I am trying to count how many years ago I saw her open for 10,000 Maniacs. 1986?
Anyway it was a small open venue.
Cheap and intimate. Half the people showed up in mad punk rock attire.
Looking for heavy metal, then the other half was middle 20-35 crowd who knew Natalie Merchant.
The Crowd was hostile and uneasy.
Some of these rebels looked hard core. Then Tracy Chapman came on stage, and everybody booed her.
(Because she is black#racism)

The moment she opened her mouth she had stunned that rowdy drunken crowd into complete silence.
It was Magical. Like you instantly knew she was gonna be famous.
Her voice was different from anything I had heard before.
She finished to a rip roaring crowd and a standing ovation. And the 10,000 Maniacs weren't bad either.
A fabulous night of music 🎶 20 bucks. Ah the good ol'days.

All comments from YouTube:

@stitch2499

11w↑13

I saw BB King live in Baltimore...what a night.. thank you Jesus for that night..

@andddi

39w↑19

Finland can confirm BB King is internationally known and respected.

What a Legend.🥶👑🇫🇮

@agram6743

5y↑91

When BB's voice comes in after the sweetness of Tracey's, it sends shivers through my whole body, every time. Brilliant duet.

@ahveekhy

27w↑2

anybody know where Tracy Chapman is?

@marcybomboy5273

11w

Me too! Chills

@dfbess

5y↑143

I have heard B.B. sing this song with many artist over the years.. but this one with Tracy is the best.. her and B.B. are perfect together..

@harrymaharaj7555

4y↑2

Damn straight👍👍👍✌✌

@tinfoilmagnolia2546

4y↑4

Excellent together. And the look on awe and love Tracys face is priceless.

@abouhadiya

3y↑1

Her
Her name is Miss Tracy

@GradyPlaysGuitar

I really though that was a guy. I don’t like her voice she’s using too much vibrato just doesn’t sound good.

@palmarolavlklingholm9684

2y↑3

@@GradyPlaysGuitar Well, I guess there is no cure for bad music taste. But then again, one can not argue taste. Even though I tried, hehe.

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@user-tb1wk1zf1r

1y↑21

Я счастлив что принимал участие на вашем концерте. Вы своим бесподобным голосом и изумительной игрою покорили не только мое сердце, но и сердца сотни миллионов уважающих и любящих вас людей, которые будут вас помнить всегда. Вечная и светлая вам память!!!!!

@TDIL1204

5y↑202

Happy 94th birthday B. B King 🙏🏻😔

@musickluvrr

9y↑56

The thrill will never be gone~you'll always be playing in my soul. RIP, B.B. King...I know you're tearing it up in a better place. One of the best duets I've ever heard, Tracy is amazing as always.

@lovejoy9867

31w

Yessss🤍🕊️🤍🤍

@harshakumar9571

3y↑26

Oh those vocal vibratos! Tracy absolutely tore up the thrill . BB - effortless in pouring his life experience out in this conduit to the soul of a guitar , Lucille .
What a gift to mankind

@yungkub119

3y↑1

Truly is man

@Thefab5150

1y↑15

As long as we keep listening, the thrill will never be gone.
The blues and Mr BB King will live on in our hearts. Thank you sincerely Mr King, from the bottom of my heart.

@berta7019

1y↑1

THE UNDISPUTED KING OF THE BLUES🎸
YOU ARE NOW RESTING UPON THE EAR OF GOD ALMIGHTY! THE LORD CREATED MUSIC AND ALWAY'S TAKES THE BEST MUSICIAN'S THAT HE CREATED WITH HIM TO HEAVEN. RIP BB KING, MJ, PRINCE, RAY CHARLES, ARETHA FRANKLIN, ETTA JAMES AND AL JARREAU, YOU PLEASE ALL OF HUMANITY WITH YOUR MUSIC AND NOW CONTINUE TO CREATE AT THE BEHEST OF GOD, JESUS, THE ANGELS AND SAINT'S 👼
YOU MUST SOUND LIKE A HELL OF A CHOIR ‼️
YOU HAVE EARNED THE ETERNAL SLEEP THE GOD BESTOWS ON THOSE WHO HAVE CREATED BEAUTIFUL MUSIC AND ART ‼️

