B.B. King, Eric Clapton - Help The Poor Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'Help The Poor'?

   'Help The Poor' was written by Charles Singleton.

2. Which album features 'Help The Poor' by B.B. King and Eric Clapton?

   'Help The Poor' is featured on the album 'Riding with the King,' a collaborative project between B.B. King and Eric Clapton.

3. When was the album 'Riding with the King' released?

   'Riding with the King' was released in 2000.

4. Did 'Riding with the King' receive any notable awards?

   'Riding with the King' won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album in 2000.

5. What is unique about Eric Clapton's role in 'Riding with the King'?

   Although it might appear to be a Clapton album recorded with B.B. King, Clapton gave center-stage to King, who took the lead on many of the songs with his singing and solos.

6. How did critics respond to 'Help The Poor' on 'Riding with the King'?

   'Help The Poor,' along with other tracks on 'Riding with the King,' received generally positive reviews, though some critics felt that certain elements like Joe Sample's keyboards were too prominent and that Clapton's vocals were not as strong as King's.