Sonny Terry, Brownie McGee
July 9, 2009 6:44 PM Subscribe
I'm in love with the song "God and Man" from the Deadwood soundtrack. I need to know what Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee album(s) I require to supplement this feeling.
Response by poster: any Mississippi John Hurt stuff specifically?
posted by Tbola at 7:18 PM on July 9, 2009
posted by Tbola at 7:18 PM on July 9, 2009
Best answer: And "Avalon Blues: A Tribute to Mississippi John Hurt" ain't bad... Beck, Ben Harper, Taj Mahal
posted by Frank Grimes at 7:19 PM on July 9, 2009
posted by Frank Grimes at 7:19 PM on July 9, 2009
I have a MJH anthology and another album called "Rediscovered." I think there's overlap, but both are good.
posted by Frank Grimes at 7:21 PM on July 9, 2009
posted by Frank Grimes at 7:21 PM on July 9, 2009
Best answer: "God and Man" originally appeared on this album, which might be a good place to start. It comes from late in their partnership, though, and I think their earlier stuff is much, much better. I suggested this 1958 album in a recent blues thread; it probably fits here, too.
posted by mediareport at 7:42 PM on July 9, 2009
posted by mediareport at 7:42 PM on July 9, 2009
Seconding mediareport's link for the 58 album. Or try this if you're looking for live stuff.
posted by entropicamericana at 8:31 PM on July 9, 2009
posted by entropicamericana at 8:31 PM on July 9, 2009
Best answer: if you run out of Terry & McGhee, Cephas And Wiggins will do rather nicely.
posted by scruss at 1:45 AM on July 10, 2009
posted by scruss at 1:45 AM on July 10, 2009
Best answer: The Best of Mississipppi John Hurt (Live at Oberlin College) is a great album.
posted by Midnight Rambler at 5:02 AM on July 10, 2009
posted by Midnight Rambler at 5:02 AM on July 10, 2009
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Taj Mahal
The "Mississippi Delta Blues Jam in Memphis" albums, particularly the R.L. Watson and Johnny Woods tracks and "Columbus, Mississippi Blues" by Bukka White
Mississippi John Hurt is a little slower and quieter, but I recommend him all the same
posted by Frank Grimes at 7:05 PM on July 9, 2009