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Blind Gary Davis

Death Don't Have No Mercy In This Land

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  • Documentary

Overview

A short documentary on the "Harlem Street Singer," blues artist Rev. Gary Davis. Features footage of his neighborhood, Davis talking about his upbringing, and two performances including "Death Don't Have No Mercy." Benefiting from New York's folk revival in the 1960s, Davis influenced artists such as Dave Van Ronk, Bob Dylan, and the Grateful Dead.

Keywords

  • documentary short

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 1964
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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