Daddy of Western Swing

Milton Brown and His Musical Brownies

Daddy of Western Swing

RELEASED: June 10, 2003
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Oh! You Pretty Woman 2:47 2. Garbage Man Blues 2:45 3. Joe Turner Blues 3:23 4. Brownies Stomp 2:58 5. Do the Hula Lou 3:06 6. My Precious Sonny Boy 3:06 7. Swinging on the Garden Gate 2:49 8. Four, Five or Six Times 3:18 9. Get Along Cindy 2:28 10. Where Have You Been So Long Corrine 2:49 11. Girl of My Dreams 3:24 12. Talking About You 3:01 13. Loveland and You 3:18 14. Take It Slow and Easy 3:15 15. Just Sitting on Top of the World 2:51 16. This Morning, This Evening, So Soon 3:09 17. Trinity Waltz 3:14 18. Loveless Life 2:52 19. Sweet Jennie Lee 3:08 20. The Object of My Affection 3:17 21. I Love You 2:52 22. Pray for the Lights to Go Out 2:44 23. Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet 2:35 24. In El Rio Grande 2:57 25. A Good Man Is Hard to Find 2:53 26. Down by the O-HI-O 2:45

Historical Archive

Daddy of Western Swing is a seminal album that captures the essence of the Western Swing genre, showcasing the innovative blend of country, jazz, and blues that Milton Brown and His Musical Brownies were known for. The album features lively arrangements, intricate fiddling, and smooth vocal harmonies, helping to define the sound of Western Swing during the 1930s. Brown's charismatic style and the band's tight musicianship contributed to their lasting influence on country music and the broader American musical landscape.