B.B. King, who died Thursday night at age 89, was a famous blues star in an age that had mostly forgotten about the blues. But King’s talent was too large to remain confined in a niche music genre.

Below, we explore ten of B.B. King’s most significant songs, breaking down what makes them masterpieces and why they remain relevant in 2025.

In honor of the blues icon B.B. King, who has died at age 89, the 10 best songs from his long career.

It's been five years since B.B. King went silent. The blues legend died on May 14, 2015, in Las Vegas. He was 89. For nearly 70 years, the Mississippi native – accompanied by his beloved guitar ...

Still touring at 88, blues legend B.B. King makes a stop at the Warner Theatre on Thursday. Although known by his stage name rather than his birth name, Riley, it’s the Mississippi-born artist ...

13 Essential B.B. King Songs to Download Now By Mark Segraves, News4 Reporter and Derrick Ward, News4 Reporter • Published May 15, 2015 • Updated on May 15, 2015 at 5:44 pm BOOKMARKER ...

The legendary bluesman B.B. King died last night in Las Vegas. He was 89. We believe the best way to honor a man’s death is to celebrate his life. So let’s play a note for the King. Born Riley B. King ...

This song, which was originally written by Roy Hawkins and Rick Darnell in 1951, was turned into a big hit in the late 1960s when B.B. King took it on. In the end, the song is about the dying of ...

Also in development are a theatrical biopic, documentary and a 24-hour B.B. King Blues Network. By Gail Mitchell To borrow from the title of B.B. King’s signature song, the thrill of his music ...