Audio CD review:
Doc Watson - Legacy

Doc Watson - Legacy

Band: Doc Watson Title: Legacy Rating: Release Date: 2002-04-09 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Cousin Sally Brown 2: "I played like the rest of the boys" 3: "Dad was a harmonica player" 4: "The king's treasure" 5: Deep River Blues 6: "Cat with ten lives" 7: Ruben's Train 8: "Learn to pick it good" 9: Georgie Buck 10: Darlin' Cory 11: "Doc's First Guitar" 12: When the Roses Bloom in Dixieland 13: "Leaving Home" 14: Never No More Blues 15: "Wood Sheddin'" 16: Beaumont Rag 17: "Fingerstyle Guitar" 18: Freight Train 19: Sittin' on Top of the World 20: "Playin' in the street" 21: Down the Road 22: Bury Me Beneath the Willow 23: "The woman from wildcat" 24: "The legend of Tom Dooley" 25: Tom Dooley 26: "Hitting the road" 27: "Going Solo" 28: "Top of the heap" 29: The Tennessee Stud 30: "Building Bridges" 31: Ready for the Times to Get Better 32: "Living the blues" 33: "Blessed" 34: Rolling in My Sweet Baby's Arms 35: Whiskey Before Breakfast/ Ragtime Annie 36: Shady Grove 37: Whoop 'Em Up Cindy 38: Otto Wood 39: "Dad taught me to play harmonica" 40: Old Molly Hare 41: Home Sweet Home 42: Railroad Bill 43: Train That Carried My Girl From Town 44: Walk On 45: "Bantar vs. Gitjo" 46: Don't Get Weary 47: Black-Eyed Susie 48: The Telephone Girl 49: Stand By Me 50: Just to Ease My Worried Mind 51: Raincrow Bill/ Hambone Rhythm 52: I Got the Blues and I Can't Be Satisfied

Fantastic Album Above that, he is a genuine lovable down to earth person and it is a real joy to hear him tell the stories on this album. Doc Watson is without doubt one of the best guitarist in the world in the area of folk/bluegrass music. I've been a Doc Watson fan since first hearing him play about 1973 and I never get tired of listening to his brilliant guitar playing or his wonderful vocals. A true American icon, I can't get enough of him. This ablum is truly special because of the interviews that seem to bring him into your living room. Love it!. The Masters of Music This is a awesome collection of our American Heritage through the traditional music of the mountains. Doc Watson & David Holt are two living legends of old-time Appalachian and Roots music. Doc tells how he lost his sight at a young age. David Holt tells many storied of the old timers and their love of music spread through music called, "oral tradition. ". Know what you are buying Folks should know what they are buying since this set is fairly expensive. This review is meant to point out that this 3 CD set is made up of a lot of spoken word interviews. I love Doc Watson, he is a national treasure. I saw him live with David Holt awhile back, it was a very enjoyable evening, just as this set is if you are in the mood for the wondrous stories behind the man and his experiences. Think of it as a superb podcast, if you are going on a road trip and want stories and music, this is an excellent choice. But, if you are looking for just music, you might be frustrated. Most of the songs have talking as part of the cut, so if you tire of hearing the stories and just want music, you might be better served by Doc's many other great discs. I particularly like "Elementary Doctor Watson" and the two fer "Live & Pickin' / Doc And The Boys. ". A superb addition to any music library collection Two the CDs of songs and conversation look back over Doc's 79 years in a informative and solidly entertaining presentation. Legacy showcases the legendary life and work of Doc Watson in this three-disc collection featuring a concert CD with Grammy-Award Winter David Holt. The discs comprising this unique and highly recommended collection include Beginnings (18 songs ranging from Cousin Sally Brown and Deep River Blues, to Beaumont Rag and Freight Train); A Life In Music (16 selections ranging from Sittin' on Top of the World and Down the Road, to The Tennessee Stud, and Tom Dooley); and The Legacy Concert (18 cuts ranging from Shady Grove and Old Molly Hare, to Don't Get Weary and Stand By Me). Legacy would make a superb addition to any music library collection and is a "must" for the legions of Doc Watson fans everywhere. A Convert! How did I miss this guy for the past few decades?!?!? I love blues music, and traditional blues led me in a roundabout way to Doc Watson. Wow. Anyone who loves music with a FEELING should buy this album. He has one of the smoothest, most soulful guitar styles I've ever heard. He can play harp with the best of them and he plays a mean banjo as well! His stories about his life in music are priceless. This is easily one of the best CD collections I've purchased in a long, long time. You can see a complete list of all Doc Watson discography, or go back to the Doc Watson tabs