Strictly Instrumental
Doc Watson · 1967
24 min · 11 tracks · blues · country · folk
A vibrant tapestry of bluegrass and folk melodies that showcase virtuoso acoustic instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick bursts of joyful energy
- for casual gatherings
- vibrant melodies for daytime listening
- great for acoustic instrumentation lovers
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of lengthy compositions
- prefer vocal-driven music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1967, 'Strictly Instrumental' came during Doc Watson's rise as a leading figure in American folk and bluegrass music. This album followed his celebrated debut in 1964, establishing him further as an innovator who blended traditional sounds with contemporary interpretations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Rice· Bill Monroe· John Prine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pick Along 1:49
- 2 Nothing to It 2:49
- 3 Evelina 2:03
- 4 Jazzing 2:05
- 5 Liberty 2:17
- 6 Tammy’s Song 1:57
- 7 John Hardy Was a Desperate Little Man 2:16
- 8 Lonesome Ruben 2:22
- 9 Spanish Two‐Step 2:01
- 10 Careless Love 1:57
- 11 Bill Cheatham 2:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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