@guillaumep3407

4y↑273

80% skill
20% "baby"

@gibranaditama2256

Damn watcha doing here m8, enjoying yourself with this ha? Haha

@foff2246

4y↑4

💯%Lucille

@user-zf1zo4sj3j

у телки скилов моё почтение) не бузи мужик она реально круто звучит

@marcthacker4walls

Lol

@meme9184

@@foff2246 lucy lucy lucy..tha thrill is gone

@MrJohnisthename

8y↑91

I recall being blown away when I first heard BB King's music and was even fortunate enough to have heard him play live in concert at least once before he left us. The thrill is not gone Mr King, it remains forever in the gift of music you shared with us. May you rest in peace.

@rumpelstilskenmimisiku7263

6y↑3

MrJohnisthename i love BB king, and I too have been blown away from his music. Its incredible. I love his style. Do you play?

@d3ziii

30w↑6

B.B. has been an active musician until his very old days. He in a way lived and died for his music. May the world will be richer in the future with more musicians like B.B.King

@rofohd

7y↑31

Tracy's vocals lend themselves perfectly to this classic track.

@dimkublikov6646

эти люди гордость с4верной америки !!!

@pstevens000

5y↑45

I love this song, it's the blues at its best. You can feel the vibes from King and Chapman. And if you can't hear that, you're not a blues enthusiast!

@dubravaa

4y↑341

I pray for peace and prosperity that we all get through this hard time love y’all ❤️

@0patience4flz

4y↑11

And same to you...Brothers...and Sisters

@geoff9445

4y↑5

We all need to join together as nation. Fk the politics yes our leader is failing horribly. Doesn't mean I'm a Dem which has no point my post we are very power nation let's gets this under grips. I happen to have to close people that are both first responders one a surgeon this is no joke this is only to cripple powerful nation like ourselves is with germ warfare leave it at that. Every one plz be safe.

@cjsmith8319

4y↑2

Love to you

@Gerttuinstra

❤

@dallasbenson1716

Love you more bud. Got to remember we a team.

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@alekemwales9952

4y↑16

Insane!!!!!! MY DAD from MALAWI, had this in his collection.... He died and this is my way to hear his opion

@elgigante1100

6y↑14

Я не особо разбираюсь в блюз музыке, но кинга люблю всем сердцем. Прекраснейший исполнитель, вокал пробирает до мурашек, жаль, что его больше нет с нами. R.I.P B B King!

@michelleholman4004

6y↑106

Love her voice!!

@moniqueengleman873

2y↑7

@raymondtuck2919

The King of the Blues

@azynkron

1y↑3

@@raymondtuck2919 She was talking about Tracy..

@TacoVeldstraGrutte

9y↑77

BB King and Tracy Chapman what a great duet The thrill is gone..one of the best blues numbers!

@TacoVeldstraGrutte

9y↑2

Ultimate blues song!

@lindarobison7830

6y↑2

bb,jerry garcia,mark knoffler,eric,carlos s,vaugh,paul butterfield,eric,harrison,beck,george lowell

@rickcook1431

9y↑248

Tracy brings a new chapter to a song that will endure.

@rumpelstilskenmimisiku7263

Rick Cook i love Tracy Chapman. Do you play?

@David_Thompson

6y↑1

Wow. Just wow!

Awesome performance by two of the real greats...

@MrRobertFarr

1y↑2

I wondered where this song came from, I recorded a band covering this. 'All I can do, is wish you well ' said BB King. Very prophetic. 0332 Good night Mr. King and goodbye. It's sad, that fans demand more from Tracy Chapman. We used to support The Arts, The World over back in the 90s by buying music in record shops.

