B. B. King (Riley B. King) Quotes

Sometimes the proprietors of the little juke joints gave me a couple dollars. I loved that. I'd go back next Saturday.

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• Sometimes the proprietors of the little juke joints gave me a couple dollars. I loved that. I'd go back next Saturday.

  

  B. B. King
  • Couple
  • Littles
  • Saturday