Recorded Dec. 1980 and Jan. 1981 at Crimson Sound, Santa Monica, Calif. Program notes by John Hartley Fox on container. Performer(s): Doc Watson, vocals, guitar, harmonica, banjo ; Merle Watson, guitars, banjo ; T. Michael Coleman, vocals, bass, with ensemble.
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Sheep's in the meadow/Stoney Fork / trad. ; arr. & adapted by Doc & Merle Watson (2:55) --Talking to Casey / John Hurt (2:29) --Liza/Lady be good / Gershwin, Kahn, Gershwin ; Gershwin, Gershwin (2:53) --Black pine waltz / Foster Gwin (2:32) --Guitar polka / Al Dexter (2:17) --Going to Chicago blues ; Black Mountain rag / trad. ; arr. & adapted by Doc Watson (4:05 ; 2:37) --Cotton row / T. Michael Coleman (2:45) --John Henry/Worried blues / trad. ; arr. & adapted by Merle Watson (2:24) --Twinkle, twinkle (3:01) --Take me out to the ballgame (2:13) --Gonna lay down my old guitar / A. Delmore (2:30).
Track Information:
101 Sheeps in the Meadow / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
203 John Henry / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
203 Worried Blues / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
204 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
205 Take Me Out to the Ballgame / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
206 Gonna Lay Down My Old Guitar / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FP-RINZ-LP-1038
Flying Fish.301
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Chicago, Ill. Flying Fish 1983
General:
Doc Watson, guitar, harmonica, vocal ; Merle Watson, guitar, slide guitar ; with instrumental and vocal accompaniment. Production notes: Recorded at Scruggs Sound Studio in Nashville, Dec. 1982.
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203 Carroll County Blues / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
204 Blue Ridge Mountian Blues / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
205 I'm A Stranger Here / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
206 Honey Babe Blues / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FP-RINZ-LP-1057
Flying Fish.352
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Chicago, Ill. Flying Fish 1985
General:
Doc Watson, vocals, guitar ; Merle Watson, guitar ; assisting vocalists and instrumentalists. Production notes: Recorded at North Star Studios, Todd, North Carolina.
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Bonaparte's retreat --Milkcow blues --Bottle of wine --Match box blues --If I needed you --Frankie & Johnny --That's all -- Corrina, Corrina --Meet me somewhere in your dreams --Old camp meetin' time --Rain Crow Bill.
Walk on boy (2:43) --Poor boy blues (2:20) --I'm going fishing (2:38) --Kinfolks in California (2:30) --Lonesome moan (3:35) -- Medley: Little beggar man ; Old Joe Clark (2:08) --Kaw Liga (2:47) --The train that carried my girl from town (2:55) --Snowbird --(2:58) --Doc's rag (1:43).
Track Information:
101 Walk on Boy / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
102 Poor Boy Blues / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
Going down the road feeling bad --The last thing on my mind --Freight train boogie --More pretty girls than one --I couldn't believe it was true --Summertime --Worried blues -- Interstate rag --Three times seven --Treasures untold.
Track Information:
101 Going Down the Road Feeling Bad / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
102 The Last Thing on My Mind / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
Georgie --Fish in the mill pond --Children's songs: Julie Jenkins ; Hushabye ; Baa nanny black sheep --I heard my mother weeping --Reuben's train --Biscuits --Tucker's barn -- Give the fiddler a dram --And am I born to die? --Marthy, won't you have some good old cider? --A-roving on a winter's night --Arnold's tune --Pretty Saro --Early, early in the spring --Little Maggie --Bill Banks --Rambling hobo --One morning in May --The faithful soldier --Omie Wise --Jimmy Sutton.
212 Jimmy Sutton / Doc Watson Family (Musical group), Gaither Carlton. Banjo.
Local Numbers:
FP-RINZ-LP-1042
Rounder.0129
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Rounder Somerville, Mass. 1977
General:
Descriptive notes by A.L. Lloyd on container; notes by Ralph Rinzler and port. (1 leaf) enclosed. Performer(s): Old time music; performed by the Watson Family. Production notes: Recorded Sept. 1964, May 1965.
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206 Down South / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FP-RINZ-LP-1043
Sugar Hill.3742
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Durham, N.C. Sugar Hill 1984
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Todd (N.C.), United States, North Carolina.
General:
Doc Watson, guitar, harmonica, vocals ; Merle Watson, guitar, banjo ; assisting instrumentalists. Production notes: Recorded at North Star Productions, Todd, N.C.
