Hide Away

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Freddie King (September 3, 1934 – December 28, 1976) was an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is considered one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar" (along with Albert King and B.B. King, none of whom were blood related). Mostly known for his soulful and powerful voice and distinctive guitar playing, King had a major influence on electric blues music and on many later blues guitarists.

Hide Away or Hideaway is a blues guitar instrumental that has become a standard for countless blues and rock musicians performing today. First recorded in 1960 by Freddie King, the song became a hit on the record charts. It has been interpreted and recorded by numerous blues and other musicians and has been recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Grammy Hall of Fame.

In 1995, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame identified Hide Away as one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. The song received a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999 and in 2007 was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame. In a song review for AllMusic, Bill Dahl commented: No respectable blues band would dare mount a stage without having 'Hide Away' in their arsenal as their principal instrumental break song. So rousingly recognizable is its galloping shuffle groove and stinging melody that it has reigned as the blues set-closer for several decades. He added that the instrumental's appeal went beyond blues and was often performed by surf bands

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Resources & Links

• Freddy King – Hide Away – 1961 45rpm
• Freddie King - Hide Away (Live)