Big Bill Broonzy - Complete Recorded Works Vol. 11 (1940-42)

Artist:

Broonzy, Big Bill

UPC:

714298513325

See Also:

Graham, Davy Wolf, Howlin` Hurt, Mississippi John Williamson, Sonny B. (Rice Mill Lightnin` Hopkins/Mississippi Fred McDowell/Big Bill Broonzy - Best Of The Blues Tradition, Vol. 1 [Box]

Description:

Contains 25 tracks.
The final of Document`s prewar Big Bill Broonzy CDs (documenting all of his 1927-42 recordings) features Broonzy playing in a timeless style. Most of the performances could be considered goodtime music, with Broonzy sounding as if he were ready to party. On three of the four complete sessions that are included (plus "Rockin` Chair Blues," left over from the 1940 date otherwise included on Vol. 10), Broonzy is joined by either Memphis Slim, Horace Malcolm or Blind John Davis on piano, plus Washboard Sam (his half-brother) on washboard; Jazz Gillum sits in on harmonica during "Key to the Highway." The final set has Broonzy, pianist Memphis Slim and drummer Judge Riley joined by trumpeter Punch Miller and altoist Buster Bennett. Overall, this is a pretty strong program, with such numbers as "Sweet Honey Bee," "When I Been Drinking," "Key to the Highway," "Conversation With the Blues," "All By Myself," "I Feel So Good," "I`m Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town" and "I`m Woke Up Now" being among the 25 selections. Big Bill Broonzy fans will want all of the releases in this remarkable series. ~ Scott Yanow

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Rockin` Chair Blues
2. Shine On, Shine On
3. Green Grass Blues
4. My Little Flower
5. Sweet Honey Bee
6. When I Been Drinking
7. Key to the Highway
8. Double Trouble
9. Going Back to My Plow
10. I`m Having So Much Trouble
11. Wee Wee Hours
12. Conversation With the Blues
13. All by Myself
14. Keep Your Hand on Your Heart
15. Why Should I Spend My Money
16. What`s Wrong With Me
17. I Feel So Good
18. In the Army Now
19. Bad Acting Woman
20. Night Watchman Blues
21. She`s Gone With the Wind
22. I`m Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town
23. Tell Me Baby
24. Hard Hearted Woman
25. I`m Woke up Now

Album Information

Release Date:

06/03/2002

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Blues

Subgenre:

Country Blues

Label:

Document (USA)

Producer:

Johnny Parth (Compilation)

Catalog Number:

DOCD 5133

Original Release Year:

1992

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Mono

Runtime:

70 : 26

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