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Georgie --Fish in the mill pond --Children's songs: Julie Jenkins ; Hushabye ; Baa nanny black sheep --I heard my mother weeping --Reuben's train --Biscuits --Tucker's barn -- Give the fiddler a dram --And am I born to die? --Marthy, won't you have some good old cider? --A-roving on a winter's night --Arnold's tune --Pretty Saro --Early, early in the spring --Little Maggie --Bill Banks --Rambling hobo --One morning in May --The faithful soldier --Omie Wise --Jimmy Sutton.
106 Biscuits / Gaither Carlton, Doc Watson, Arnold Watson. Fiddle,Guitar,Banjo.
107 Tucker's Barn / Gaither Carlton, Doc Watson. Fiddle,Guitar.
108 Give the Fiddler a Dram / Gaither Carlton, Doc Watson, Arnold Watson. Fiddle,Guitar,Banjo.
109 Am I Born to Die? / Gaither Carlton, Doc Watson. Fiddle.
201 Marthy Won't You Have Some Good Old Cider? / Gaither Carlton, Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Fiddle,Guitar.
202 A-Roving on a Winter's Night / Dolly Greer.
203 Arnold's Tune / Doc Watson, Arnold Watson. Guitar,Banjo.
204 Pretty Saro / Gaither Carlton. Fiddle.
205 Early, Early in the Spring / Tina Greer.
206 Little Maggie / Gaither Carlton. Fiddle.
207 Bill Banks / Dolly Greer.
208 Rambling Hobo / Gaither Carlton.
209 One Morning in May / Tina Greer.
210 The Faithful Soldier / Doc Watson, Arnold Watson, Annie Watson. Guitar,Banjo.
211 Omie Wise / Dolly Greer.
212 Jimmy Sutton / Gaither Carlton. Banjo.
Local Numbers:
FP-RINZ-LP-1033
Topic.336
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Topic London,.England 1977
General:
Program notes by A.L. Lloyd on container and by Ralph Rinzler inserted. Performer(s): Doc Watson, vocals, guitar, banjo ; Gaither Carlton, fiddle, banjo ; Dolly Greer, Rosa Lee Watson, Tina Greer, vocals ; Arnold Watson, banjo ; Merle Watson, guitar. Production notes: Recorded in Sept. 1964 and May 1965.
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Rambling hobo.--Shady grove.--Wake up, little Maggie.--Peartree.--Keep on the sunny side.--Double file and Salt Creek.--Curly-headed baby.--Miss the Mississippi and you.--Wabash Cannonball.--My rose of old Kentucky.--Blues, stay away from me.--Walking boss.--Make me a pallet.--In the jailhouse now.--Steel-guitar rag.--Hang your head in shame.--You don't know my mind blues.--Moody river.--Don't tell me your troubles.--Columbus stockade.--Mama don't allow no music.--Thoughts of never.
Track Information:
101 Rambling Hobo / Doc Watson. Banjo.
102 Shady Grove / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Banjo,Appalachian dulcimer.
103 Little Maggie / Doc Watson.
104 Peartree / Doc Watson, Merle Watson, Sam Bush. Banjo,Fiddle,Guitar.
105 Keep on the Sunny Side / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
106 Double File and Salt Creek / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
Darlin' Cory.--Cypress grove blues.--I can't help but wonder.--The girl I love.--Natural born gamblin' man.--Little Maggie.--Love please come home.--Spikedriver blues.--Southbound passenger train.--Southern lady.--Tennessee stud.
Songs and instrumental music; Doc and Merle Watson, guitars and banjo, with ensemble. Production notes: Recorded at Jack's Tracks, Nashville, Tenn., and live at the Hub Pub in Winston-Salem, N. C.
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I recall a gypsy woman --Minglewood blues --Mean mama blues --Look up look down that lonesome road --My creole belle --Blue railroad train --Ain't nobody's fault but mine -- Stone wall (around my heart) --I ain't going honky-tonkin' anymore --Broomstraw philosophers and scuppernong wine.
Florida blues --Don't think twice, it's all right --My love come rolling down --Gypsy Davie --'Rangement blues --You two timed me one time too often --Blues in my mind --Its a crazy world --Under the double eagle --God holds the future --Dixie.
Track Information:
101 Florida Blues / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
102 Don't Think Twice, It's All Right / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
103 My Love Come Rolling Down / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
101 Grand Ole Opry Song / Jimmy Martin, John McEuen, Vassar Clements. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass. English language.
102 Keep on the Sunny Side / Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs, Maybelle Carter. Guitar,Banjo,Mandolin,Bass,Dobro,Autoharp. English language.
103 Nashville Blues / John McEuen, Vassar Clements, Earl Scruggs. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Bass,Dobro,Washboard band music,Harp. English language.
104 You Are My Flower / John McEuen, Earl Scruggs, Norman Blake. Guitar,Banjo,Bass,Dobro,Autoharp,Snares (Musical instrument). English language.
