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B.B. King — Standing on The Edge of Love
Album: The Color of Money (Soundtrack)
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Released: 1986
Length: 3:49
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Late last night I was dreaming
I was dreaming of your charms
I was standing
On the edge of love, darling
With you in my arms

Well you whispered sweet things
And told me
That you loved me and always be true
And you'd stand
On the edge of love with me
If I'd stand with you

I'm standing on the edge of love
Just about to slip and fall
Standing on the edge of love, darling
Waiting on your call
You know I'm standing on the edge of love
Just about to lose my mind
Standing on the edge of love, darling
Waiting on you one more time

Now a young man's mind will wander
Wander to distant shores
If you'll just come here
And stand with me
I won't wander no more

I promise to stop all of my gambling
Even stop staying out late all night
Might even settle down and have babies
Treat ourselves right

'Cause a young man's dreams are many
Lord, so few come true
So if you'll just come here
And stand with me
I'll stand with you

That's why I say you know
I'm standing on the edge of love
Just about to slip and fall
Standing on the edge of love, darling
Waiting on your call, that's why I say
You know, I'm standing on the edge of love
Just about to lose my mind
Standing on the edge of love, darling
Waiting on you one more time

That's why I'm standing, standing
Standing, yes, I'm standing
Standing on the edge of love
Waiting on you one more time

That's why I'm standing, standing
Standing, yes, I'm standing
Standing on the edge of love
Waiting on you one more time

That's why I'm standing, standing
Standing, yes, I'm standing
Standing on the edge of love
One more time
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If he never even picked up a guitar he would have made great records. That big ol' voice.
Posted 2 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
Dear B B King.  He could put that song right.
Posted 7 years ago by ciarataylor    [ Reply ]
 DocStrangelove wrote:
I hate most commercial blues but it is hard not to love this song.

 
Sorry, but you are out of order sir. At least there is hope of redemption in the latter part of your assertion.
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
This harks back to a day when performers had to sing and play beautifully, instead of shouting obscenities in time to the output of a sampler/beat box.  Oh! I see - this is the music that  contemporary "artists" SAMPLE!
Posted 8 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
 DocStrangelove wrote:
I hate most commercial blues but it is hard not to love this song.

Commercial? What the heck are you talking about? "Blues" should only be performed by old, blind guys sitting on a wooden porch, right- everything else is crap?


Posted 8 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
I met my charm today
She sounds outlandish.
  What a lucky day.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
BB was great but definitely not here
Posted 9 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
B.B. is in home hospice.  I was fearful when I saw this play.  I wish you well, Mr. King.
Posted 9 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]


Case Study:  Radio Paradise 


Posted 9 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
... like Colin James kick at this also
Posted 10 years ago by drivingunit103    [ Reply ]
 GSquared wrote:

{#Music}

 

Indeed...  hope you are having a marvelous weekend right now...

everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches be dancing buck ass naked all over the world like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners...  love this song...  love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll... 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Bokey wrote:  Just enjoy the show and take notes it's what developing a listening ear is all about; RP is an awesome place to do it and I'm glad you found it. {#Clap}

You nailed it, Bokey!  {#Clap}
Posted 11 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
 {#Music}
Lazarus wrote:

This song is good for the ears...
 
 


Posted 11 years ago by GSquared    [ Reply ]

This song is good for the ears...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
one of the best shows in my 60 years of rocking, b.b. at the old ben lomand venue "town and country" maby 60 people...... robin ford band backing..........
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 bokey wrote:
I'll never tell.
 
Of course he really didn't know who B.B. King was, because with this comment he is trying  to lay claim to his being clever.  Bokey, it's ok man.  Just enjoy the show and take notes it's what developing a listening ear is all about; RP is an awesome place to do it and I'm glad you found it. {#Clap}
Posted 13 years ago by Xstar    [ Reply ]
 SmackDaddy wrote:


I saw him about two years ago and was greatly dissappointed. He'd play about half a song, then yammer on bout this or that, play half a song, etc. I don't think he played a full song the entire night. Really dissappointed.
 
He is diabetic, maybe his sugars were off. When I saw him I enjoyed his little yammers about stuff..................love the King
Posted 13 years ago by Tamster    [ Reply ]
 SmackDaddy wrote:


I saw him about two years ago and was greatly dissappointed. He'd play about half a song, then yammer on bout this or that, play half a song, etc. I don't think he played a full song the entire night. Really dissappointed.
 