@trevorgwelch7412

4y↑12

B.B King wasn't allowed to die we need him more now then ever . Covid -19 is getting worse . People dying all around the World 🌎 . GOD We Need You To Help .

@mattmiles9779

Your revolution is over. Condolences. The bums lost. My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me? The bums will always lose!

@meshahall6428

5y↑8

You are gone but never forgotten!😔 Simply legendary!! RIP!

@cherisharmendariz7492

4y↑7

How can you NOT love this song??? I dont care who covers it, BB was the man!

@alexanderkelm1072

9y↑36

Супер. Вечная память вам BB King, ваша музыка всегда будет жить в наших сердцах.

@user-sc6iy9ng5j

1y↑6

Это факт!!!

@TessS23

1y↑3

Just found this--its amazing. Saw BB live once and it was absolutely incredible. I'm glad I got to see him play before he left us. His legend lives on every time we listen to his wonderful music. RIP BB.

@user-tr9gh7cm6j

20w↑1

Великий музыкант, самый трогающий его блюз. "Ты ушла детка, и я буду одинок. Но твой трепет и твои чары покинули меня, и я свободен..." Замечательный дуэт и необычная версия.

@workoutwithme552

5y↑13

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! MY GRANDMOTHER's COUSIN! SHE IS SHOWING ME YOUR CHILDHOOD PICTURES TOGETHER. JUST WOW!

@Wizhka

7y↑26

La creación emblemática de BBKing en la voz de Tracy es espectacular!

@euamosertanejo199

1y↑6

I love how the blues gets down under your skin and you feel the music, your body responds to it instead of just using your ears to listen. Great music.

@sedg3231

9y↑24

This is a great combination of voices; Always loved this song and there's no better version than BB King's - what Tracy does to it promotes the longevity of a true classic. Beautiful music - I love you for it !

@renataheiberg7534

1y↑1

Tracy with BB.
What a gift to find it in 2022!
God, I miss the 90ties so much.

@emilsutter5705

7y↑8

unbelievable duet.....hits me so hard.....loooooveeee it....RIP BB King and thanks Tracy Chapman.....one of the ultimates in soul....R@B...thank you both

@markwilliam806

2y↑1

Hello 👋 how are you doing today

@anatolilevitski5571

5y↑9

Потрясающий клип, отличная музыка. Невероятная версия...

@yankeehearse5582

3y↑8

Whats crazy is ive ever never seen this version until today. This is great. Youtube hides all the good stuff

@edgreen8140

4y↑4

Give me goosebumps to hear him play and Tracy's voice outstanding! On Gods playlist. Lucille is jealous.

@thabadcat1

9y↑342

Fantastic...wish Tracy Chapman would make more songs....

@SushantC100

9y↑12

BB an all time fav..fun playing this song on guitar :)

@rumpelstilskenmimisiku7263

6y↑5

Thabadcat me too. I love her voice

@dwbeatty6252

6y↑6

while that would be nice...she is an artist and settles for nothing less than perfection...not too hard on the eyes either

@ingeridwhite3791

5y↑2

Right? Hope she will be in the mood someday.🎼

@bryanb6931

5y↑5

Im not a big T. Chapman fan, but now that i see her with my man BB, she's got me in her corner, and she looks great.

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@mikebrown2531

8y↑341

The king is not gone, if you have ever picked up a "lucielle" you would hear him in the guitar.

@R4Y2k

7y↑3

The King is dead... long live the king! :P

@avacorayla8506

7y↑1

MCP/ChronicBuzz n

@josianeagathe9584

7y↑3

J'💟dore l Love you Tracy Chapman 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸 superbe voix wouahou 💝💝💜😘

@favianvasquez1054

6y↑2

Mike Brown Noone will ever pick up a Lucille,she's a one of a kind and definitely not the cheatin' kind....wink wink.

