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in 1974, one of the greatest fights of the century was taking place in kinshasa, zaire between george forman, the champion and muhammad ali. the event was a celebration of black sports and music.
the legendary b.b. king was invited to take part in this three-day music festival. his performance before an audience of 80'000 africans is considered to be one of the greatest of his phenomenal career - a career that has earned him the title of "king of the blues". this inspired performance was shot by leon gast who won an award for "when we were kings", a documentary about the life of muhammad ali. if you look closely you can see ali in the audience of the show. now this classic footage is available on dvd and an unforgettable night of music is lived again.
01. To know you is to love you
02. I believe to my soul
03. Why I sing the blues
04. Ain`t nobody home
05. Sweet sixteen
06. The thrill is gone
07. Guess who
08. I like to live the love
09. Bonus: Interview with B.B.King (1981)
B.B. King