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Mississippi declares 'BB King Day'
17/02/2005 13:27 - (SA)
Jackson, Mississippi - Blues great BB King wiped away tears and spoke a few words of thanks at the Mississippi Capitol as the state House and Senate declared Tuesday BB King Day.
Lawmakers and Gov Haley Barbour honored the 79-year-old Delta native, whose hits include "The Thrill Is Gone," during a ceremony Tuesday in the Senate chamber.
King pulled a white handkerchief from his pocket and wiped away tears.
"I never learned to talk very well without Lucille," said King, speaking of his black guitar. "But today, I'm trying to say only God knows how I feel. I am so happy. Thank you."
He said the last time he cried was at Ray Charles' funeral.
"That was tears of sorrow," King said. "Today, it was tears of joy."
- AP
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