Watch and listen: B.B. King's best collaborations over the years

Blues legend B.B King, who died at 89 yesterday, will always be remembered as the "King of the Blues." While he -- and his guitar "Lucille" -- became famous for a solo career that won him a record 15 Grammys in the blues category, he was equally well-known for his collaborations with other artists through the years.

Let's look back at a couple of the notable ones.

'The Thrill is Gone'

His signature song is a modern blues classic that's been reinterpreted dozens of times, frequently by King himself.

But here's one of his better ones -- a collaboration with folkster Tracy Chapman from 1997.

'When Love Comes to Town'

King and U2 paired up for 1988's Rattle and Hum, and this track might be the album's highlight.

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'Riding With the King'

King got together with Eric Clapton in 2000 to update this John Hiatt classic.

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'Standing Outside a Phone Booth with Money in My Hand'

Not a collaboration per se, but still a great showcase for King's gravelly voice. The Primitive Radio Gods sampled King's 1964 song How Blue Can You Get. In this context it's more haunting than soulful, which makes it all the more unforgettable.

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We'll miss you, B.B.!