Spotify Release Info
Track: Key to the Highway
Artist: Big Bill Broonzy
Album: Trouble in Mind
Artist Bio
Name: Big Bill Broonzy
Spotify Genres: blues, country blues, classic blues, ragtime
Followers: 65,364
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Biography
Blues singer and guitarist. Born: June 26, 1893 or 1903 in Scott County, Mississippi Died: August 14 or 15, 1958 in Chicago (throat cancer) In the 1930’s Broonzy became known as one of the major artist on the Chicago Blues scene. During this time he performed with other top blues artists in Chicago such as l [a307235], [a307268], [a312990], [a307232], and [a746951]. In 1938, Broonzy performed at John Hammond’s famous Spiritual and Swing concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. This was the first time that he had ever performed in front of a white audience. After the concert, people start calling him “Big Bill” Broonzy. He was one of the best known blues players and recorded over 260 blues songs, including Feelin’ Low Down, Remember Big Bill, Make Me Getaway, and Big Bill Broonzy Sings Country Blues. His recording career spanned five long decades, as he traveled from Mississippi to Chicago and even to Europe, where he became well-known. In 1980, he was inducted into the Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame.
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1.Get BackVol. 2: The Post-War Years
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2.Glory of LoveBig Bill Broonzy Sings Folk Songs
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3.Freight Train BluesOld Folk & Country Soundtrack
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4.Hey, Hey BabyTrouble in Mind
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5.This TrainBig Bill Broonzy Sings Folk Songs
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6.When Things Go Wrong (It Hurts Me Too)Trouble in Mind
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7.Black, Brown and White BluesTrouble in Mind
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8.Key to the HighwayTrouble in Mind
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9.Mean Old World (Tk. 1)Big Bill Broonzy Vol. 6 1937
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10.Key To The HighwayBig Bill Broonzy Vol. 11 1940 - 1942
Discogs Release Info
Release: Big Bill Broonzy - Key To The Highway
Year: 1998
Genres: Blues