↑2

Even in 2024 still an awesome peace of music with two of greatest Musicians ever in total harmony! Love it! ❤

@user-ff5wd8rp6m

15w↑4

Вау, это шедевр. Просто круто. Кинг и Гарии это дуо просто великолепно

@RichTeaHero

9y↑48

This video should have hundreds of millions of views, absolute masterclass.

@jameswilliamsguitar

3y↑51

Wow what a mature guitarist was Gary and respectful of BB .. really played with him soulfully note for note.. Gary was such a great guitar player

@jessefawbush1370

2y↑15

These two had an entire conversation without saying a word. Best conversation ever!

@homemarkov8016

44w↑6

Александр Пушной, спасибище тебе большое!

@SessionDrummerJames

9y↑94

A musical conversation! No egos. Just respect for the music, and each player doing what they do. Awesome!

@SuperAnimelover100

9y↑1

James Chapman You said it right !

@frantecar

6y↑1

a kind of "never tiring to watch video" indeed. Have the cd with this performance, that is absolutely amazing!

@That70sGuitarist

I also have that CD, and I've been listening to it for years...tonight was the first time I actually saw the video, and I'm even more blown away by how beautifully they worked together. We should all be so lucky to share the stage with the ones who inspired us.

@marcosgomes7681

Yes indeed

@rodrigoportazio

5y↑1K

- How good are you?
- Gary Moore is my rythm guitar

BB King

@matibf2

5y↑6

Lol

@Adriatic880

5y↑29

Or BB can be his rythm guitar...

@michaelpoirier3574

5y↑6

@@Adriatic880 yes that's right lol

@waleedalrawahi9889

Hahah

@donharrold1375

5y↑7

BB never liked to play rhythm. He just made it cry and sing like a mother 🙂

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@Hushovd29

29w↑8

Каждый раз, когда смотрю это исполнение, мурашки по спине, слеза прошибает от того, что это не повторится..

@perryfenton8569

2y↑7

Speechless!! (Almost!!) Been playing for about 50 yrs. Or so I thought... I have never until now seen or heard of this video and am absolutely floored. WOW! To be as talented and have the universe flow through me a tenth of what is shown here would be... wow, and people say I am pretty adept at playing any style etc. not even in the same airspace apparently, so I am going to pay my respects by trying to learn more about the guitar. Never stopped aspiring to the highest levels of any instrument, style or genre you may play. Again, just Amazing! Thanks to all the musicians in this vid and everywhere who love music. Perry

@bachicg207

5y↑364

God bless that person who invented Video Recording , i'm able to see and listen unique things happened before me.

@99nataku

5y↑8

and we can listen to great peoples,great guitar masters like B. B king,Gary Moore and others. I think so that is the true music,a true musical creation

@tommo56red

5y↑1

I've just commented and then read through the comments ... totally echoing what you posted 😀

@stevenconnell5628

Look it up the man deserves to be recognized

@joddeurter2448

hallelujah! Amen to that!

@marnisjallow7862

@@99nataku they are develish

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@nonegiven9579

5y↑159

They're both gone and I watching this with tears running down my face.

@joeyjordison6394

5y↑11

Yes, the thrill is truly gone, they are gone and the world of music lost a huge asset.

@angelawatson1594

4y↑1

None Given wonder if they’re making magical music 🎶 up 👆

@edsmart5801

4y↑2

I'd be dishonest to say I'm not right there with you been many great ones come and go and a few good ones left but these 2 masters will never be equaled

@TheBobbymcd

4y↑2

We can't live forever but the soul does. Their music and their souls never died....please don't get down about listening to their music ,Celebrate it.

@ensignstephens8102

1y↑3

The Bass Player has got the Million Dollar View!!!!

@ensignstephens8102

15w

Yes he does!!!

@turprince2467

8w↑2

the luckiest audience to witness a legendary moment

@CentaurPriest

5y↑179

One of the greatest jams ever between two legends. RIP.

