A Well Spent Life (1971)

A deeply moving tribute to the Texas songster Mance Lipscomb, considered by many to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

[@jacksondemarre]

I don't even have a word to explain how moving and great his speech was before he started playing. Rip Mr. Lipscomb.

[@timmyles314]

I WISH ...I had got the opportunity to meet him...hear him play...I do believe he is GREAT.

[@rievans57]

all in my dream hear my doorbell ring, all in my dream people hear my doorbell ring, I woke up this morning couldn't see a doggone thing, late last night people laying down 'cross my bed, late last night people I was laying down 'cross my bed, thinking 'bout my baby everything she said, lonesome in my bedroom every night when I goes home, lonesome in my bedroom every night when I goes home, lonesome now baby but I won't be lonesome long . . .

[@ryoungatlmidotnet]

From a December 2014 e-mail from Les Blank's son Harrod (himself a film-maker and Art Car Evangelist): "Dear Friends, Fans, & Family of Les Blank: We wanted to update you with what has happened with Les Blank and Flower Films since his death last year. As you may not know, Flower Films has been replaced by the non-profit Les Blank Films since Drew Barrymore's company had trademarked the name before Les had a chance to. Les Blank Films was established to preserve, promote, and distribute Les' films and many films have been re-mastered or are in the process of being re-mastered. Thanks to the Criterion Collection, 14 of Les' earlier films have been digitally re-mastered and are being released in a Les Blank box set called "Always For Pleasure." Criterion did a beautiful job on this release which includes interviews, extra shorts and images from Les' personal collection. Recently, Gina Leibrecht completed one of Les' last films that she edited and co-directed, "How To Smell A Rose," which premiered this year at the Telluride Film Festival here in the US and internationally at the IDFA in Amsterdam. This film is currently being released. We will be making announcements once the film has any theatrical bookings or is released on DVD/BLURAY. Next year, it is anticipated that one of Les' best films which was never released, "A Poem Is A Naked Person" about the music legend Leon Russell, will actually have its theatrical debut. We will let folks know once that becomes a reality. Please consider supporting Les Blank Films by purchasing the Criterion box set. There is also a Les Blank Films Facebook page which you could join if you like. Thank you - Harrod"

[@frankdiscussion2069]

Imagine if he had been recorded in his prime instead of when he was in his mid 60's and 70's?? This guy could play & sing better than Robert Johnson!

[@rievans57]

There's meat on this bone . . .

[@rievans57]

The 01:10 mark is priceless!

[@Goldenflakesband]

What’s the name of this song?