A peak that produced the immortal 'The Thrill Is Gone'. Smooth and powerful. An essential record. Released in 1969, it's a key entry in B.B. King's run.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- The Thrill Is Gone on Best Blues Songs of All Time, Best 1960s Blues Songs
We don't reproduce full tracklists — only the songs from this record we've featured in our best-of lists.
More from B.B. King — where to go next
If you have Completely Well, these are the B.B. King records worth reaching for next.
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Live at the Regal1965 · BluesStart here
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Completely Well1969 · you're viewing this oneEssential
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Indianola Mississippi Seeds1970 · BluesClassic
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Live in Cook County Jail1971 · BluesClassic
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