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A Long Way from Home
Studio album by Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry
Released	1969
Recorded	March 1, 1969
Studio	Vault Recording Studios, 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.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings

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

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.

• Brownie McGhee albums
• Sonny Terry albums
• 1969 albums
• BluesWay Records albums