Saturday, June 29, 2024

Record #0714: Chains of Love / Sneakin’ Around – B. B. KING

ABC-Paramount 45-10361 (original) USA, September 1962
Words & Music by:  Side AVan Walls, Erte Gun; Side BJessie Mae Robinson
Musicians: B.B. King (lead guitar and vocals), Lloyd Glenn (piano), Ralph Hamilton (bass), Jesse Sailes (drums), William Green, Jewell Grant (alto sax), Maxwell Davis (tenor sax), Floyd Turnham (baritone sax), orchestra arranged and conducted by Maxwell Davis. Side B possibly with the same line-up.
Recording sessions: Produced by Sid Feller, possibly at ABC Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA in 1962 (?)
Highest chart positions:  Didn’t hit the charts

“Chains of Love” was written by Doc Pomus, who sold the copyright to Ahmet Ertegun for 50 dollars in 1950. The original version of the song was recorded by Big Joe Turner in 1951.

Sneakin’ Around” was first released by Rudy Render in 1949.

List price:  Very Good+ is $7,50, Near Mint is $15


 

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