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Big Bill Broonzy|Vol. 1: The Pre-War Years

Vol. 1: The Pre-War Years

Big Bill Broonzy

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This is by no means the complete pre-war work of the great bluesman (although those who want to go into greater depth can find virtually everything elsewhere). Instead, it offers a fabulous overview with 20 cuts covering the period before World War II, a offers a chance to see just how important and influential Broonzy really was. With "I Can't Be Satisfied" and "Saturday Night Rub" he was a seminal figure, but one whose range ran to more popular material, too, like "I Feel So Good." You might think Charley Patton and Robert Johnson were the heart of the blues, but based on the evidence here, Broonzy can stake a very good claim. If you don't require the complete works, this will perfectly cover your desires.

© Chris Nickson /TiVo

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Vol. 1: The Pre-War Years

Big Bill Broonzy

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1
Saturday Night Rub
00:02:56

Barbara, Writer - Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist - W.L.C. Broonzy, Composer

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2
I Can't Be Satisfied
00:02:47

Barbara, Writer - Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist - W.L.C. Broonzy, Composer

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

3
Too Too Train Blues
00:02:52

Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

4
How You Want It Done?
00:02:51

Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

5
Long Tall Mama
00:02:48

Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

6
Mississippi River Blues
00:02:42

Barbara, Writer - Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist - W.L.C. Broonzy, Composer

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

7
C.C. Rider
00:03:17

Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist

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8
Good Jelly
00:03:18

Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

9
Mountain Blues
00:03:03

Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

10
Keep Your Hands Off Her
00:02:53

Barbara, Writer - Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist - W.L.C. Broonzy, Composer

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

11
Horny Frog
00:03:04

Barbara, Writer - Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist - W.L.C. Broonzy, Composer

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

12
I Want My Hands on It
00:02:54

Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

13
New Shake 'em On Down
00:02:54

Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

14
Baby I Done Got Wise
00:02:31

Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

15
Just a Dream
00:02:35

Barbara, Writer - Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist - W.L.C. Broonzy, Composer

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

16
You Got to Hit the Right Lick
00:02:51

Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

17
Key to the Highway
00:03:02

Charles Segar, Composer - Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, Writer, MainArtist - Broonzy, Composer - Segar, Composer - Charles Seeger, Composer, Writer

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

18
Wee Wee Hours
00:02:58

Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

19
All By Myself
00:02:28

Big Bill Broonzy, MainArtist - Broonzy, Composer

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

20
I Feel so Good
00:02:47

Barbara, Writer - Big Bill Broonzy, Composer, MainArtist - W.L.C. Broonzy, Composer

© 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2007 BMG Rights Management GmbH

Album review

This is by no means the complete pre-war work of the great bluesman (although those who want to go into greater depth can find virtually everything elsewhere). Instead, it offers a fabulous overview with 20 cuts covering the period before World War II, a offers a chance to see just how important and influential Broonzy really was. With "I Can't Be Satisfied" and "Saturday Night Rub" he was a seminal figure, but one whose range ran to more popular material, too, like "I Feel So Good." You might think Charley Patton and Robert Johnson were the heart of the blues, but based on the evidence here, Broonzy can stake a very good claim. If you don't require the complete works, this will perfectly cover your desires.

© Chris Nickson /TiVo

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