@runjogwalk

5y↑5

A class act with a brass section to boot

@GeeVoo

5y↑4

on youtube its the no1 greatest

@CentaurPriest

@@GeeVoo You are right. However, it may not be the only number 1 but it definitely is among the number 1 greatests.

@carolyncharles5389

5y↑1

Centaur Priest u

@krunoslavluckystar7181

4y↑1

111 no doubt

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@TNT73BLF

10y↑47

This is a "Must Watch" for any blues fan or player . Thanks for Posting!

@ordas1986

10y

Yes:) Must Watch...

@kieranoconnor333

10y↑7

And for anyone that isn't educated in what real music is!

@mohitmukhi

10y↑3

Absolutely

@FlyFishingBrandyn

@raymondgrant4982

2y↑3

Watching this near the end of 2021 and will still be watching 2031..41…51..or as long as I last on this planet…
Fucking awesome …

@kornikbp

2y↑1

masterpiece

@sabawalid

43w↑8

Great harmony between two masters. Amazing. One jam for the history books!

@faq2real

3y↑42

Я плачу.... Два великих музыканта в оном месте... так прекрасно...
И Гэрри и Кинг... Это История... Великая история культуры блюза и музыки 20 века...

@kanatdos5866

3y↑4

Я в фейсбук , в одноклассники закинул , будем все слушать

@intothedeep8867

5y↑332

Marvel & DC : "We have the biggest Crossover"

BB KING & GARY : "Hold our beer. "

@itaimatos4756

5y↑6

Dude, that's just an awesome comment

@richardjohnson4373

4y↑2

I tip my hat to you sir and say " to shay." I cant spell public school educated.

@kevagames850

@@richardjohnson4373 Fyi, it's "touché"

@mikestecherart3595

Thank You, this comment made my day!

@richardjohnson4373

@@kevagames850 thank you sir.

@user-oy9tz9px9l

2y↑27

Супер Дедушка браво!!!

@drummer5461

38w↑3

one of those rare, magic moments of the blues, only experienced a few times in a life time, glad the cameras were there to capture it forever. Rest in peace Gary & B.B !

@lucazag

5y↑161

the best “call and response” blues ever heard, ever!

@Mantorok

What's Call and Response Blues?

@sidneyferreira3007

4y↑7

@@Mantorok is when one guitar asks a question and the other has to answer as if it were a conversation actually a duel of musical perception.

@jokkergar

You should hear the abb
Duane and dickey are the best duo in r&r imo.

@Wombat32

4y↑2

It is phenomenal, but you need to listen to Lou Reed's song "Sweet Jane" from the live "Rock-n-Roll Animal" album. The duelling lead guitars is the stuff of legend

@Wombat32

@@Mantorok when the two guitars play off against each other, one plays a riff, and the other plays a variation. Magical when done correctly, like here.

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@_________________298

5y↑49

Never seen two guitarists perform so well together. This was incredible.

@fabiomendes2267

😎🇧🇷

@filthyloops9821

Try that one... it's pretty cool too youtu.be/--AvCsh48bk

@DallasBobGTO

If you like you have to check out the Nimmo Brothers at The BluesMoose Cafe performing Black Cat Bone! One of the most incredible guitar playing performances ever recorded......seriously or your money back

@MrSherlock120

2y↑14

My dad introduced me to this legend when i was kid. Every time I've seen this video always give me a goosebump. My dad is gone but i really proud of him for introduce a beautiful music.

@AA-nu9de

16w↑1

Coming back 100s of times here.
Magic. Speechless w/deep gratitude
for the privilege. 🙏🙏🙏

@johnmedina5399

2y↑11

BB looks like he’s having so much fun. Best duo version I seen.

@gibshendrix70

10y↑35

Gary Moore shows a lot of respect to the king ! Beautiful !

@tpock63

2y↑2

Wow! Moore has a strong case as the best that ever strapped on a guitar, BB what can you say King of the blues.

