Doc and Merle Watson's Guitar Album
Doc Watson · 1983
33 min · 12 tracks · blues · country · folk
A rich tapestry of bluegrass and folk, woven together with intricate guitar work and heartfelt storytelling.
Doc and Merle Watson's Guitar Album is an album by Doc Watson, released in 1983. A rich tapestry of bluegrass and folk, woven together with intricate guitar work and heartfelt storytelling. 'Doc and Merle Watson's Guitar Album' is significant for showcasing the duo's virtuosic guitar skills and deep-rooted musical connection, contributing to the resurgence of traditional American folk music in the early '80s. The album was well-received by critics, helping to introduce younger audiences to bluegrass and folk traditions through their engaging performances. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Doc and Merle Watson's Guitar Album sound like?
A rich tapestry of bluegrass and folk, woven together with intricate guitar work and heartfelt storytelling. Rooted in blues and country.
What makes Doc and Merle Watson's Guitar Album by Doc Watson notable?
'Doc and Merle Watson's Guitar Album' is significant for showcasing the duo's virtuosic guitar skills and deep-rooted musical connection, contributing to the resurgence of traditional American folk music in the early '80s. The album was well-received by critics, helping to introduce younger audiences to bluegrass and folk traditions through their engaging performances. By the time 'Doc and Merle Watson's Guitar Album' was released in 1983, Doc Watson had already established himself as a prominent figure in American folk and bluegrass music. This album followed his widely acclaimed work in the 1970s, cementing his reputation as a master guitarist and storyteller while collaborating with his son Merle, who was also a talented musician before his untimely passing in 1985.
How many songs are on Doc and Merle Watson's Guitar Album?
Doc and Merle Watson's Guitar Album has 12 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Sheeps in the Meadow / Stoney Fork 2:52
- 2 Talking to Casey 2:31
- 3 Liza / Lady Be Good Standout 2:56
- 4 Black Pine Waltz 2:34
- 5 Guitar Polka 2:21
- 6 Going to Chicago Blues Standout 4:08
- 7 Black Mountain Rag Standout 2:39
- 8 Cotton Row 2:46
- 9 John Henry / Worried Blues 2:26
- 10 Twinkle Twinkle 3:04
- 11 Take Me Out to the Ballgame 2:15
- 12 Gonna Lay Down My Old Guitar 2:31
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