Cat. No. DVD 1262: DOC & MERLE WATSON ~ IN CONCERT. ROUNDER / VESTAPOL 13030. (IMPORT)
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REVIEW: Doc Watson (1923–2012) was widely regarded as the finest flat-picking guitarist and preeminent folk artist of his time. Doc was a living musical treasury of Americana. In this Ramblin’ concert recorded in 1980, Doc was joined by his son Merle (who sadly passed away in 1985 in a tractor accident) on guitar and banjo and Michael Coleman on bass. Their performance is a showcase of native folk traditions and a display of distinctive stylistic inventions. Doc and Merle Watson’s repertoire encompassed country ballads, bluegrass, gospel, jazz standards, contemporary songs and blues. A visit with Doc and Merle at home in Deep Gap, North Carolina and in concert in Rock Hill, South Carolina is also included.
TRACK LISTING: Way Downtown / Sadie / Frosty Morn / Medley (Big Sandy / Old Joe Clark) / Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright / Summertime / Smoke, Smoke / Sweet Georgia Brown / Pallet On Your Floor / Streamline Cannonball / Wild Bill Jones / Natural Born Gamblin Man / Got The Blues Can’t Be Satisfied / I Miss The Mississippi And You / “Rangement Blues and Medley (Yankee Doodle Drive / Dixie).
BONUS: 1999 Interview with Doc. Great companion DVDs to Mustang Cat #s 1233 & 1234.
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