Memories
by Doc Watson
- Type: Album
- Released: 6 June 1975
- Label: United Artists
- Country: United States
- Length: 59:42
- Community rating: 3.99/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Framed as a reflective double album, 'Memories' captures Doc Watson delivering definitive, deeply personal interpretations of traditional Appalachian folk, bluegrass, and country blues standards. The meticulously recorded sessions highlight his unparalleled flatpicking technique alongside his son Merle Watson, preserving the intimate, pastoral essence of his profound musical heritage.
Genres
Descriptors: Acoustic, acoustic, technical, nature, rhythmic, unaccompanied-solo, guitars, traditional, instrumental, virtuosic
Tracklist
- Rambling Hobo (1:50)
- Shady Grove (2:38)
- Wake Up, Little Maggie (2:52)
- Peartree (2:15)
- Keep On The Sunny Side (2:06)
- Double File And Salt Creek (1:38)
- Curly Headed Baby (2:53)
- Miss The Mississippi And You (3:34)
- Wabash Cannonball (2:57)
- My Rose Of Old Kentucky (2:35)
- Blues Stay Away From Me (2:45)
- Walking Boss (2:20)
- Make Me A Pallet (2:58)
- In The Jailhouse Now (3:25)
- Steel Guitar Rag (1:55)
- Hang Your Head In Shame (2:39)
- You Don't Know My Mind Blues (3:07)
- Moody River (2:33)
- Don't Tell Me Your Troubles (2:45)
- Columbus Stockade (3:12)
- Mama Don't Allow No Music (4:10)
- Thoughts Of Never (2:35)
Credits
- Doc Watson - primary artist, arranged by, adapted by, banjo [old-time], rhythm guitar, vocals, written-by, guitar [flat-top], guitar [twin lead], harmonica, lead guitar, guitar [flat-top], harmonica, harmony vocals [1st], guitar [hot]
- Joe Allen - acoustic bass
- Courtney Johnson - banjo
- Jimmy Isbell - drums, percussion, sounds [effects: steel driver]
- T. Michael Coleman - electric bass, harmony vocals, harmony vocals [1st], harmony vocals [2nd]
- Sam Bush - fiddle, mandolin, harmony vocals
- Gaither Carlton - written-by
- A. P. Carter - written-by