The Essential Doc Watson
Doc Watson · 1973
69 min · 26 tracks · blues · country · folk
A rich tapestry of American folk traditions woven through Doc Watson's virtuosic guitar and warm storytelling vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm storytelling for cozy evenings
- short tracks for easy sampling
- nostalgic vibes of rural life
- inviting sing-alongs with friends
- rich acoustic textures for focus
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer longer, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Essential Doc Watson' was released in 1973, Doc Watson had already established himself as a leading figure in American folk music, following his breakthrough album 'Doc Watson' in 1964. This compilation came during a period when Watson was gaining significant recognition for his contributions to bluegrass and folk, showcasing his wide-ranging influence on the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Rice· Bill Monroe· John Prine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tom Dooley 3:16
- 2 Alberta 2:43
- 3 Froggie Went A-Courtin' 4:05
- 4 Beaumont Rag 1:40
- 5 St. James Hospital 3:28
- 6 Muskrat 2:52
- 7 Down in the Valley to Pray 1:59
- 8 Blue Railroad Train 2:44
- 9 Rising Sun Blues 4:20
- 10 Shady Grove 2:59
- 11 My Rough and Rowdy Ways 2:31
- 12 The Train That Carried My Girl From Town 3:45
- 13 Black Mountain Rag 1:46
- 14 I Was a Stranger 2:30
- 15 Blueridge Mountain Blues 2:30
- 16 Country Blues 3:30
- 17 Groundhog 1:47
- 18 Little Orphan Girl 3:15
- 19 Blackberry Blossom 1:16
- 20 Going Down This Road Feeling Bad 2:14
- 21 Rambling Hobo 0:56
- 22 Little Omie Wise 4:15
- 23 Handsome Molly 2:17
- 24 Whitehouse Blues 1:39
- 25 I Want to Love Him More 2:32
- 26 Way Downtown 2:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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