Big Bill Broonzy - The Young Big Bill Broonzy 1928-1936

Big Bill Broonzy 
The Young Big Bill Broonzy 1928-1936 
Yazoo 1011 - re-issue LP 

Big Bill Broonzy probably had his biggest commercial success in the '50s, when he became the darling of the folk crowd. But his glory days as a musician were no doubt the late '20s and early '30s, when these exceptional sides were done. Broonzy was a guitarist of amazing ability, highly sought after as a sideman by his peers. He also did some superb solo work, and both facets are clearly evident here. "How Do You Want It Done?"--arguably his solo tour de force--is likely the earliest example of a rocking guitar boogie. "Long Tall Mama" and "Skoodle Do Do" show that his fingerpicking prowess was equally formidable. He was also a fine singer with a deep, rich tenor voice. The band sides include appearances by such great pianists as Black Bob and Georgia Tom Dorsey, as well as vocalist Jane Lucas. There are more than a few Broonzy albums available, but this fine collection may well be the most definitive.
--Lars Gandil

     Track Listings
Brownskin Shuffle
Eagle Ridin Papa
Starvation Blues
Long Tall Mama
Good Liquor Gonna Carry Me Down
Skoodle Doo Doo
Bankers Blues
Saturday Night Rub
I Cant Be Satisfied
Mississippi River Blues
Hip Shakin Strut
How You Want It Done?
Hokum Stomp
Stove Pipe Stomp 

NEW SEALED re-issue LP (no barcode)