Big Bill Broonzy Sings Folk Songs

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Cut in 1956, 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

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Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) African American
Keyword(s) Blues
Instrument(s) Guitar; Vocals
Language(s) English

Year of Recording 1989
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Artist Bill Broonzy ; Recorded by Moses Asch ; Cover artwork by Ronald Clyne ; Liner Notes by Charles Edwards Smith

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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

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