@ALIRAZA-xq8dm

Correct you are

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@kaylarobertson3050

Both have became legendary in their respective jondru. Love both of them. 👏👏🤘😝🤘

@andreawalcovy4039

5y↑2

Perfect Timing!!!
BEAUTIFUL BABY!!! Right On!!
BEAUTIFUL BABY!!!!
I'm hearing this song w/new ears, Man!, it's A WONDERFUL Time to Be Alive!! Yes😘

@djciko999

8y↑17

learning what blues is with this song..

@justomuniz1719

Tu eres de Sueca? és que eres pareguda a una d'allí

@markwilliam806

Hello 👋 how are you doing today

@armengrigoryan6602

21w↑1

Легенда , на все времена! Моё почтение B.B ! ✊

@gulfgypsy

9y↑728

RIP BB King

Saying he was a legendary blues man, seems insufficient. He was the inspiration for almost every man or woman since, who's played or sang the blues. He was the grand master of the blues.

He's free now, let his spirit soar and his legend live forever.

@rumpelstilskenmimisiku7263

6y↑3

Nia the Gulf Gypsy he definately is a huge inspiration for me and in my playing. I miss him. Do u play?

@andreagambaiani

6y↑1

Nia the Gulf Gypsy A

@damesaphira9790

6y↑20

Tracy Chapman's voice with BB's was matched perfectly. I wish that our children could feel the blues. Blues could bring this land together if they could just FEEL it.

@Vidar.m

6y↑5

he really was the king

@erciyesfirat1

6y↑1

Nia the Gulf Gypsy yeap

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@scottshults7853

3y↑2

Got to see B.B. king 2 years before he passed at a small venue...took my oldest daughter to see where good music came from..the blues...BTW this is my favorite version with Tracy Chapman ;)

@clementbenny5282

5y↑3

The master is gone .
But his songs n his guitar weeps forever .
Rip.BB.the blues king .
Love from India

@Franco_23

4y↑3

BB "the fuckin' master" King. Goodbye Titan.

@aleatoirenecessite1965

Его талант и ежесуточная работа, как любовь переносимая кошечкой к людям. - любите и будете любымыми.

@richardmbowman

Good God almighty! I saw that B.B. King Pavarotti thingy....and it was great. Two kings. holding the stage together. But this.....this too is a thing to behold. Tracy Chapman is nothing to be sniffed at. She is immensely talented...as here we see.

@lamyamah6872

9y↑101

I am sure there is a special place for him in heaven . R.I.P BBKing

@rumpelstilskenmimisiku7263

Lamya Mah absolutely! Thanks for saying this.

@shelbyandsoncontracting9341

6y↑1

Think of the collaborations going on in heaven jimi, janice, jim Morrison, the list goes on hang in out playing some jams. Think of the king(Elvis) played with the deal king...BB OF COURSE

@trqmj

So true.

@doncorleon9

2y↑1

Thrill is gone?

No it hasn't.

Her first line just gave me goosebumps.

@dorajeanbear7225

6y↑12

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT THE WAY THEY BOTH SING IT, GREAT BEAT TO DANCE AWAY AND FEEL THE SONG, OH YESSSSSSSS GUITARRRRRRRRRRRR

@Walter_Nicolas

3y↑1

Hello Dorajean how are you doing today ?

@bigsergio04mex

5y↑4

Wow... my favorite singer and my favorite guitar player.... just amazing.

@sadiebabe84

2y↑1

Tracy Chapman you need to come back to us more music 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 love bb king so much his face shows how much he feels his music

@morganrice9754

the king of hearts, much love

@tamarafox7386

This kind of thrill gives me chills

@robertocardenas5096

10y↑21

Wow Tracy adds he own unique quality. Sounds nice with B.B. King. This is the first time I heard this version.

