Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #126 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee

The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #126 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/16/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill    Episode 126 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee Date: July 16, 2026 Episode 126 of The Bus Stop Blues shines a spotlight on one of the greatest partnerships in blues history as Road Bill and Kevin present another installment of A Chapter in the History of the Blues, featuring the legendary duo of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. For more than four decades, Sonny Terry's energetic harmonica playing and Brownie McGhee's smooth vocals and masterful guitar work helped bring the sounds of Piedmont and country blues to audiences around the world. Their music bridged the gap between the rural blues traditions of the South and the folk revival movement of the 1950s and 1960s, influencing countless musicians along the way. Throughout the episode, Road and Kevin explore the lives, music, and enduring legacy of these two blues giants through songs that tell stories of hard times, the open road, friendship, perseverance, and hope. From train songs and spirituals to drinking tunes and heartfelt blues, this episode captures the warmth, humor, and authenticity that made Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee beloved figures in American music. Featured Songs Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee – Key To The Highway Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee – When I Was Drinking Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee – Po' Boy Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee – Drinkin' In The Blues Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee – Down By The Riverside Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee – Cornbread, Peas and Black Molasses Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee – Midnight Special Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee – Blues For The Lowland Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee – Early In The Morning Blues Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee – I Was Born With The Blues Climb aboard the Big Bus as we journey back to the front porches, railroad tracks, and folk festivals that helped shape the sound of American blues. Episode 126 is a celebration of two masters whose music continues to echo through every harmonica wail and every acoustic blues guitar played today.