Big Bill Broonzy Sings Folk Songs Vinyl Me Please VMP LP Smithsonian Folkways
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Big Bill Broonzy Sings Folk Songs Vinyl Me Please VMP LP Smithsonian Folkways
Album has been opened but never played, comes with obi and all original items included
Album Overview
- Artist: Big Bill Broonzy
- Title: Big Bill Broonzy Sings Folk Songs
- Label: Smithsonian Folkways / Folkways Records
- Series: Vinyl Me, Please – Record of the Month Vol. 38
- Release Date: February 2016 (VMP reissue)
- Format: 180g Mono LP, Remastered, Club Edition
VMP Exclusive Features
- Remastered by Grammy-winning engineer Pete Reiniger from original analog tapes
- 8-page custom booklet with lyrics and historical notes
- 12" x 12" art print by New York-based artist McKenzie Nelson
- Deluxe packaging with original artwork and reissue design by Claudia Foronda
Track Highlights
- “Backwater Blues” (written by Bessie Smith)
- “This Train” (arranged by Broonzy)
- “John Henry” (arranged by Alan Lomax)
- “Goin’ Down This Road” (written by Woody Guthrie & Lee Hays)
- “Tell Me What Kind Of Man Jesus Is” (written by Broonzy)
Historical Context
This reissue includes studio recordings and live performances from the 1950s, including a 1956 concert at Northwestern University with Pete Seeger. Broonzy’s blend of Delta and Country Blues, paired with his storytelling, captures a pivotal moment in American folk history.
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