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