Big Bill Broonzy - The Midnight Special: Live In Nottingham 1957
Big Bill Broonzy, guitar, vocals
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Live
Record Press : Furnace Record Pressing
Label : ORG Music
Original Label : ORG Music
Recorded at the Dancing Slipper Ballroom in Nottingham, England in March 1957
Remastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering
Originally released in 1978
Reissued in 2020
Tracks :
Side A
- This Train
- Trouble In Mind
- Willie Mae
- In The Evening
- Glory Of Love
- The Midnight Special
- What Kind Of Man Jesus Is
Side B
- Keep Your Hands O_ It
- Nobody's Business
- Hey! Bub
- The Feasting Table
- C.C. Rider
- Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
- Goodnight Irene
Reviews :
Born in Mississippi, “Big Bill Broonzy” – the name refers to his 6’ 6” physical stature – remains largely unsung as far as a household name, despite recording several hundred songs, many of which he wrote. From the late 1920s through the late 1950s, this immensely prolific blues performer won over fellow musicians and “race music” fans alike. As mentor to Muddy Waters and a major influence on artists like Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and Rod Stewart, Broonzy’s impact on music cannot be understated. This solo performance captures Big Bill’s affable personality and ability to hold the attention of an appreciative audience with his storytelling, acoustic guitar licks, and a strong singing voice that leaves an indelible impression that this man had experiences in the fields, the factories, and the railroads. The record was mastered from original analog tape by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering, and pressed at Furnace Record Pressing. Liner notes by Larry Jaffee.
Ratings :
Discogs 4.73/5