king based his guitar style on texas blues and chicago blues influences. his best-known recordings include the early instrumentals "hide away" (1961), "san-ho-zay," (1961) and "the stumble" (1962). the album "freddy king sings" showcased his singing talents and included the record chart hits "you've got to love her with a feeling" and "i'm tore down". he later became involved with more rhythm and blues- and rock-oriented producers and was one of the first bluesmen to have a multiracial backing band at live performances.