Doc Watson
Doc Watson · 1964
36 min · 13 tracks · blues · country · folk
A warm blend of traditional folk and blues that showcases virtuosic guitar work and storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- warm storytelling for cozy evenings
- virtuosic guitar highlights throughout
- nostalgic vibes for reflective moments
- playful energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of long, immersive pieces
- prefer complex, layered compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1964, this self-titled album marked Doc Watson's debut on Vanguard Records after gaining recognition through live performances. At this point, he was already an established figure in the folk music scene, especially after his appearances at the Newport Folk Festival in the early 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Rice· Bill Monroe· John Prine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nashville Blues 1:58
- 2 Sitting on Top of the World 2:39
- 3 Intoxicated Rat 2:32
- 4 Country Blues 3:32
- 5 Talk About Suffering 2:49
- 6 Born About Six Thousand Years Ago 3:00
- 7 Black Mountain Rag 1:32
- 8 Little Omie Wise 4:28
- 9 Georgie Buck 2:19
- 10 Doc's Guitar 1:18
- 11 Deep River Blues 3:11
- 12 St. James' Hospital 3:29
- 13 Tom Dooley 3:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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