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Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry at the 2nd Fret

 
Album Review: Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry at the 2nd Fret
 

Review

Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee were the ultimate blues duo; McGhee's stylized singing and light, flickering guitar was wonderfully contrasted by Terry's sweeping, whirling harmonica solos and intense, country-tinged singing. They were in great form during the ten tunes featured on this live date. Sometimes, as on "Custard Pie" or "Barking Bull Dog," they're funny; at other times, they were prophetic, chilling, or moving. This is Piedmont blues at its best, and this disc's tremendous remastering provides a strong sonic framework. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Evil Hearted Me Brownie McGhee Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry (4:20)
Sick Man Sonny Terry Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry (4:14)
Barking Bull Dog Brownie McGhee Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry (3:10)
Spread the News Around Sonny Terry Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry (3:08)
Backwater Blues Bessie Smith Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry (6:06)
Custard Pie Sonny Terry Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry (2:37)
Wholesale Dealin' Papa Brownie McGhee Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry (2:48)
Motorcycle Blues Sonny Terry Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry (3:11)
Hand in Hand Brownie McGhee Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry (3:54)
I Woke Up One Morning and I Could Hardly See Sonny Terry Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry (5:28)

Credits

Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee (Harmonica), Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee (Jew's-Harp), Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee (Vocals), Brownie McGhee (Guitar), Brownie McGhee (Vocals), Brownie McGhee (Main Performer), Phil DeLancie (Digital Remastering), Kenneth S. Goldstein (Producer), Fred Miles (Engineer), Don Schlitten (Cover Design), Sonny Terry (Harmonica), Sonny Terry (Vocals), Sonny Terry (Main Performer), Sonny Terry (Performer), Gene Shay (Liner Notes)
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