Live in Cook County Jail — 1971

A fiery prison live peak, home to a definitive 'The Thrill Is Gone'. Electric and beloved. A great live record. Proof that B.B. King hadn't run out of ideas.

On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.

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