Old-Timey Concert cover

Old-Timey Concert

Doc Watson · 1977

77 min · 27 tracks · blues · country · folk

A vibrant tapestry of traditional American folk, bluegrass rhythms, and heartfelt storytelling that captures the essence of rural life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling through song
  • for afternoon gatherings
  • inviting sing-alongs with friends
  • nostalgic reflections on rural life
  • casual background for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking modern production styles
  • prefer high-energy dance tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1977, Doc Watson was a well-respected figure in American folk music, having gained prominence through his earlier albums like 'Doc Watson' in 1964. 'Old-Timey Concert' represents a continuation of his exploration into traditional Appalachian music and showcases his virtuosic guitar work and warm vocal style, solidifying his status as a key ambassador for folk traditions.
Stylistic neighbors
Tony Rice· Bill Monroe· John Prine

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 New River Train 3:57
  • 2 What Does the Deep Sea Say 3:25
  • 3 Sunny Tennessee 3:32
  • 4 Walkin' in Jerusalem 1:58
  • 5 Sittin' on Top of the World 3:21
  • 6 Pretty Little Pink 2:00
  • 7 Sears-Roebuck Routine 1:30
  • 8 My Home's Across the Blue Ridge Mountains 3:12
  • 9 Slewfoot 2:26
  • 10 Little Orphan Girl 3:02
  • 11 Long Journey Home 2:25
  • 12 Rank Stranger 2:45
  • 13 Crawdad 3:49

Disc 2

  • 1 There's More Pretty Girls Than One 2:48
  • 2 My Mama's Gone (Gambler's Yodel) 2:24
  • 3 Fire on the Mountain (instrumental) 2:38
  • 4 Eastbound Train 3:21
  • 5 Reuben's Train 2:41
  • 6 On the Banks of the Old Tennessee 3:20
  • 7 Mountain Dew 3:53
  • 8 Corinna Corinna 2:23
  • 9 Footprints in the Snow 3:50
  • 10 I Saw a Man at the Close of the Day
  • 11 Cackling Hen (Instrumentsl) 4:38
  • 12 Wanted Man 2:04
  • 13 Way Downtown 2:15
  • 14 Will the Circle Be Unbroken 3:59

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