Brownie McGhee Born with the Blues 1966-92 (DVD)

Tennessee-born, Carolina-influenced, New York-based (in his 'folk boom' glory) and a Californian at the time of his death, Brownie showed a wide stylistic range from turn-of-the-century ragtime (Come on, Keep It Coming) to the lyrical sophistication of such original songs as Conversation With a River. His flair for the dramatic aside and autobiographical insight augment passionate vocals and splendid guitar work in 14 performances provide a moving retrospective of an artist too-long taken for granted. So ...more

Product Number:
13060DVD
Format:
DVD
Skill Level:
Beginning
Binding:
Boxed
Size:
5.25 x 7.5
UPC:
011671306094
Publisher:
Grossman's Guitar Workshop
Date Published:
11/6/2003

Tennessee-born, Carolina-influenced, New York-based (in his 'folk boom' glory) and a Californian at the time of his death, Brownie showed a wide stylistic range from turn-of-the-century ragtime (Come on, Keep It Coming) to the lyrical sophistication of such original songs as Conversation With a River. His flair for the dramatic aside and autobiographical insight augment passionate vocals and splendid guitar work in 14 performances provide a moving retrospective of an artist too-long taken for granted. Sonny Terry accompanies Brownie on six songs.

You can also download a PDF which contains biographical information, photographs and performance notes on the tunes.

Running time 60 minutes

DVD is region 0, playable worldwide.

Automobile Blues      
Born and Living With the Blues      
Come On Keep It Coming      
Conversation With a River      
Death of Blind Boy Fuller      
Drinkin' Wine      
I Feel So Good      
I'm Gonna Tell God How You Treat Me      
Kansas City Blues      
Keys to the Highway      
Life is a Gamble      
Me and My Dog      
My Father's Words      
Pawn Shop Blues      
 
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