Lipscomb, Mance

Mance Lipscomb (1895-1976), the son of a former slave, lived almost his whole life in Navasota, Texas, supporting himself and his family by tenant farming. But he was also a guitar player and songster who played blues and rags for his local neighbors at loal Saturday night parties. In 1960 Mance was discovered by Chris Strachwith of Arhoolie Records and Mack McCormick. Within a short period of time Mance was recording albums and performing at festivals, concert halls and clubs around the country. This video presents a rare television concert recorded in Texas for KLRU TV in 1969. It shows the panorama and genius of Mance's music. A pdf file for the booklet that accompanies this DVD can be found on the DVD folder that will appear when putting the DVD in to your computer. Songs: So different blues, Take me back, Going down slow, Keep on trucking, Alcohol blues, Angel child, Silver city, Night time is the right time, Key to the highway, You got to see your mama every night, Mama don't allow, Long way to tipperary, Baby you don't have to go, When the saints go marching in, Motherless children, I want to do something for you