A Long Way from Home is an album by blues musicians Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry, released by the BluesWay label in 1969.Wirz' American Music: Bluesway Records discography accessed August 30, 2019Both Sides Now: Bluesway Album Discography accessed August 30, 2019
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 "A Long Way from Home" (Sonny Terry) – 1:59 "Big Question" (Brownie McGhee) – 3:41 "Rock Island Line" (Traditional) – 2:25 "Night and Day" (McGhee, Terry) – 4:54 "You Just Usin' Me for a Convenience" – 3:45 "Hole in the Wall" – 3:49 "Life Is a Gamble" – 4:31 "Don't Mistreat Me" (McGhee, Terry) – 3:28 "Packin' Up, Gettin' Ready" – 5:55 "Wailin' & Whoopin'" (Terry) – 2:57 "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
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