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What’s up Sorry State readers? I hope everyone is having a good week. Depending on where you’re reading this, you may be preparing for some winter weather this weekend. I wouldn’t mind getting snowed in for a couple days, just chilling out and listening to records and watching movies all day, but we’ll see what fate has in store for us here in Raleigh. The city shuts down from half an inch of snow, so if the predictions are even half correct, it could get crazy around here. Stock up on beer, whiskey, and herbs now! I’ve picked up enough new records lately to keep me entertained as long as we don’t lose power. Last week, I wrote about that live Bill Evans record I picked up this past Black Friday, and today I’m writing about another live record I snagged that same day, B.B. King - Broadcasting The Blues: Live From Germany and Sweden. This double LP features two live recordings: one from Germany in 1968 and one from Sweden in 1973. Not too huge of a gap between shows, but 5 years is enough for them to have their own unique flair to them. The first show featured is actually from a TV studio in Cologne, which is pretty cool. I just imagine some German kid going with his parents to this television studio and just getting his mind blown by the King of the Blues and it opening his whole world up. You can hear the German crowd clapping along the whole performance, so you know they’re digging it. How could you not tho? I could probably sit around all day and listen to live B.B. shows. I don’t think I’ve ever listened to one and not loved every minute of it; it just always hits the spot no matter what. This is another high-quality RSD release, a nice gatefold jacket and insert that features some cool-ass photos from the shows and interviews, including one with Derek Trucks that I thought was pretty awesome. Of course, most importantly, the records themselves sound amazing… real crispy. Like I said earlier, every song on here is just amazing and worth your time, but if I had to highlight one of my favorite tracks on this release, it would be the 16 minute version of That’s Wrong Little Mama on the first side. You know I love me a long jam, and this one delivers on all fronts. If you’re needing some more blues in your life, this release is definitely worth seeking out. That’s it for this week. I hope everyone stays warm and safe this weekend wherever you are!