B.B. King’s Lucille Talks Back 50th Anniversary Album Release Party

A landmark tribute to one of blues music’s most transcendent and overlooked recordings is coming back to life. Lucille Talks Back 50th Anniversary, an all-star remake of B.B. King’s deeply soulful 1975 album, is set to reintroduce this hidden gem to audiences worldwide. Presented by FRSH SONX and Open On Sunday and Executive Produced by the visionary Meshell Ndegeocello and Team, the project brings together an extraordinary ensemble of artists to honor Mr. King’s life, music, and immortal impact.

About the Album

Released in 1975, the original Lucille Talks Back stands as one of B.B. King’s most soulful and emotionally rich recordings — a masterwork that fused Rhythm & Soul with his signature style of blues in ways that have never been fully appreciated by the mainstream. Despite its brilliance, the album never received widespread distribution, and its entirety is not found on major streaming platforms, leaving it largely unknown to the audiences it deserves. This album will release June 26, 2025.

This remake is a mission of love — to bring Mr. King’s vision to the people it was meant to reach. Under the creative direction of Executive Producer Meshell Ndegeocello, the album has been reimagined with reverence and artistry, breathing new life into every track while honoring the heart and soul of the original recordings.

An All-Star Lineup

The project features an extraordinary roster of artists who bring their unique voices and talents to Mr. King’s music:

Meshell Ndegeocello

Eric Gayles 

Ledisi 

Ann Nesby

Cam Anthony  

Ink

Cory Henry 

Avery Sunshine 

Doyle Bramhall II

Together, these artists form a living tribute to the blues tradition — each one carrying forward the torch that B.B. King lit decades ago.