Brownie McGhee and his brother "Stick" were the brothers of my grandmother's sister-in-law in Kingsport, Tennessee where they both grew up. Their music style turned my daddy and granddaddy on to the blues and jazz music way back in the day. Today, I have a soft spot for both music styles, that I know came from their influence. I remember going to family reunions where they would both sit around the family circle and harmonize.
I met Brownie McGhee in Seattle in 1971, I'm amazed that he is so strong in this performance 17 years later, he started playing pro in the 1930s, that's a career of almost 60 years, he was a great guy.
The most humble guy I ever met playing such an important role in the Blues. He treated me so well, I just respected him so much. I used to sing Walk On with my father when he was in his 60's and dying of strokes. We certainly had a great time. RIP Brownie.
I didn’t know who Brownie was at the time but when I saw this episode in ‘88 I was mesmerized. After seeing Crossroads in ‘86 I feel in love with the Blues but Brownie and Sonny soon became my favorite of all time. Their version of Key to the highway is my all time favorite tune. My life wasn’t the same after hearing Brownie in this Family Ties episode. I was inspired to pick up the guitar after seeing Purple Rain (Prince) in ‘84 but after seeing Brownie in this episode I had to learn his style. Love playing his songs. Thanks Michael J Fox and Rip Brownie🤎🎸
I don't think I'll ever get over this episode. Love the show more than any other, and this, in my opinion, was the best move that the executives made, which was to bring the great Brownie MacGhee on the show. Alex watches Eddie Dupree with such respect and love, which is exactly what I'd do. You can't top the likes of Brownie McGhee! The very last scene, which isn't included in this clip where they give each other a thumbs up... God, that's so emotional!❤
I did a warm up show for sonny terry and brownie at the Gin in Oxford Mississippi! It was an old cotton Gin and the entire Ole Miss football team was there and so were 250 other students! I I did my set and the crowd lived what I was doin’ I got a standing ovation after I did my version of Mr Bojangles! And when I walked off stage and down the steps they were both there and were mad as hell! They said a warmup act was never to show up the the main artists ! I told them when they start paying me to play then they can tell me what you want me to! But till then I was playing for the owner and to get the bar drinking ! The fraternities gept me working for 3 months playing all the parties! Then I left to go to Colorado and got a gig to play the the Swiss House in winter park for the entire ski season! I met my late wife there! Her daddy was a senator for Colorado! I still own a three room log cabin in Estes national forest!
To Michael J. Fox’s credit, I’ve heard and read that he’s a big fan of the Allman Brothers Band, so it doesn’t surprise me that he digs Brownie McGhee too.
Thanks for posting this great American minstrel. I was lucky enough to see him live once with Sonny Terry. He had the crowd eating out of his hands...beautiful voice and lots of amazing stories.
This episode teared me up so good. Loved that exchange between Eddie & Alex when Alex smiles looking at him. They all look innocent as an infant here, don't they? The end... oh lord, when they give each other a thumbs up. That's the most wholesome moment my heart's ever known.❤ #longlivetheblues
Great voice. Looks like he's using a D-18, one of my favorite guitars. I like all the 18's and recently got a 000-18 MD. Wish I had that kind of voice.....can't buy something like that.
Brownie McGhee and his brother "Stick" were the brothers of my grandmother's sister-in-law in Kingsport, Tennessee where they both grew up. Their music style turned my daddy and granddaddy on to the blues and jazz music way back in the day. Today, I have a soft spot for both music styles, that I know came from their influence. I remember going to family reunions where they would both sit around the family circle and harmonize.
...Ive always considered Sonny and Brownie The real Pioneers of the Birth of Rock and Roll...
I met Brownie McGhee in Seattle in 1971, I'm amazed that he is so strong in this performance 17 years later, he started playing pro in the 1930s, that's a career of almost 60 years, he was a great guy.
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The most humble guy I ever met playing such an important role in the Blues.
He treated me so well, I just respected him so much. I used to sing Walk On with my father when he was in his 60's and dying of strokes. We certainly had a great time. RIP Brownie.