105 The Precious Jewel / John McEuen, Jimmie Fadden, Roy Acuff. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass,Dobro,Harp. English language.
106 Dark as a Dungeon / John McEuen, Jimmie Fadden, Merle Travis. Guitar,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass. English language.
201 Tennessee Stud / John McEuen, Vassar Clements, Doc Watson. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Bass. English language.
202 Black Mountain Rag / John McEuen, Vassar Clements, Doc Watson. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass,Harp. English language.
203 Wreck on the Highway / Earl Scruggs, Jimmie Fadden, Roy Acuff. Guitar,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass,Dobro,Harp. English language.
204 The End of the World / Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs, Junior Huskey. Guitar,Bass,Dobro. English language.
205 I Saw the Light / Earl Scruggs, Jimmie Fadden, Roy Acuff. Guitar,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass,Dobro,Autoharp,Harp. English language.
301 Sunny Side of the Mountain / Jimmy Martin, John McEuen, Les Thompson. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass,Harp. English language.
302 Nine Pound Hammer / John McEuen, Jimmie Fadden, Merle Travis. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Bass,Harp,Snares (Musical instrument). English language.
303 Losin' You (Might Be the Best Thing Yet) / Jimmy Martin, John McEuen, Vassar Clements. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass,Harp,Snares (Musical instrument). English language.
304 Honky Tonkin' / Vassar Clements, Norman Blake, Jimmie Fadden. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass,Drum. English language.
305 You Don't Know My Mind / Jimmy Martin, John McEuen, Vassar Clements. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass,Harp. English language.
306 My Walkin' Shoes / Jimmy Martin, John McEuen, Vassar Clements. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass,Harp,Snares (Musical instrument). English language.
401 Lonesome Fiddle Blues / John McEuen, Vassar Clements, Jimmie Fadden. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass,Harp. English language.
403 Avalanche / John McEuen, Vassar Clements, Jimmie Fadden. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass,Harp. English language.
404 Flint Hill Special / Earl Scruggs, Norman Blake, Jimmie Fadden. Guitar,Banjo,Bass,Dobro,Harp,Snares (Musical instrument). English language.
405 Togary Mountain / John McEuen, Vassar Clements, Norman Blake. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass,Dobro. English language.
406 Earl's Breakdown / Vassar Clements, Earl Scruggs, Randy Scruggs. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass,Snares (Musical instrument). English language.
407 Orange Blossom Special / Jimmy Martin, John McEuen, Vassar Clements. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass,Snares (Musical instrument). English language.
Tom Dooley (3:13) --Alberta (2:40) --Froggie went a-courtin' (4:02) --Beaumont rag (1:37) --St. James Hospital / James Baker (3:25) --Muskrat (2:51) --Down in the valley to pray (1:57) --Blue railroad train / Alton Delmore (2:41) --Rising sun blues / version by Clarence T. Ashley (4:17) --Shady grove (2:55) --My rough and rowdy ways (2:28) --The train that carried my girl from town (3:45) --Black Mountain rag (1:30) -- I was a stranger / Jimmy Rodgers (3:05) --Blueridge Mountain blues (2:20) --Country blues / arr. & adapt. Dock Boggs (3:05) --Groundhog (1:40) --Little orphan girl (2:50) -- Blackberry blossom (1:50) --Going down this road feeling bad (2:05) --Rambling hobo (:50) --Little Omie Wise (4:05) -- Handsome Molly (2:00) --Whitehouse blues / Charlie Poole (1:30) --I want to love Him more (2:05) --Way downtown (2:00).
Track Information:
101 Tom Dooley / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
102 Alberta / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
103 Froggie Went A-Courtin' / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
405 White House Blues / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
406 I Want to Love Him More / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
407 Way Down Town / Doc Watson, Clint Howard, Fred Price. Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FP-RINZ-LP-1049
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Vanguard 1973
General:
Doc Watson, vocals, guitar, banjo, harmonica ; with assisting instrumentalists and vocalists. Production notes: Recorded live at the Newport Folk Festivals, 1963 and 1964.
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Roll in my sweet baby's arms --My rough and rowdy ways -- The wreck of old Number 9 --Gambler's yodel --The cuckoo -- Stack O'Lee --Willie Moore --Travellin' man --The tragic romance --Texas gales --The Lawson Family murder -- Alabama bound.
Track Information:
101 Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
102 My Rough and Rowdy Ways / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
103 The Wreck of Old Number Nine / Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Guitar.
Program notes by Bill Vernon on container. Performer(s): Popular and folk songs played and sung by Arthel "Doc" Watson, guitar, harmonica, and banjo, and Merle Watson, guitar.
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