Big Bill Broonzy Sings Folk Songs

Cut in 1962, these tracks catch Broonzy in fine form near the end of his distinguished career. His powerful voice and guitar are showcased in a set which includes traditional blues, gospel, and folk songs all performed with undeniable authority. "Broonzy moves with amazing ease from silky croon to brassy howl...[and] dazzles with rough-edged intricacy." — The Boston Globe

Vinyl edition details:
180g vinyl; Remastered in 2016 by Grammy-award winning engineer, Pete Reiniger, from original analog tapes; 8 page custom booklet with original notes, lyrics, and new essay by Broonzy biographer Bob Riesman

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Track Listing

101	Backwater Blues	Bill Broonzy	2:50
102	This Train	Bill Broonzy	3:00
103	I Don't Want No Woman (To Try to Be My Boss)	Bill Broonzy	3:08
104	Martha	Bill Broonzy	5:00
105	Tell Me Who	Bill Broonzy	3:41
201	Bill Bailey	Bill Broonzy	1:57
202	Alberta	Bill Broonzy	2:13
203	Goin' Down This Road	Bill Broonzy	2:22
204	Tell Me What Kind of Man Jesus Is	Bill Broonzy	2:16
205	John Henry	Bill Broonzy	4:45
206	Glory of Love	Bill Broonzy	3:23