The Doc Watson Family

The Doc Watson Family SFW40012

The depth and beauty of this extended family's musical skills is legendary among followers of traditional American music. Featured here are Watson family standards, including 11 previously unreleased performances. A Folkways classic. "This is gorgeous music, one of the best collections of old time music ever captured." — Victory Review. Compiled by Ralph Rinzler and Jeff Place.
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) Anglo-American
Keyword(s) Folk songs--United States; Music--Appalachian Region, Southern.
Instrument(s) Banjo; Fiddle; Guitar; Vocals
Language(s) English

Year of Recording 1990
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Artist Doc Watson Family (Musical group) ; Produced by Jeff Place ; Produced by Ralph Rinzler ; Recorded by Ralph Rinzler ; Cover photo by Robert Yellin ; Liner Notes by Jeff Place

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101	Ground Hog	The Doc Watson Family	2:21
102	Every Day Dirt	The Doc Watson Family	2:08
103	Bonaparte's Retreat	The Doc Watson Family	1:31
104	The House Carpenter	The Doc Watson Family	4:33
105	I'm Troubled	The Doc Watson Family	2:42
106	Your Long Journey	The Doc Watson Family	2:36
107	When I Die	The Doc Watson Family	2:17
108	That Train That Carried My Girl from Town	The Doc Watson Family	2:20
109	Down the Road	The Doc Watson Family	1:42
110	The Lone Pilgrim	The Doc Watson Family	3:08
111	Texas Gales / Blackberry Rag (medley)	The Doc Watson Family	1:58
112	Darling Corey	The Doc Watson Family	2:37
113	The Triplett Tragedy	The Doc Watson Family	5:31
114	Muddy Roads	The Doc Watson Family	1:24
115	The Lost Soul	The Doc Watson Family	3:01
116	Keep in the Middle of the Road	The Doc Watson Family	1:14
117	The Old Man Below	The Doc Watson Family	1:35
118	Pretty Saro	The Doc Watson Family	1:42
119	Cousin Sally Brown	The Doc Watson Family	2:20
120	Look Down That Lonesome Road	The Doc Watson Family	2:06
121	Doodle Bug	The Doc Watson Family	1:02
122	Rambling Hobo	The Doc Watson Family	1:38
123	The Cuckoo Bird	The Doc Watson Family	3:03
124	Frosty Morn	The Doc Watson Family	1:41
125	Shady Grove	The Doc Watson Family	2:17
126	Southbound	The Doc Watson Family	2:40

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