Label: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.
Release Date: 1990, 1958.
Recording Time: 39 minutes.
Release Info: LP (SFW40011, FA 2327) Studio Recording.
Recording Date: 1958.
Styles: Acoustic Blues, Country Blues, Folk-Blues, Piedmont Blues, Regional Blues.
One of the duo's best acoustic folk-blues collaborations, originally issued in 1958. They convincingly run through a very enjoyable series of collaborations marked by affectionate interplay, with drummer Gene Moore adding rhythmic power. ~ Bill Dahl
from FA 2327:
The acoustic music duo of guitarist Brownie McGhee and harmonicist Sonny Terry were named National Heritage Fellows in 1982 in recognition of their distinctive musical contributions and accomplishments. Although primarily considered to be blues musicians, McGhee and Terry transcended the genre by including American folk songs and ballads in their repertoire. This 1958 recording, their first for the Folkways label, provides a small but inspiring example of the range of Americana and down-home blues music the duo performed throughout their 40-year partnership.
The vinyl reissue of Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry Sing, which includes a liner notes booklet with the song lyrics and is part of the Smithsonian Folkways Vinyl Reissue Series, revisiting some of the most iconic and influential albums released on the record label.
Credits: Nancy Jean Anderson - design; Moses Asch - recorder, producer; David Gahr - photography; Brownie McGhee - composer, guitar, performer, primary artist, vocals; Gene Moore - drums; Charles Edward Smith - liner notes; Irwin Rosenhouse - cover artwork; Sonny Terry - composer, harmonica, performer, primary artist, vocals.
Tracklist:
A1. Better Day;
A2. Confusion;
A3. Dark Road;
A4. John Henry;
A5. Make A Little Money;
A6. Old Jabo;
B1. If You Lose Your Money;
B2. Guitar Highway;
B3. Heart In Sorrow;
B4. Preachin' The Blues;
B5. Can't Help Myself;
B6. Best Of Friends;
B7. Boogie Baby