He's kind of earned the right to do that.  Let's see how you do at age 83, and how many people show up to see you do it, ok?

Posted 13 years ago by james_of_tucson    [ Reply ]
 januismer wrote:
Most famous guitar player that never learned a chord!
 
Once in a while he will play two notes together :-)

Posted 13 years ago by james_of_tucson    [ Reply ]
Most famous guitar player that never learned a chord!
Posted 13 years ago by januismer    [ Reply ]
THE KING, yeah! B.B. King
Posted 14 years ago by JBarDom    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:
Bokey, you are a nut. I wish I had done it!

I've seen Mr. King perform several times: stunning every time. I think he's still touring: James Brown was great and all, but Mr. King is the REAL 'hardest workin' man in show business'...

c.
 

I saw him about two years ago and was greatly dissappointed. He'd play about half a song, then yammer on bout this or that, play half a song, etc. I don't think he played a full song the entire night. Really dissappointed.
Posted 14 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]

BB KING by ~oazen2008
©2008-2011 ~oazen2008

BB KING


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Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 drtjdel wrote:
BB doing his best Albert King Impression!
 

I think it'd be great to hear Albert, BB, and Freddie all in one set.  {#Bananajam}{#Bananajam}{#Bananajam}

(for a taste:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV3rI57hoaQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbqtnNorgQA)


Posted 14 years ago by zjustme    [ Reply ]
Faster Than the Speed of Love
  
 
Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]


BB King - "How Blue Can You Get" Live



Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Croydon Fairfield Halls in 1985 was when BB King and his superb band introduced me to the blues, and I haven't looked back since. It's a shame he had to go and endorse BBurger King a few years back, but I suppose he has to clear his gambling debts some how.

Posted 15 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
B.B. always sounds fantastic. He does not have any music I don't like.
Posted 15 years ago by ugly    [ Reply ]
BB doing his best Albert King Impression!
Posted 16 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
Happy Birthday!  You are the Blues!
Posted 16 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
Bokey, you are a nut. I wish I had done it!

I've seen Mr. King perform several times: stunning every time. I think he's still touring: James Brown was great and all, but Mr. King is the REAL 'hardest workin' man in show business'...