@greatwhitenorth6464

2y↑5

4:57 BB Kings reaction is priceless

@user-sk6id1uk8z

4y↑28

Как же по - настоящему повезло тем, кто присутствовал на этом незабываемом вечере блюза. Попасть на такое мероприятие было моей мечтой, но к сожалению ей не суждено сбыться. Их уже нет среди нас, но память о них жива в наших душах, душах, которые они разбередили своей музыкой!

@ratnikovalexander

Очень великих блюзменов...

@sweetmissypetuniawilson9206

I was lucky enough to see him one time!
Buddy Guy was one of the opening bands.
I think it was in 2000, I know it was at Portland Meadows.
Great show!!
Glad I was able to see the legend before he left us!
☮️💜

@SPQRROMAVINCI

Amén!

@bigdogmurphy

5y↑57

The way they pay tribute to each other is GLORIOUS!

@lingerinlead80421

21w↑1

The dynamic, legend of the blues...Mr BB King. 69 radio version kills me

@frankorobinson1540

2y↑2

Gary Moore most underrated guitarist ive ever seen 😳 👏 bb king well its bb no need to explain, he gets respect for age and years of service 👏 😉

@AlE-fb2vi

3y↑59

Общение двух величайших музыкантов друг с другом с помощью языка музыки..... это прекрасно!!! Жаль что их больше нет...

@user-yp6zz5bj7f

3y↑9

Да таких больше не делают играют как дышат

@user-yp6zz5bj7f

3y↑8

Жаль что их нет уже это легенды блюза

@robertozzy4296

3y↑1

Kocham blusa

@mr_slopilopizzz3631

2y↑1

@@user-yp6zz5bj7f There will be more :)

@user-mx7je8ft5c

3y↑15

RIP... Непревзойдённые! Просто на разрыв души!

@elizabethreavill8377

1y↑18

Takes my breath away every time I view this video. Wish I was there. It's been over 2 years and I keep coming back Love, love, love this video just can 't seem to get enough.

@tvila8184

Well girl is a video of 2 gods of real music real art

@oppkiller30

2y↑6

Those guitars was having one hell of a conversation!!!!!! Long Live them❤️❤️

@geoffreymckay6111

4y↑62

Let's say "Respect In Place" : these musicians repected each together in a way that we don't see so often in live collaborations

@geoffreymckay6111

BTW, I was born 30 years to the day after B.B. (But apparently Sept 16th is the most common birthdate in North America, so not a big deal....)

@alwanrosyidi2772

3y↑15

So sad, great guitarists have passed.

RIP Gary Moore & B.B. King. We love you.

@Emmanuel_DH

13w↑1

One of the greatest live moment ever recorded. Listening to this since so long now. Never found better. THIS IS what music is about.. It’s so beautiful

@markwakephord3049

25w↑3

Some of the finest dueling Blues guitar ever recorded right here folks.

@fukhue8226

4y↑21

What a great exchange between two masters of the blues. It is hard to find two musicians that can play that well together. When you do it's magic.

@lillybloom1590

3y↑30

Two All-Time Great Masters. Amazing that the older Master gives the nod at the end to the younger. Shows what a gentleman BB was!

@tedmarakas2626

3y↑2

He didn't give the nod to just anybody. He gave it to Moore one of the greatest players on the planet..

@lillybloom1590

3y↑1

@@tedmarakas2626 No! No! No! Not "one of the greatest players on the planet," but the greatest guitarist ever. How's that? BB knew it, too.

@odinanithegreat7544

@@lillybloom1590 Respectfully disagree, amazing guitarist but not the greatest.

@Mark-uf4kf

31w↑4

This is my go too listen, god knows how many times I've been here. The world is a poorer place for the loss of these two.

@cactusjohn9145

19w↑2

open hearts, easy frets, inquisitive hopes, lovely players. Two stand up men. God bless.

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