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Big Bill Broonzy discusses the blues

BROADCAST: Sep. 13, 1955 | DURATION: 00:22:22

Synopsis

Big Bill Broonzy discusses the blues with Studs. Big Bill talks about getting ready for a European tour, his young life, and his life as a musician. The following performances have been removed for copyright reasons: "Ride Alberta, ride," "Going Down the road feeling bad," "House rent stomp," "The glory of love," "Plow hand," "I feel so good," and "Make my getaway."

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 13, 1955

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
22 minutes, 22 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Blues & Gospel Music African American History & Culture American History & Politics

People

Musicians

Tags

Broonzy, Big Bill, 1893-1958--Interviews African American singers--20th century--Interviews Blues (Music) Blues musicians--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Broonzy, Big Bill, 1893-1958,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Georgia, blues

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