I didn’t know who Brownie was at the time but when I saw this episode in ‘88 I was mesmerized. After seeing Crossroads in ‘86 I feel in love with the Blues but Brownie and Sonny soon became my favorite of all time. Their version of Key to the highway is my all time favorite tune. My life wasn’t the same after hearing Brownie in this Family Ties episode. I was inspired to pick up the guitar after seeing Purple Rain (Prince) in ‘84 but after seeing Brownie in this episode I had to learn his style. Love playing his songs. Thanks Michael J Fox and Rip Brownie🤎🎸
Blueslover from Ukraine should cry with love for such a little masterpiece we can admire
Learned to play my harmonica listening to this great man and talent
What a brilliant music writer.
The greatest. Love you Brownie McGhee.
Exactly 💯
I'm watching this espiode right now on rew tv network my favorite esipode love it classic
I don't think I'll ever get over this episode. Love the show more than any other, and this, in my opinion, was the best move that the executives made, which was to bring the great Brownie MacGhee on the show. Alex watches Eddie Dupree with such respect and love, which is exactly what I'd do. You can't top the likes of Brownie McGhee! The very last scene, which isn't included in this clip where they give each other a thumbs up... God, that's so emotional!❤
Best episode ever of family ties classic sing it blues man
Yes i agree
I’m watching that episode now
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I did a warm up show for sonny terry and brownie at the Gin in Oxford Mississippi! It was an old cotton Gin and the entire Ole Miss football team was there and so were 250 other students! I I did my set and the crowd lived what I was doin’ I got a standing ovation after I did my version of Mr Bojangles! And when I walked off stage and down the steps they were both there and were mad as hell! They said a warmup act was never to show up the the main artists ! I told them when they start paying me to play then they can tell me what you want me to! But till then I was playing for the owner and to get the bar drinking ! The fraternities gept me working for 3 months playing all the parties! Then I left to go to Colorado and got a gig to play the the Swiss House in winter park for the entire ski season! I met my late wife there! Her daddy was a senator for Colorado! I still own a three room log cabin in Estes national forest!
Great story, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing, man.
Brownie McGhee is an American Treasure.😎
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@@otisroseboro5613: Good to hear from someone who has excellent taste in music. 😊✌
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Best blue's singer ever and loved this show my favorite episode of family ties
Mine too
Love this performance
Same here
Awesome bluesman! Love him.
Ohhh what a voice....dark toosted.
Yes I agree 👍💯
To Michael J. Fox’s credit, I’ve heard and read that he’s a big fan of the Allman Brothers Band, so it doesn’t surprise me that he digs Brownie McGhee too.
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Michael's taste in music is super rich. A real man.
What a legacy!!
Yes I agree 👍💯
Thanks for posting this great American minstrel. I was lucky enough to see him live once with Sonny Terry. He had the crowd eating out of his hands...beautiful voice and lots of amazing stories.
This episode teared me up so good. Loved that exchange between Eddie & Alex when Alex smiles looking at him. They all look innocent as an infant here, don't they?
The end... oh lord, when they give each other a thumbs up. That's the most wholesome moment my heart's ever known.❤ #longlivetheblues
Great voice. Looks like he's using a D-18, one of my favorite guitars. I like all the 18's and recently got a 000-18 MD. Wish I had that kind of voice.....can't buy something like that.
True talent
see the look in MJ Fox s eyes....he s captivated...thats not acting...Thats The BLUES
top Vid....cheers
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Love this classic
Love this performance classic
Just saw him on Family Ties so I had to look him up
Effortless, and brilliant
Classic
Yes i agree
Super
That is amazing, Carlos. You are one fortunate cat to have witnessed those two. I wish that I would have been around for The Blues Summit.
On a very special Family Ties, the Keatons get some soul.
Fact's
Excellent
You know I heard you play years ago in New York.
In old Dickie Wells Bar.
Wait, what ?
This is some surreal shit right herrrrrrr.
Falta Sony terry. Hermoso el Country blues
That was 2 years of Sonny Terry pushing Daisy's. RIP Sonny Terry.
Pushing Daisy's what?
Buttons?
代入感很强
カッコ良すぎるだろ！👍
Second one was good
Nathan Fillion looks young as shit...
He knows the words though...
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Nathan Fillion???
do you mean michael j. fox because he's the one by the curtain
Nathan Fillion wasn't on this show
I thought this was an outake from Back to the future for a second
Uhuuuuuuuu
Brownie drank while Sonny had his woman.
why is Michael J fox there?
he was a regular on this show
Because this is a clip from Family Ties
Yes I'm watching this espiode right now on Rew tv network
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This is false this is not a live recording of brownie McGee. This is a scene he did on family ties