A Long Way from Home

A Long Way from Home
Studio album by Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry
Released	1969
Recorded	March 1, 1969
Studio	Vault, Los Angeles, CA
Genre	Blues
Length	42:04
Label	BluesWay BL/BLS 6028
Producer	Ed Michel
Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee chronology
Blues Hoot (1963) A Long Way from Home (1969) I Couldn't Believe My Eyes (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

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings	[4]

AllMusic reviewer Cub Koda stated: "Solid, relaxed, rockin' grooves are the hallmarks here with both artists in fine form". ^[3]

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

References

1. Wirz' American Music: Bluesway Records discography accessed August 30, 2019
2. Both Sides Now: Bluesway Album Discography accessed August 30, 2019
3. Koda, Cub. Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee: A Long Way from Home – Review at AllMusic . Retrieved August 30, 2019.
4. Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings . Penguin. p. 643. ISBN   978-0-140-51384-4.