Hometown Blues, by Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee

Hometown Blues

by Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee

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	1.	Mean Old Frisco 02:44
	2.	Man Ain't Nothin But A Fool 03:06
	3.	The Woman Is Killing Me 02:44
	4.	Crying The Blues 03:05
	5.	Meet You In The Morning 02:35
	6.	Stranger Blues 02:24
	7.	Feels So Good 02:33
	8.	Bad Blood 03:20
	9.	Lightnin's Blues 03:04
	10.	Forgive Me 02:20
	11.	Sittin On Top Of The World 02:47

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Harmonica player Sonny Terry and guitarist Brownie McGhee formed one of the most enduring partnerships in the blues, lasting from before the second world war into the 1970's. Although their partnership had some ups and downs, they were certainly on an upswing when they recorded these sides for the Sittin' In With label during the years 1948-1952. Later re-released on the Mainstream label on compact disc and mp3 this compilation finds the duo playing a nice mix of electric R&B and acoustic duo tracks. They draw on traditional blues standards for the bulk of the material on this album, but with Terry's swooping harp and distinctive yodel and McGhee's deftly plucked guitar, they add a new spin on tracks like “Mean Old Frisco" and “Sittin' On Top of the World." After years of just knowing this partnership as an acoustic duo, it is fascinating to hear them play in an electric blues context with with addition of bass, drums and occasionally piano. It turns them into a rollicking little combo that could have held their own at any juke joint in post-war Chicago. This is a great introductory album for those who are interested in the duo as it presents them in a couple of different contexts and allows the listener to enjoy the full range of their talents. Definitely one to keep an eye out for.
- by Tim Niland.

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released August 2, 1965

Arranged By – Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee
Artwork – The Art Department
Composed By – Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee (tracks: A1 to A4, A6 to B1, B3 to B5), Trad. (tracks: A5, B2)
Photography By – Burt Goldblatt
Producer – Bob Shad

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Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee New York, New York

Blind harp genius Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, a gifted guitar picker, had a 35-year-long partnership that helped to define Folk and Blues music.
Nobody was busier in the studio,
on stage and on tour than Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. Their
2-man act took them to worldwide fame but they started and ended their careers as solo artists. ... more

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