The Rock & Roll Americana Auction

Lot #666:

B.B.King "Live in Cook County Jail" Handwritten Working Set List

B.B. King handwritten working set list for his famed September, 1970 concert at Chicago's Cook County Jail.

Handwritten in blue and in black ballpoint pen.

This historic concert was captured live and was issued as a live album "B.B. King Live in Cook County Jail" in January 1971, one of his most famous albums he ever made.

King's working list starts off with "Humming Bird" and then "Cook County intro." Other songs listed include "How Blue Can You Get," "Calidonia," "Respect Yourself, " "The Thrill is Gone," and of course "Lucille." Some of these songs appear on the released album.

Dimensions: 8.5 in x 11 in.

Condition: Very Good with some slight staining that does not affect King's handwriting.

Authenticity: Gotta Have Rock and Roll Letter of Authenticity.