Released 40 years ago
Riding the Midnight Train
Doc Watson · 1986
39 min · 13 tracks · blues · country · folk
Timeless acoustic melodies intertwine with heartfelt storytelling, evoking the spirit of traditional American folk and bluegrass.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on past journeys
- short tracks for easy listening
- heartfelt storytelling in every song
- warm melodies for cozy nights
- melancholic themes with gentle pacing
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer lengthy, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Riding the Midnight Train' was released in 1986, Doc Watson had already established himself as a key figure in American folk music, following his breakthrough in the early 1960s. This album came after a series of successful releases and showcased his mastery of bluegrass and traditional songs, cementing his influence in the genre during a time when folk music was experiencing a resurgence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Rice· Bill Monroe· John Prine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm Going Back to the Old Home 2:14
- 2 Greenville Trestle High 3:29
- 3 Highway of Sorrow 2:51
- 4 Fill My Way With Love 2:32
- 5 We'll Meet Again Sweetheart 3:10
- 6 Riding That Midnight Train 2:06
- 7 Stone's Rag 2:41
- 8 Ramshackle Shack 3:21
- 9 Midnight on the Stormy Deep 4:33
- 10 Baby Blue Eyes 3:42
- 11 What Does the Deep Sea Say 3:32
- 12 Let the Church Roll On 2:57
- 13 Sweet Heaven When I Die 2:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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