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Sittin' Here Pickin' the Blues

Doc Watson · 2004

61 min · 20 tracks · blues · country · folk

A warm tapestry of traditional blues and folk, woven through Doc Watson's masterful guitar and heartfelt storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm storytelling for quiet moments
  • reflective tunes for rainy days
  • short tracks inviting repeat listens
  • nostalgic vibes with a cozy
  • engaging acoustic detail in headphones

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer longer, expansive compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Sittin' Here Pickin' the Blues' was released in 2004, Doc Watson was a revered figure in American roots music, celebrated for his virtuosic guitar skills and rich vocal style. This album arrived shortly before Watson’s death in 2012, reflecting a lifetime of musical exploration that began with his early recordings in the 1960s.
Stylistic neighbors
Tony Rice· Bill Monroe· John Prine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Freight Train Blues 2:47
  • 2 Hobo Bill's Last Ride 3:46
  • 3 Mississippi Heavy Water Blues 2:55
  • 4 Did You Hear John Hurt? 2:31
  • 5 John Henry / Worried Blues 2:26
  • 6 I'm a Stranger Here 3:17
  • 7 Talking to Casey 2:30
  • 8 Blue Ridge Mountain Blues 2:53
  • 9 Any Old Time 2:27
  • 10 Sittin' Here Pickin' the Blues 3:14
  • 11 Stormy Weather 3:56
  • 12 How Long Blues 2:49
  • 13 Honey Babe Blues 3:29
  • 14 St. Louis Blues 3:10
  • 15 Carroll County Blues 2:58
  • 16 California Blues 3:24
  • 17 Going to Chicago Blues 4:07
  • 18 Jailhouse Blues 2:51
  • 19 Windy and Warm 2:13
  • 20 Deep River Blues 3:20

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