Doc Watson & Son
Doc Watson · 1965
35 min · 14 tracks · blues · country · folk
A heartfelt blend of traditional folk, blues, and bluegrass, showcasing intimate guitar work and harmonious vocals.
Doc Watson & Son is an album by Doc Watson, released in 1965. A heartfelt blend of traditional folk, blues, and bluegrass, showcasing intimate guitar work and harmonious vocals. This album is notable for its authentic representation of Appalachian music and helped solidify Doc Watson's role in popularizing bluegrass and folk music in the 1960s. Its critical reception has been positive over the years, with many praising the album for its emotional depth and skilled musicianship, influencing subsequent generations of folk artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Doc Watson & Son sound like?
A heartfelt blend of traditional folk, blues, and bluegrass, showcasing intimate guitar work and harmonious vocals. Rooted in blues and country.
What makes Doc Watson & Son by Doc Watson notable?
This album is notable for its authentic representation of Appalachian music and helped solidify Doc Watson's role in popularizing bluegrass and folk music in the 1960s. Its critical reception has been positive over the years, with many praising the album for its emotional depth and skilled musicianship, influencing subsequent generations of folk artists. When 'Doc Watson & Son' was released in 1965, Doc Watson was gaining recognition as a leading figure in American folk music. This album, featuring his son Merle, marked a significant collaboration during a period when Watson was transitioning from regional popularity to national acclaim following his breakthrough at the Newport Folk Festival in 1963.
How many songs are on Doc Watson & Son?
Doc Watson & Son has 14 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Muskrat 2:54
- 2 Weary Blues 2:43
- 3 Fiddler's Dram, Whistling Rufus, Ragtime Annie (Raggedy Ann) 2:13
- 4 Dream of the Miner's Child 2:48
- 5 Rising Sun Blues Standout 4:19
- 6 Mama Blues 2:20
- 7 We Shall All Be Reunited Standout 2:14
- 8 Little Stream of Whiskey 2:28
- 9 Little Sadie Standout 2:01
- 10 Beaumont Rag 1:41
- 11 Otto Wood the Bandit 3:18
- 12 Faithful Soldier 3:12
- 13 Memphis Blues 1:36
- 14 Gonna Lay Down My Old Guitar 2:08
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