A Long Way from Home explained

A Long Way from Home
Type:	Studio album
Artist:	Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry
Cover:	A Long Way from Home.jpg
Released:	1969
Recorded:	March 1, 1969
Studio:	Vault Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Genre:	Blues
Length:	42:04
Label:	BluesWay
Producer:	Ed Michel
Chronology:	Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee
Prev Title:	Blues Hoot
Prev Year:	1963
Next Title:	I Couldn't Believe My Eyes
Next Year:	1970

A Long Way from Home is an album by blues musicians Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry released by the BluesWay label in 1969.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Cub Koda stated: "Solid, relaxed, rockin' grooves are the hallmarks here with both artists in fine form".

Track listing

All compositions credited to Brownie McGhee except where noted

1. "A Long Way from Home" (Sonny Terry) – 1:59
2. "Big Question" (Brownie McGhee) – 3:41
3. "Rock Island Line" (Traditional) – 2:25
4. "Night and Day" (McGhee, Terry) – 4:54
5. "You Just Usin' Me for a Convenience" – 3:45
6. "Hole in the Wall" – 3:49
7. "Life Is a Gamble" – 4:31
8. "Don't Mistreat Me" (McGhee, Terry) – 3:28
9. "Packin' Up, Gettin' Ready" – 5:55
10. "Wailin' & Whoopin'" (Terry) – 2:57
11. "B. M. Special" (McGhee, Terry, Ray Johnson, Jimmy Bond, Panama Francis) – 7:40

Personnel

• Brownie McGhee – guitar, vocals
• Sonny Terry – harmonica, vocals
• Ray Johnson – piano
• Jimmy Bond – bass
• Panama Francis – drums

Notes and References

1. https://www.wirz.de/music/bluesway.htm Wirz' American Music: Bluesway Records discography
2. https://www.bsnpubs.com/abc/bluesway.html Both Sides Now: Bluesway Album Discography