LoginThe Essential Doc Watson
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These 1963 and 1964 performances from the Newport Folk Festival illustrate the wide range of influences absorbed by flatpicker Doc Watson. Traditional folk, old-time, Piedmont blues, bluegrass, and gospel are all part of his musical equation, as well as the music of Jimmie Rodgers and the Delmore Brothers. Vanguard's 26-song compilation displays Watson's fleet guitar work and his deep, mellow voice (reminiscent of Burl Ives, actually), plus his passion for the material at hand. His 1963 performance was the one that propelled him into prominence. He'd been playing many of these traditionals since childhood, giving the songs a f
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Manufacturer: Vanguard
Release date: 1 February 1987
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0015707454629 UPC: 015707454629
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Release date: 1 February 1987
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0015707454629 UPC: 015707454629
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