There Must Be a Better World Somewhere
There Must Be a Better World Somewhere is a studio album by B. B. King, released in 1981. It was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Recording the following year.
Critical reception
The New York Times wrote that "while the songs tend to be lackluster, the presence of some particularly fine musicians and a few old friends brings out above-average performances."Track listing
All tracks composed by Doc Pomus and Dr. John; except where indicated- "Life Ain't Nothing But a Party " – 6:13
- "Born Again Human" – 8:32
- "There Must Be a Better World Somewhere " – 5:30
- "The Victim" – 6:15
- "More, More, More" – 4:33
- "You're Going with Me " – 4:32
Personnel
- B.B. King – vocals, guitar
- Hugh McCracken – guitar
- David "Fathead" Newman – tenor saxophone
- Ronald E. Cuber – baritone saxophone
- Hank Crawford – alto saxophone
- Waymon Reed, Charlie Miller – trumpet
- Tom Malone – trombone
- Bernard Purdie – drums
- Dr. John – keyboards
- Wilbur Bascomb – bass guitar
- Donny Gerrard, Vennette Gloud, Carmen Twillie – backing vocals on "More, More, More"
- Producer: Stewart Levine