Tonight I'm Gonna Make You A Star
B.B. King · Take It Home [2011]
Tonight I'm gonna make you a star
I'm gonna play you like my new guitar
I'll put some polish on your strings
I'll make you sing like an angel sings
Lay back and love it baby, stand up and shout
'Cuz tonight you'll see, what bein' a star's all about
One touch you tremble, one more you'll moan
I'll show you something you've never learned at home
You'll see how good baby, it all can be
I'll show you everything you need to see
I've got my feeling mama, you'll go far
'Cuz tonight I'm gonna make you, make you my star
I'm gonna rock you a little while
And then we'll roll in a down home style
If it get's funky we won't mind
We're gonna reach for whatever we can find
You're gonna play all my favorite songs
I'll show you right now where the beat belongs
Come step aboard my midnight flight
We're gonna ride babe, till the mornin' light
And when the tour is at the end
We'll go back over everywhere we've been
Now, you got the message baby, now answer the call
Step into the spotlight and give it your all
I'm gonna play you like my new guitar
I'll put some polish on your strings
I'll make you sing like an angel sings
Lay back and love it baby, stand up and shout
'Cuz tonight you'll see, what bein' a star's all about
One touch you tremble, one more you'll moan
I'll show you something you've never learned at home
You'll see how good baby, it all can be
I'll show you everything you need to see
I've got my feeling mama, you'll go far
'Cuz tonight I'm gonna make you, make you my star
I'm gonna rock you a little while
And then we'll roll in a down home style
If it get's funky we won't mind
We're gonna reach for whatever we can find
You're gonna play all my favorite songs
I'll show you right now where the beat belongs
Come step aboard my midnight flight
We're gonna ride babe, till the mornin' light
And when the tour is at the end
We'll go back over everywhere we've been
Now, you got the message baby, now answer the call
Step into the spotlight and give it your all
Tonight I'm Gonna Make You A Star
B.B. King's 'Tonight I'm Gonna Make You A Star' stands as a quintessential example of his electrifying blues style, blending raw emotional depth with his signature slide guitar work. Recorded for the 2011 compilation 'Take It Home,' the track captures the essence of his mid-career resurgence, showcasing his ability to craft intimate yet powerful narratives. The song reflects the artist's enduring connection to the rhythm and blues tradition while demonstrating his unique voice that resonated across generations. As a staple of his discography, this recording highlights King's mastery in translating personal sentiment into universal musical expression, cementing his legacy as a master of the electric blues.
