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Sonny Terry

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Born
24 October 1911
Born In
Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia, United States
Died
11 March 1986 (aged 74)
Saunders Terrell, better known as Sonny Terry (October 24, 1911-March 11, 1986), was a blues musician. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on October 24, 1911, and died on March 11, 1986 in Mineola, New York. He was most widely known for his energetic style which frequently included vocal whoops and hollers, and imitations of trains and fox hunts. His father, a farmer, taught him to play basic blues harp as a youth. He sustained injuries to his eyes at a young age which eventually prevented him from doing farm work himself. In order to earn a living Sonny was n… read more
Saunders Terrell, better known as Sonny Terry (October 24, 1911-March 11, 1986), was a blues musician. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on October 24, 1911, and died on March 11, 1986 in Mineola, New York. He was most widely known for his energetic style which frequen… read more
Saunders Terrell, better known as Sonny Terry (October 24, 1911-March 11, 1986), was a blues musician. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on October 24, 1911, and died on March 11, 1986 in Mineola, New York. He was most widely known for his energetic style which frequently included vocal whoops and hollers, and imitations of trains and fox … read more

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1 Sonny & Brownie The Battle Is Over (But The War Goes On)
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2 Play track Sonny & Brownie Bring It On Home To Me
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3 Play track Sonny Is King One Monkey Don't Stop The Show
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4 Play track Sonny & Brownie Walkin My Blues Away
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5 Play track Sonny & Brownie People Get Ready
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6 Play track Better Day Better Day
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7 Play track Whoopin' Sonny's Whoopin' the Doop
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8 Sonny & Brownie You Bring Out The Boogie In Me
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9 Walk On Walk On
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10 Sonny & Brownie Sail Away
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    1 Jan 1973 · 12 tracks

    Sonny & Brownie
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  2. 5,764 listeners

    1972 · 17 tracks

    Wizard Of The Harmonica
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  3. 4,980 listeners

    1 Jan 1984 · 10 tracks

    Whoopin'
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  4. 4,865 listeners

    1963 · 10 tracks

    Sonny Is King
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