Mance Lipscomb's Story of Freddy

Mance Lipscomb tells the story and sings the song, "Freddy," explaining that he made up his guitar arrangement to a song that he heard sung one evening in 1917, by a guy named "Big George." He tells how Freddy sung his way out of Marlin jail by singing this song, and Big George brought the song to Navasota.

[@temriver]

Yes, thank you, thank you. Another treat from UA-cam.

[@3006khz]

i know the song well, but, never heard this version or interview.
Thanks for this upload.

[@mmpresti]

hey, thanks for uploading...on the arhoolie recordings, it's hard to get the sense of the off rhyme in this verse. Freddie/ he lay down/ tryin' not to pay no mind/ then awhile 'for day Freddie a-woke/ heard some springs...(cryin')

[@rayoll]

thanks..I really enjoyed this

[@user-cj7yd5dj3g]

最高です!

[@mmpresti]

in fact, I don't think I've ever seen a blues forum ever get that lyric right! not even the weenies want to approach it. A very valuable interview. Also check out my lyrics to "Jack of Diamonds"