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.
1 Hey, Hey, Baby
2 Frankie and Johnny
3 Trouble in Mind
4 Joe Turner No.2 (Blues of 1890)
5 Mule-Ridin’ Blues
6 When Will I Get to Be Called a Man
7 Poor Bill Blues
8 Key to the Highway
9 Plough-Hand Blues
10 Digging My Potatoes
11 When Things Go Wrong (It Hurts Me Too)
12 C.C. Rider
13 Saturday Evening Blues
14 Shuffle Rag
15 Southbound Train
16 Hush, Somebody’s Calling Me
17 Louise
18 Black, Brown, and White Blues (Spoken Introduction)
19 Black, Brown, and White Blues
20 Willie Mae Blues
21 This Train (Spoken Introduction)
22 This Train (Bound for Glory)
23 In the Evening (Spoken Introduction)
24 In the Evening When the Sun Goes Down