Broonzy
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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I like the expansive non-definition proposed by the singer-songwriter and guitarist Big Bill Broonzy, as quoted by Bradley: “Some people call these ‘folk songs,’” he said onstage once.
From New York Times ● Nov. 14, 2023
Each of these bands were influenced by Chicago blues musicians such as Big Bill Broonzy, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 11, 2019
There were a few good acts around—Big Bill Broonzy, Memphis Minnie, Memphis Slim, Eddie Boyd—but it was a dispiriting scene.
From The New Yorker ● Mar. 4, 2019
Amid the discussion of exploring the songbook of influential blues musician Broonzy in "Common Ground," Phil addressed the elephant-in-the-room question: What's it's like to be dead?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2014
I think it was Big Bill Broonzy who used to sing “I Feel So Good,” a really joyful song about a man who is on his way to the railroad station to meet his girl.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
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