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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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