Black Mountain Rag cover

Released 20 years ago

Black Mountain Rag

Doc Watson · 2006

51 min · 20 tracks · blues · country · folk

A nostalgic collection of traditional folk melodies intertwined with Doc Watson's virtuosic guitar and heartfelt vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • short bursts of joyful energy
  • heartfelt melodies for gatherings
  • quick-paced tunes for road trips
  • playful instrumentals for light moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • extended immersive listening experiences
  • slow, introspective musical journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Black Mountain Rag' was released in 2006, Doc Watson was already a revered figure in American folk and bluegrass music, celebrated for his influential guitar work. This album came out shortly after his induction into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2005, reaffirming his status as a master storyteller and musician. It showcases Watson’s enduring passion for traditional music while embracing his legacy.
Stylistic neighbors
Tony Rice· Bill Monroe· John Prine

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Black Mountain Rag 2:42
  • 2 Smoke, Smoke, Smoke 2:47
  • 3 Black Pine Waltz 2:34
  • 4 Red Rocking Chair 2:06
  • 5 Twinkle, Twinkle 3:04
  • 6 Below Freezing 2:20
  • 7 Mole in the Ground 2:30
  • 8 Liza / Lady Be Good 2:56
  • 9 Down Yonder 2:23
  • 10 Cotton Row 2:47
  • 11 Sadie 2:30
  • 12 Leaving London 2:32
  • 13 Guitar Polka 2:22
  • 14 Fisher's Hornpipe / Devil's Dream 1:44
  • 15 Along the Road 2:52
  • 16 Bye Bye Bluebelle / Smiles 2:13
  • 17 Sheeps in the Meadow / Stony Folk 2:53
  • 18 Take Me Out to the Ballgame 2:17
  • 19 Blackberry Blossom 3:15
  • 20 Gonna Lay Down My Old Guitar 2:31

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