The Folkways Years (1945-1959)

by Brownie McGhee

Overview

Folkways Years (1945-1959) is a wonderful 17-track compilation of Brownie McGhee's Folkways recordings. During this time, McGhee became a staple on the blues-folk revival circuit, and accordingly these recordings find the Piedmont bluesman playing in a folk style, which he excelled at. Many of the most powerful tracks are straight from the rural Piedmont tradition, but the folkier material shows what a rich musician he was. It's an excellent sampler, one that demonstrates the depth and breadth of his Folkways recordings. ~ Thom Owens

Product Details

Release Date:	07/13/1992
Label:	Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
UPC:	0093074003428
Rank:	127117

Tracks

1. Daisy
2. Rising Sun
3. Careless Love
4. Cholly Blues
5. Just a Dream
6. Pawn Shop Blues
7. Hangman's Blues
8. Livin' with the Blues
9. 'Fore Day Creep
10. Me and Sonny
11. Raise a Ruckus Tonight
12. Betty and Dupree
13. Long Gone
14. Grievin' Hearted Blues
15. I'm Gonna Tell God How You Treat Me
16. Can't Help Myself
17. Pallet on the Floor

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Brownie McGhee   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Sonny Terry   Guest Artist
Wilbert Ellis   Piano
Coyall McMahan   Vocals,Maracas
Gene Moore   Drums
Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee   Vocals,Harmonica

Technical Credits

Kip Lornell   Compilation Producer,Liner Notes
Lorrie Taylor   Archival Assistant
Christopher Jerde   Assistant Coordinator
David Gahr   Photography
Carol Hardy   Cover Design
Spencer Williams   Composer
W.C. Handy   Composer
Anthony Seeger   Coordination
Brownie McGhee   Composer
Big Bill Broonzy   Composer
Eddie Shuler   Composer
Jeff Place   Archival Assistant
Public Domain   Composer
Martha E. Koenig   Composer
Matt Walters   Coordination
Alan Yoshida   Remastering
Ruth McGhee   Composer