@fattahrio766

4y↑2

Best duet..RIP BB king..Your name eternal

@kathrynprice8873

Nobody like the King 🤴🏾, 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎼🎤

@harrymaharaj4586

5y↑4

2 of the best talents in whole world✌👌👍👏👏👏👏

@cazza649

First of all... how frikin gorgeous is Tracy Chapman? And above all else this was a privilege to listen to. R. I. P Sir. Thank you 🙏🏾

@KarenJohnsonKJPR

9y↑38

Long live the King. Rest in splendor, B.B. (Thank you, John Porter, for producing this, for the world.)

@markwilliam806

Hello 👋 how are you doing today

@JuliaLeighBrooks

8y↑66

♥♡♥
THANKS SO MUCH - HEALS THE SOUL.

@yeseniagil127

8y↑2

👍

@tonymascus3887

Julia Leigh Brooks

@David_Thompson

6y↑1

The thrill has gone but this video with Tracy is awesome and helps us to remember the thrill.

@Walter_Nicolas

Hello Pretty 💖

@emersonrbraga

8y↑30

B.B. King......Você é demais cara!!!! Goooooood!!! The best!!! Um braço aqui do Brasil!

@Danielsilva-zs5hv

8y↑2

Dj Emerson Braga ele morreu

@porcinaguerra1753

7y↑1

Lucas E. Guerra Sua guitarra Lucille deixou saudades, ninguém tocava igual a ele, sou fã de BBKing

@raulsouza707

+Daniel silva o Emerson Braga é espírita...

@Tressino

tive a oportunidade de ver um show dele aqui na minha cidade, Bauru... um verdadeiro gentleman...

@RichardAK

6y↑4

BB King introduced me to the most fantastic female voice 4 years ago. 2018 and I'm still in love with Chapman's voice

@UncleEti

8y↑194

The rythm guitar player behind is no joke either...

@barbarathomas2508

7y↑20

I've noticed one thing about all the great player. They surround themselves with other great though lesser or un known musicians. Makes their own sound sooo amazing!!

@rumpelstilskenmimisiku7263

6y↑3

UncleEti real talk, im sure BB was like "if i hore you as my backuo guitarist you better be damn good" hahaha

@damesaphira9790

BB don't play around.

@mahermurabi6860

100%

@Rennyblue

5y↑1

Liam Sweeney He said once that he’s not great with chords

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@dprasen

23w↑1

So genuine and authentic omg no scope to cover or improvise just so perfect in itself ❤

@neltonvicente4630

9y↑28

grande mestre do blues de todos os tempos com uma das vozes mais lindas do mundo ,Tracy chapman cantando esse clássico thriller is gone é Maravilhoso!!!

@angelahodges8908

9y↑14

The duet is LOVELY!

@rumpelstilskenmimisiku7263

Angela Hodges yeah. I agree with you. I love Tracey Chapman. And BB king is the man. I miss him so much. Do you play guitar?

@TheExpeditionUK

5y↑5

The thrill is gone, what a heart-breaking sentiment to wrestle with.

@KKay-qh6bl

5y↑4

Yes I'm 25 years old and yes he's one of my favorite singers of all times

@bulterriersanromangomez2152

BB King . Era un embajador de los Dioses en la tierra ....
Amennnnn

@RussellStClair-cy1vu

3y↑1

There is only one way a song called the "Thrill is Gone" could inspire Hope .
Love must've come to town 🥰

@RECEPCEBIROGLU

8y↑563

The Blues music is very important for my life. Why? I dont know. But ı know, if the life is good, there is blues music.

@burakercin4385

Recep CEBİROĞLU Duygulandırdın

@RECEPCEBIROGLU

7y↑1

Burak Erçin ı didnt do anything. b.b. king is hero :)

@denisedillon9727

7y↑6

The blues are and always have been life. music IS life

@teach9210

7y↑4

me too dont know. why is it very important kardeş

@paulinerobinson6202

7y↑1

Recep CEBİROĞLU.

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@heitor4844

6y↑16

Outro nível de música.

