George Winston - Ballads and Blues - 1972

George Winston’s debut album BALLADS AND BLUES 1972 was first recorded for the late great solo guitarist John Fahey’s Takoma label, and was originally titled PIANO SOLOS. This new reissue provides insight into the pianist’s roots with expanded liner notes and bonus track.

Deland, Florida Medley (Songs 1-4)
1. Highway Hymn Blues 3:04
2. Song 3:25
3. Go ‘Way From My Window (Trad.) 1:32
4. The Woods East of Deland 3:04

5. Brenda’s Blues (John Fahey) 1:46
6. Miles City Train 6:07
7. New Hope Blues 1:44
8. Theme for a Futuristic Movie (Michael S. Roth) 1:57
9. Rag 6:04
10. Untitled 5:54

BONUS TRACKS:
11. Blues In G 3:48
12. You Don’t Love Me (Willie Cobbs and Ellas McDaniel [Bo Diddley]) 4:48
13. Elcina’s Grandmother’s Rag 3:20
14. Variations on Song for Kurt (Alan Kilmartin) 8:07
15. Bright Light Waltz 3:54