| A Stranger Here | ||||
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| Released | April 7, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | July 21 – 29, 2008 | |||
| Genre | Folk, country blues | |||
| Label | ANTI- | |||
| Producer | Joe Henry | |||
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A Stranger Here is an album by American folk musician Ramblin' Jack Elliott, released in 2009. It reached number 5 on the Billboard Top Blues albums charts. [1]
At the 52nd Grammy Awards, A Stranger Here won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album.
Production notes:
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 2009 | Billboard Top Blues Albums | 5 |
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