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Doc & Dawg

Doc Watson · 1997

50 min · 14 tracks · blues · country · folk

An intimate collaboration that blends bluegrass, blues, and folk into a heartfelt acoustic tapestry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate acoustic jam sessions
  • playful sing-alongs with friends
  • nostalgic melodies for reflection
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • easygoing background for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking intense sonic experimentation
  • prefer lengthy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Doc & Dawg' was released in 1997, Doc Watson was an established figure in American folk and bluegrass music, celebrated for his virtuosic guitar playing and rich storytelling. This album marks a significant collaboration with his son, Merle Watson, showcasing their musical chemistry and deep familial bond, following the tragic death of Merle in 1985.
Stylistic neighbors
Tony Rice· Bill Monroe· John Prine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Doc & Dawg 1:59
  • 2 All About You 3:40
  • 3 Blue Grass Stomp 4:56
  • 4 Summertime 4:21
  • 5 Sweet Georgia Brown 1:59
  • 6 Frankie and Johnny 4:03
  • 7 Soldier's Joy 2:29
  • 8 What Is Home Without Love 3:40
  • 9 Fiddle Tune Medley 3:10
  • 10 Kentucky Waltz 3:33
  • 11 In My Dear Old Southern Home 2:49
  • 12 Florida Blues 2:37
  • 13 Blue as I Can Be 3:22
  • 14 Watson Blues 8:07

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