Songs from the Southern Mountains
Doc Watson · 1994
41 min · 16 tracks · blues · country · folk
Traditional Appalachian sounds intertwine with heartfelt storytelling, creating a rich tapestry of folk and blues.
Songs from the Southern Mountains is an album by Doc Watson, released in 1994. Traditional Appalachian sounds intertwine with heartfelt storytelling, creating a rich tapestry of folk and blues. This album is significant for its celebration of Southern mountain music, featuring tracks that reflect Watson's deep roots in the genre. It garnered praise for its authentic sound and storytelling, contributing to the revival of interest in traditional American folk music during the 1990s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Songs from the Southern Mountains sound like?
Traditional Appalachian sounds intertwine with heartfelt storytelling, creating a rich tapestry of folk and blues. Rooted in blues and country.
What makes Songs from the Southern Mountains by Doc Watson notable?
This album is significant for its celebration of Southern mountain music, featuring tracks that reflect Watson's deep roots in the genre. It garnered praise for its authentic sound and storytelling, contributing to the revival of interest in traditional American folk music during the 1990s. By 1994, Doc Watson was an established figure in American roots music, known for his virtuosic guitar playing and deep connection to traditional songs. 'Songs from the Southern Mountains' followed his acclaimed album 'Home Again' (1993) and showcased his ability to reinterpret classic folk tunes while preserving their authenticity.
How many songs are on Songs from the Southern Mountains?
Songs from the Southern Mountains has 16 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Rye Cove 2:22
- 2 Twilight Is Stealing 2:28
- 3 Fisher's Hornpipe 1:05
- 4 Anniversary Blue Yodel (Blue Yodel #7) Standout 2:11
- 5 A Tiny Broken Heart 3:04
- 6 Honey Babe Blues 2:30
- 7 Brown's Dream 1:49
- 8 When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder Standout 3:21
- 9 My Little Woman, You're So Sweet Standout 2:23
- 10 Will My Mother Know Me There 3:34
- 11 Go Shoot Old Davey Dugger 1:36
- 12 My Wandering Boy 3:08
- 13 Somebody Touched Me 2:13
- 14 Grandfather's Clock 2:59
- 15 Lonely Tombs 3:06
- 16 Just a Friend 3:21
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