Sonny's Story is an album by blues musician Sonny Terry recorded in 1960 and released on the Bluesville label.[1][2]
| Sonny's Story | ||||
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| Released | 1960 | |||
| Recorded | October 13, 1960 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Blues | |||
| Length | 35:17 | |||
| Label | Bluesville BVLP 1025 | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings | [4] |
AllMusic reviewer Thom Owens stated: "Sonny's Story is an excellent showcase for Sonny Terry's talents, which sometimes went unheralded because they largely were showcased in the shadow of Brownie McGhee ... Sonny's Story is positively infectious. It's hard not to get caught up in Terry's shouts and boogies, and that's one major reason why this is among his best solo recordings".[3]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Sonny Terry
- "I Ain't Gonna Be Your Dog No More" – 3:44
- "My Baby Done Gone" – 3:24
- "Worried Blues" – 3:55
- "High Powered Woman" – 2:59
- "Pepperheaded Woman" – 4:06
- "Sonny's Story" – 3:26
- "I'm Gonna Get on My Feets Afterwhile" – 4:04
- "Four O'Clock Blues" – 3:34
- "Telephone Blues" – 3:35
- "Great Tall Engine" – 2:56
Personnel
editPerformance
edit- Sonny Terry – harmonica, vocals
- J. C. Burris – harmonica
- Sticks McGhee – guitar
- Belton Evans – drums
Production
editReferences
edit- ^ Jazzdisc: Sonny Terry Catalog accessed October 29, 2018
- ^ Both Sides Now: Prestige/Bluesville Album Discography accessed October 29, 2018
- ^ a b Owens, Thom. Sonny Terry: Sonny's Story – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
- ^ Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin. p. 639. ISBN 978-0-140-51384-4.