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.
Doc Watson is an album by Doc Watson, released in 1964. A warm blend of traditional folk and blues that showcases virtuosic guitar work and storytelling. This album is significant as it helped to cement Watson's status in American folk music, receiving critical acclaim for its authenticity and musicianship. It has influenced countless artists within the folk and bluegrass genres, contributing to a revival of interest in traditional American music during the folk boom of the 1960s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Doc Watson sound like?
A warm blend of traditional folk and blues that showcases virtuosic guitar work and storytelling. Rooted in blues and country.
What makes Doc Watson by Doc Watson notable?
This album is significant as it helped to cement Watson's status in American folk music, receiving critical acclaim for its authenticity and musicianship. It has influenced countless artists within the folk and bluegrass genres, contributing to a revival of interest in traditional American music during the folk boom of the 1960s. 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.
How many songs are on Doc Watson?
Doc Watson has 13 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Nashville Blues 1:58
- 2 Sitting on Top of the World Standout 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 Standout 1:32
- 8 Little Omie Wise 4:28
- 9 Georgie Buck 2:19
- 10 Doc's Guitar 1:18
- 11 Deep River Blues Standout 3:11
- 12 St. James' Hospital 3:29
- 13 Tom Dooley 3:15
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