Little Sammy Davis - PART 1

"Little Sammy Davis" is a musical documentary that looks into the life and music of Sammy Davis, a sweet charming 72 year old Mississippi Delta Blues harp player. This film captures a fading culture of "original growth" bluesmen, who are at the core of American music. Sam received his first harmonica from his father and started playing at the age of 8. While growing up, Sam heard the records of Tommy McClennan, Blind Boy Fuller, Peetie Wheatstraw, and one of his favorites, John Lee Williamson.

"Little Sammy Davis" won The Audience Recognition Award at the AFI/SLIVERDOCS Film Festival and was a Jury Selection at the London Film Festival and The Woodstock International Film Festival.

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• Little Sammy Davis
• musical
• documentary
• delta
• blues
• harp
• blind boy fuller
• peetie wheatstraw
• john lee williamson
• Arlen Tarlofsky
• Fred Scribner

[OmegaCubeSolutions]

I remember you from 1993 from Misty Corners in the Poconos, you are the BEST...I have been telling people of you for years......playing your HARP with your nose and playing without a band with just tapping your foot....you are OUT OF THIS WORLD.......so glad I found you.....

[enrimaiden]

Little Sammy Davis, my new personal harp hero! Great to discover your work sir! you really deserve all the best

[artistandwriter]

It's pretty special to watch this... Thanks for keeping Sammy and Fred's flame burning and available to the world.

[citygirluvscountyboy]

this is truly classic! it reminds me of when my dad would gather around with a few great musicians really enjoying themselves playing some great tunes...

what a duo you are! that was great to see!

[badboyboogie20080212]

great

[hndrxuntilidie]

Interesting.

[DimHa79]

Thanks!

[Prettyflowerchild]

'everybody's had the blues'..timeless<3<3

...and...yes, 'too incredible'! good 4th 2U!!

thanks!! <3<3<3<3<3

[Kikalani]

Deep, soulful blues playing. Universal.

[MrArthurAllen]

I read vankoven's comment before he deleted it. He did not say anything about either of these two very fine musicians ability to play their respective instruments. I dont want a contest or argument with anyone, but the responses vankoven received to his second post, the post he made after he complimented Little Sammy Davis, did not relate to the way either of these two play. I believe it was the antics of the guitar player...I suppose vankoven should close his eyes and just enjoy the music.