Portrait
Doc Watson · 1987
41 min · 13 tracks · blues · country · folk
A warm blend of folk, blues, and country that reflects both melancholy and resilience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short reflective moments of melancholy
- warm storytelling for quiet evenings
- gentle pacing for afternoon relaxation
- emotional connection through simple melodies
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1987, Doc Watson was well-established in the American folk and bluegrass scenes, having released several acclaimed albums since his debut in the early 1960s. 'Portrait' came during a period when Watson was celebrated for his virtuosic guitar playing and deep understanding of traditional music forms, further solidifying his status as a key figure in American roots music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Rice· Bill Monroe· John Prine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm Worried Now 2:19
- 2 Nobody Knows but Me 3:43
- 3 Leaving London 3:48
- 4 Stay in the Middle of the Road 2:39
- 5 Risin' Sun Blues 4:17
- 6 George Gudger's Overalls 3:24
- 7 Tucker's Barn 2:18
- 8 Storms on the Ocean 3:37
- 9 Prayer Bells of Heaven 2:55
- 10 Tough Luck Man 2:32
- 11 She's Gone Away 2:54
- 12 Country Blues 3:27
- 13 Blue Eyed Jane 3:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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