c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Wow, don't hear much BB played on RP. Right On!
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
dixiedeb wrote:
Also-Is there anybody out there who doesn't think Tom Cruise is nuts?
I do, but I am crazy myself so it may not count.
Posted 16 years ago by sunny_day    [ Reply ]
The most funny thing about this discussion is the throng of people crying bloody murder about not having heard about BB King. It just goes to show irony is really wasted on some people.
Posted 16 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
jptl wrote:
Maybe the combination of a nice fire & cranked up vintage JBLs, but BB's sounding particularly good.
Century 100's possibly? Nice description!
Posted 16 years ago by Wimpy    [ Reply ]
Maybe the combination of a nice fire & cranked up vintage JBLs, but BB's sounding particularly good.
Posted 16 years ago by jptl    [ Reply ]
segueman wrote:
First note I heard BB play live at the Arena Theatre in Houston touched my sole.
You must have either a foot fetish or a fish fetish.
Posted 16 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
First note I heard BB play live at the Arena Theatre in Houston touched my sole. As cliché as it sounds, it was unbelievable, the emotional power of that one note.
Posted 17 years ago by segueman    [ Reply ]
Never heard of BB King? I can't believe that! I saw a concert in San Antonio, TX in about 1971. Opening act #1 Tower of Power (primo jazz and brass even today.) Opening Act #2 CCR. Primary act that brought the entire audience to their feet for almost 2 hours of the "King" jamming and bluz'n. B.B. King. Go buy ANY of his albums and get out some whiskey on ice and a hanky. The man can play the blues.
Posted 17 years ago by lwilkinson    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Never heard of him but if this guy played on the soundtrack of a Tom Cruise movie I guess he must be cool.
Bokey. you must be having a joke on us aren't you. Never heard of B.B. King??????
Posted 17 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
dionysius wrote:
Key symptoms of a Scientologist worldview: ... (d) Reads bad science fiction and believes that it's true.
Yeah. Everyone knows that bad fantasy is the one true religion! Choose the correct belief genre or go to hell. :P
Posted 17 years ago by kapetto    [ Reply ]
Song #9. Everybody fuzzing about B.B. since I only listen to RP,anyone! Who the heck is this Tom guy? A Norveigen?
Posted 17 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Goodness, I'd of sworn it was EC! Truly, GREAT!
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
This is what happens when I get the first post.A blank canvas can be a dangerous thing. I've got to credit Bill with an assist on that.If he hadn't pointed it out the whole topic might have drifted off on B.B. King or the history of the blues or something.
I tried to delete my comment re bokey's infamous BB King comment, realizing mine may appear critical, when in fact I was impressed that one joke (bokey's) could cause such a panic. Anyone who has read two posts by him would recognize the subtle signature of the master-of-sarcasm. lol on the "assist"
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
The response to the original comment was incendiary. You must be very proud. lol. funny
This is what happens when I get the first post. A blank canvas can be a dangerous thing. I've got to credit Bill with an assist on that. If he hadn't pointed it out the whole topic might have drifted off on B. B. King or the history of the blues or something.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
I'll never tell.
The response to the original comment was incendiary. You must be very proud. lol.funny
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
You misspell the planet's name... The_Enemy wrote:
B.B. King isn't well-known but back in the 1930s on planet Sckmeeov, he used to do background vocals for L. Ron. He has some talent but you only ever hear him on RP. Regular stations don't play him because of the conspiracy.
Posted 17 years ago by rgr0707    [ Reply ]
Also-Is there anybody out there who doesn't think Tom Cruise is nuts?
Posted 17 years ago by dixiedeb    [ Reply ]
B.B. King isn't well known?!? That I find hard to believe...
Posted 17 years ago by drekar    [ Reply ]
Love B. B.'s Blues.
Posted 17 years ago by dixiedeb    [ Reply ]
I love the blues! and yes I believe that if you think Tom Cruise is cool something is wrong with you. Also there are still a few stations here and there on the radio dial that play BB King.
Posted 17 years ago by natedog    [ Reply ]
PIRATES?
Posted 17 years ago by slugore    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Never heard of him but if this guy played on the soundtrack of a Tom Cruise movie I guess he must be cool.
I thought it was a Paul Newman move?
Posted 17 years ago by Lotus_Miata    [ Reply ]
RobK wrote:
That is the most surreal comment I have ever heard. Please tell me you were kidding.
I'll never tell.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
bokey jokey, RIGHT?
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
Conspiracy!
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Never heard of him but if this guy played on the soundtrack of a Tom Cruise movie I guess he must be cool.
B.B. King isn't well-known but back in the 1930s on planet Sckmeeov, he used to do background vocals for L. Ron. He has some talent but you only ever hear him on RP. Regular stations don't play him because of the conspiracy.
Posted 17 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Never heard of him but if this guy played on the soundtrack of a Tom Cruise movie I guess he must be cool.
Key symptoms of a Scientologist worldview: (a) Unnatural appreciation for Tom Cruise and his body of work. (b) Overuse or misuse of the word "cool" in approbatory contexts. (c) Unfamiliarity with the finer traditions and attributes of American (especially African-American) culture. (d) Reads bad science fiction and believes that it's true.
Posted 17 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Never heard of him but if this guy played on the soundtrack of a Tom Cruise movie I guess he must be cool.
Oh Bokey! Why are you listening to RP? Isn't there a top 40 radio station where you hail from?
Posted 17 years ago by LizDeines    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
Obviously, not knowing who BB King is catagorizes you as severly musically deprived and deranged beyond help. Thinking Tom Cruise is cool just confirms that you need serious help! Thank You RP for playing this soothing blues tune!
I really do think he was joking...at least I hope so. By the way I just had my first experience of hearing something played on RP that I uploaded, kinda neat. Glad you like the song, Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Never heard of him but if this guy played on the soundtrack of a Tom Cruise movie I guess he must be cool.
Obviously, not knowing who BB King is catagorizes you as severly musically deprived and deranged beyond help. Thinking Tom Cruise is cool just confirms that you need serious help! Thank You RP for playing this soothing blues tune!
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Never heard of him but if this guy played on the soundtrack of a Tom Cruise movie I guess he must be cool.
That is the most surreal comment I have ever heard. Please tell me you were kidding.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
Never heard of him but if this guy played on the soundtrack of a Tom Cruise movie I guess he must be cool.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]