CAS-1002.16 Dub Tomlinson, Turpentine Blues [musical recording], 2003
Scope and Contents
Turpentine Blues. Words by W.C. "Dub" Tomlinson, performed by Candler Tomlinson, 2003. This song was written by Dub Tomlinson especially for the Traditions of Turpentining project. Tomlinson (born 1931) typifies the old-time Wiregrass lifestyle of farmer, rancher, and turpentiner during the period of the open range in South Georgia. A life-long resident of Echols County--with the exception of a stint in military service-- Tomlinson has worked timber all his life, first in turpentine, then a heavy equipment operator and harvesting supervisor. Many of his personal experience narratives are recounted in his self-published memoir A Lad in the Piney Woods (2002). Throughout his career, he performed with his band The Suwanee Troubadours, a traditional country group for which he was lead vocalist, and lead and rhythm guitar player. He also wrote numerous songs for the group, but never anything about his life experience with turpentine.
Includes audio file and lyrics.
Tape Log
Equipment Used:
Informant Name: W.C. "Dub" Tomlinson
Fieldworker: Echols County
Engineer: Laurie Kay Sommers
Location:
Content Summary: home recording,
Notes:
Technical Summary: good
Genre: music, country blues, guitar
Places: Echols county
People:
Groups: European American
Keywords:
Dates
- 2003
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Series 8: PRJ-1010 Sounds of South Georgia
Box 19
Folder 70: VHS-1010.06 The McIntosh County Shouters may not be copied
Extent
From the Collection: 40 Boxes
From the Collection: 3 items
From the Collection: 205 Cassettes
From the Collection: 29 Reels
From the Collection: 183 DVDs
From the Collection: 31 Video cassette
From the Collection: 41 Compact Disc
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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