Trouble in Mind

Big Bill Broonzy SFW40131

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

Year of Recording 2000
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Produced by Jeff Place ; Recorded by Charles Edward Smith ; Artist Bill Broonzy ; Recorded by Studs Terkel ; Recorded by Moses Asch ; Photography by David Gahr ; Compiled by Jeff Place ; Compiled by Anthony Seeger ; Liner Notes by Jeff Place ; Mastered by Pete Reiniger ; Design by Joe Parisi

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101	Hey, Hey Baby	Big Bill Broonzy	2:54
102	Frankie and Johnny	Big Bill Broonzy	2:09
103	Trouble in Mind	Big Bill Broonzy	3:20
104	Joe Turner, No. 2 (Blues of 1890)	Big Bill Broonzy	5:16
105	Mule-Ridin' Blues	Big Bill Broonzy	3:45
106	When Will I Get to Be Called a Man?	Big Bill Broonzy	2:20
107	Poor Bill Blues	Big Bill Broonzy	3:15
108	Key to the Highway	Big Bill Broonzy	2:35
109	Plough-Hand Blues	Big Bill Broonzy	3:27
110	Digging My Potatoes	Big Bill Broonzy	3:00
111	When Things Go Wrong (It Hurts Me Too)	Big Bill Broonzy	3:00
112	C.C. Rider	Big Bill Broonzy	2:35
113	Saturday Evening Blues	Big Bill Broonzy	3:35
114	Shuffle Rag	Big Bill Broonzy	2:07
115	Southbound Train	Big Bill Broonzy	4:52
116	Hush, Somebody's Calling Me	Big Bill Broonzy	4:01
117	Louise	Big Bill Broonzy	4:01
118	Black, Brown and White (intro)	Big Bill Broonzy	1:25
119	Black, Brown and White	Big Bill Broonzy	2:44
120	Willie Mae Blues	Big Bill Broonzy	3:31
121	This Train (intro)	Big Bill Broonzy	1:21
122	This Train (Bound for Glory)	Big Bill Broonzy	3:02
123	In the Evening When the Sun Goes Down (intro)	Big Bill Broonzy	1:05
124	In the Evening When the Sun Goes Down	Big Bill Broonzy	4:22

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