@lahotboy

33w

The one and only King of Blues and Tracey voices fits well with this classic. I love the fact she is so smooth in her delivery.

@azelot673

The best blues guitar player ever...Nice to see him live in Norway..

@marcelomoura6444

13w

Two "Monsters"!!!👏👏👏👏👏

@andredr88

This endboss played the blues to the end 💪😎 and Tracy is so ❤️🥰

Me from the Netherlands like this so mutch!

@debopamroy56

7y↑50

chick has insane vibrato!

@Hkiramijyan

7y↑4

Debopam Roy Give some respect to Tracy she is great

@debopamroy56

7y↑9

thats exactly what i did.

@themisanthropechannel1449

7y↑3

I'm not sure if Blues is her thing though. She doesn't look quite like she's feeling it.

@456-88

7y↑6

The Misanthrope Channel she's all about blues that's her roots look up fast car or one reason tell me Tracy doesn't define blues

@brotherrabbit8539

7y↑1

Jr Wells adopted her "One good Reason" and played the Harp solo when she was on the Grammys.

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@geometramartiniantonio

7y↑11

Pure soul ...♫...

@justomuniz1719

VISCA EL PAÍS VALENCIÀ!!!!!

@melmortimer1545

31w

What a wonderful compliment of voice s...b b king and Tracey chapman....it's so good...what a track !! ❤❤❤❤❤

@seorwulf1049

Saw him in Christchurch New Zealand when I was a youngster - didnt know much about the Blues - he walked out on stage in a bright Lime Green Suit - I thought what the f*&k! - hit the first chord and my life was changed forever - to this day its still the best concert I have ever been to - love you BB you changed my life

@soniachipoloni

2y↑1

Qué belleza... Por Dios!!

@benjaminmatte5225

3y↑1

That woman is a damn legend, I love her singing and BB you still kickin ass brother

@seekonlytruth1831

8y↑85

IM FREE! From a abusive relationship...the thrill

@lunilefeuvre7348

3y↑1

God bless you 🙏hope all is good

@Olqa1955

Очень красиво... Браво❤

@maximpopov8651

Blues is the healer 💙

@AliKhan-ft1uu

5y↑2

Watching this and listening to it made me cry. Both musical legends of their generations

@babybluelove3798

5y↑6

Such beauty in one song❤️
Simply amazing❤️
It almost makes me cry

@yungkub119

3y↑1

Legendary

@charlescohen6140

2y↑2

The stories of his kindness are legendary.

@charlescohen6140

And she is so gorgeous.

@arturostlund2700

8y↑150

i saw him live in Stockholm
my lill siss had stroke so she had the front place wheelchair he came and shooked her hand a great man

@mangoyacho

7y↑12

Wow - you and your sister will never forget the encounter. What a blessing!

@arturostlund2700

7y↑3

Sue Ridder yeah it was a wow thing!

@rumpelstilskenmimisiku7263

Artur Östlund what a blessing! How is your sister recovering now?

@SuperCapsfan101

8y↑9

The King of the Blues! R.I.P. - gone but not forgotten.

@Wizhka

7y↑14

Dos astros que iluminan el universo de blues!!

@loghi2249

2y↑1

Due stelle che illuminano l'universo, tutto l'universo!

@raymondjaramillo7186

FREAKING SMOOTH
LEGENDARY MUSIC THERE..

@markherbert8861

Wow what a powerful voice bb king rip to the king of music and the greatest guitar player of all time RIP

@kenarts11

The way Tracy looks at BB. 😊😊😊

@dLegendful

9y↑3

SADLY ... A GREAT LEGEND HAS LEFT US ...
(Born: Sep 16, 1925 ... Died: May 14, 2015) 89 Yrs ...

TQ FOR EVERTHING, MR KING ...
MAY YOU RIP ... BLESSINGS EVER MORE - Amen

HEARTFELT CONDOLENCE TO HIS FAMILY-MEMBERS