The latest volume features “Three O’Clock Blues” featuring Marc Broussard, “How Blue Can You Get” featuring Warren Haynes, “Ghetto Woman” featuring Ivan Neville, “Never Make A Move Too Soon” featuring Dion, and “When My Heart Beats Like A Hammer” featuring Dannielle De Andrea. The songs spotlight key moments from King’s catalog, interpreted by artists closely connected to the blues tradition.
Leading the release is “Three O’Clock Blues,” King’s first-ever single, reimagined with Broussard on vocals. Producer Josh Smith said, “Marc is one of those dudes that can sing the phone book. When we tracked this song, I immediately thought he would kill it. It was BB’s first ever single and the original vocal is out of sight. It had to be a world class singer to pull it off!!!”
On “When My Heart Beats Like A Hammer,” Dannielle De Andrea delivers a commanding performance on one of King’s most demanding vocals. Smith said, “Dannielle besides being a world class human is just a world class singer. This is another amazing B.B. vocals that needed an amazing singer to do it justice. The band is crushing on this track as well.”
“How Blue Can You Get,” famously associated with King’s performance on Live at the Regal, features Warren Haynes stepping into one of the most revered moments in the blues legend’s catalog. Smith explained, “This song and the Live at The Regal version is a pillar of B.B.’s catalog. We needed someone serious to pull it off and Warren is that guy. Warren is one of the most talented and one of the kindest artists in the business without a doubt. He was so excited to do this track, and it shows in the performance. A pure joy!!”
Ivan Neville appears on “Ghetto Woman,” a song whose themes remain resonant decades after its original release. Smith said, “Ivan Neville is a true master. His vocal here on one of B.B. ‘s greatest songs it is so emotional. Again, the subject matter is so impactful that it requires someone who can really convey those emotions. It honestly may be my favorite track. The mix is incredible and Lemar’s drum track is amazing.”
The volume closes with “Never Make A Move Too Soon,” featuring Dion. Smith said, “What more can be said about Dion? He’s a true legend. He requested this as his all-time favorite B.B. song. It’s such a classic track with such a great vibe. Love the crowd noise and percussion and Joe’s solo and Marc Douthit’s sax solo are so great.”
Produced by Bonamassa and Smith, B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100 was created with the support of the Estate of B.B. King and The B.B. King Music Company. Across four volumes, the project features more than 30 guest artists, including Buddy Guy, Gary Clark Jr., Keb’ Mo’, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Michael McDonald, Slash, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Marcus King, Larkin Poe, Joanne Shaw Taylor, and others. The title references King’s Grammy-winning 1993 album Blues Summit.
The full 32-track album will be released digitally, as a double CD, and as a triple 180-gram vinyl set. It will also include previously unreleased recordings, including “The Thrill Is Gone” featuring Eric Clapton and Chaka Khan.
Bonamassa continues an active global touring schedule in 2026, with U.S. spring and summer dates followed by a European run that includes two nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100 – Full Tracklist
Disc 1
- Paying The Cost To Be The Boss feat. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
- Don’t Answer The Door feat. Marcus King
- To Know You Is To Love You feat. Michael McDonald, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks
- Let The Good Times Roll feat. Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Noah Hunt
- Sweet Little Angel feat. Buddy Guy
- When It All Comes Down (I’ll Still Be Around) feat. Larry McCray
- When Love Comes To Town feat. Slash, Shemekia Copeland & Myles Kennedy
- The Thrill Is Gone feat. Chaka Khan & Eric Clapton
- Watch Yourself feat. Jimmie Vaughan
- Why I Sing The Blues feat. Bobby Rush
- Sweet Sixteen feat. Jimmy Hall & Larry Carlton
- Don’t You Want A Man Like Me feat. Larkin Poe
- I’ll Survive feat. Keb’ Mo’
- Heartbreaker feat. Trombone Shorty & Eric Gales
- There Must Be A Better World Somewhere feat. George Benson
- Chains And Things feat. Gary Clark Jr.
Disc 2
- How Blue Can You Get feat. Warren Haynes
- You Upset Me Baby feat. Chris Cain
- Ghetto Woman feat. Ivan Neville
- Night Life feat. Paul Rodgers
- Ain’t Nobody Home feat. Jade MacRae & Robben Ford
- Bad Case Of Love feat. Joanne Shaw Taylor
- Never Make A Move Too Soon feat. Dion
- Three O’Clock Blues feat. Marc Broussard
- Think It Over feat. Train & Chris Buck
- It’s My Own Fault feat. Kim Wilson
- Every Day I Have The Blues feat. D.K. Harrell
- Please Accept My Love feat. John Nemeth
- So Excited feat. Aloe Blacc
- When My Heart Beats Like A Hammer feat. Dannielle De Andrea
- Playin’ With My Friends
- Better Not Look Down feat. Kirk Fletcher
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