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Trouble in Mind

Big Bill Broonzy
Trouble in Mind
Acoustic blues guitarist Big Bill Broonzy late in his long career, troubled in mind and outspoken in song. With controversial topical songs, rural blues and spirituals, this CD showcases brilliant vocals and intricate solo guitar work. Includes live radio and concert recordings plus the best of Broonzy's 1950s Folkways recordings, including his classic "Key to the Highway." 36 page booklet with extensive notes, photos, and lyrics. 73 minutes. Reissue compiled and annotated by Jeff Place and Anthony Seeger.

Track Listing

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Hey, Hey Baby Big Bill Broonzy 02:54
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102
Frankie and Johnny Big Bill Broonzy 02:09
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Trouble in Mind Big Bill Broonzy 03:20
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Joe Turner, No. 2 (Blues of 1890) Big Bill Broonzy 05:16
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Mule-Ridin' Blues Big Bill Broonzy 03:45
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When Will I Get to Be Called a Man? Big Bill Broonzy 02:20
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Poor Bill Blues Big Bill Broonzy 03:15
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108
Key to the Highway Big Bill Broonzy 02:35
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109
Plough-Hand Blues Big Bill Broonzy 03:27
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Digging My Potatoes Big Bill Broonzy 03:00
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When Things Go Wrong (It Hurts Me Too) Big Bill Broonzy 03:00
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C.C. Rider Big Bill Broonzy 02:35
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113
Saturday Evening Blues Big Bill Broonzy 03:35
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114
Shuffle Rag Big Bill Broonzy 02:07
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115
Southbound Train Big Bill Broonzy 04:52
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116
Hush, Somebody's Calling Me Big Bill Broonzy 04:01
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117
Louise Big Bill Broonzy 04:01
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118
Black, Brown and White (spoken introduction) Big Bill Broonzy 01:25
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Black, Brown and White Blues Big Bill Broonzy 02:44
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120
Willie Mae Blues Big Bill Broonzy 03:31
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121
This Train (spoken introduction) Big Bill Broonzy 01:21
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This Train (Bound for Glory) Big Bill Broonzy 03:02
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In the Evening (spoken introduction) Big Bill Broonzy 01:05
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In the Evening When the Sun Goes Down Big Bill Broonzy 04:22