Strangely enough, Doc was the first person I heard play the guitar live. My mother took me to his house in Deep Gap when I was about 7,around 1966. I sat on his sofa and Miss Rosa brought me cookies ( nilla wafers I think)and lemonade. Doc played "if the ocean was whiskey " for me and "Wildwood flower" for my mom and then went on to play about another 30-45 minutes, just the 3 of us. I didn't understand, of course, how significant this was, but kind of knew it was somehow special and I think it affected me more than I realized. One my most precious memories!
@@andrewgordon5924 Not to sound all Puritanical, or chastise your passion for this,.... but from what I know about Doc, to cuss in a dialogue about him is kinda like blasphemy...
Doc is a treasured piece of Americana! A True legend that will never be equaled. I got to see him 2 or 3 times in person what a tremendous privilege. RIP Doc. 🙏
If somebody from outside of the US asked me to introduce them to my countries grassroots music I would direct them to none other than this absolute legend
Years back I saw Doc at Spring Grove Campground in Pennsylvania. It was after Mearl had passed, his tractor upset and pinned him down and was his demise. I sawDoc and Mearl at least a dozen times and was able to say, Thank You Doc, as he was lead to the stage, which he heard and said Your Welcome! But I did get to talk to Mearl and Micheal Coleman a bit later. Doc was greatly saddened by Mearls passing as many of us were. What a great talent and great slide player as well. Lost a great artist then. Doc could have been a huge Nashville star but preferred smaller venues. He always played with Heartfelt Spirit! I’ve always felt blessed to have seenDoc and Meral and be inspired greatly in what and how I played. Plus all the great old time tunes, Doc was a library of these songs, stories and music. Blessings to Doc and Meral and blessings to all of us who loved them! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Doc has always been a pleasure to listen to. I first became aware of him around 1966 as a teenager and have enjoyed his songs and musical ability for decades.
Wonderful. Reminds me of my late father, who could play every Doc song to absolute perfection (and pretty much any song) on his favorite restored 62 Martin. Miss these sounds filling the house. I always wished so badly he would have taught his gift to others, but it was just that: a gift that can't simply be taught. Luckily, my brother inherited the gift :)
I’m sure your father and brother practiced a whole lot to get that gift. Not even Doc himself was born playing this way 🙂 I guess what I’m saying is it’s never too late to grab a guitar and join along!
J Miller , it sure is a blessing Doc is the father of flat pickin. I thought we'd never hear anyone come close but Billy Strings is another special talent. I like how Billy always mentions Doc when he's asked about flat pickin..Your Father playing Doc's songs must've been great to be around y'alls house.
A guy I knew in the Navy was a really good player, to my ears. We got a new guy in the division and he asked my buddy if he could play his guitar. My buddy, being the generous fella he was said of course. This new guy had my buddy in tears! He told this man "I can play the notes, note for note, but you, you make music." Best compliment I've ever heard one player give to another.
He wasn't from WH CT, was he? I grew up with a guy who seems to fit the description. Unbelievable player who knew every song of Doc's, but he didn't communicate in the way of a teacher. (You didn't post the name, so i didn't either.) I'm hoping it's not him, because I hadn't heard that he has passed.
Beautiful song. A old girlfriend introduced me to the music of Doc Watson. Eventually I ditched the girlfriend and kept a taste for Doc's music. Music is eternal.
@@thomaslemon3971 The song was Tennessee Stud. We played it over and over. The GF and I had what I can call a faulty connection. It didn't last, but I still listen to DW.
I had the privilege of seeing Doc & Merle in 1981 at Appalachian State University, Boone North Carolina. Doc and his son Merle were Legends that will never be forgotten or duplicated. Thank you for sharing this video. ❤️🙏
Hi from Scotland. This is the first time that I've come across Doc Watson, Man he is seriously brilliant.Iam looking forward to learning all about him.From all your comments I have a lot of joy ahead. xxx.
Man I like this. Doc's my favorite guitarist since the first time I heard him play which was several months ago and I'm 56. How come I didn't hear of him 40 years ago I'll never know.
First year the National Folk Festival was held at Michigan State University & East Lansing, Doc played an evening main stage show for thousands, which was fabulous. But that afternoon, he did an hour "workshop" for about 6-8 people sitting on the grass around him, picking & telling stories, sitting on a folding chair under a majestic old tree, with me sitting at his left knee! What a marvelous, memorable day, as close to a porch party down in the Hill Country that I ever got! Amazing performer! Amazing Human! Thank you, Doc!
I sure do miss ya Doc. I reckon youre walking those streets of gold with Merle and now you can see him. Dont imagine you have blistered feet walking on those streets RIP Doc and Merle.
I am Blessed in the opportunity I had to learn from and at times play along with Doc at Woodlands BBQ n Hickory in the afternoons after work. I now have those experiences as I continue here now in His Spirit studying the entirety as much as I can,the Modern Rythym and Blues! Thank You Doc , I recently lived in California where I wrote most of the Song Carolina Homesick Blues…(Thank You,You we’re the greatest)..Charlie Styles. I remember Our 1st Coke a Cola and Zour Very First meeting, My Progressive in the Major Chords and being allowed the chance to play a bit of Rhythm bedside You back then!
Saw Doc Watson play in 2010 at the Midland Theatre in Newark, Ohio. I just read that Billy Strings and his Dad were at that same show, I’m hoping Billy will play there someday. ❤️✌️😎
Merle Watson died in a farm accident in 1985 at age 36. He was driving a tractor to a nearby house when it slipped down an embankment and pinned him beneath it.
I am very new to this music so I thought he was talking about Merle Haggard so I really appreciate your comment it makes the song even more impressive now for some reason.
Nearby where I grew up we had a little rinky-dink banjo and fiddle contest. This is on the west coast just outside of L.A. Doc and Merle would make the trek and play in our little slice. I'll never forget it and always treasure it.
Love 'em! He's a real gentleman too, and his son. Saw them at the Cellar Door in D.C.in '74. Quaint little venue. Sat right in front of them was my table. Sooo good! Thank you for posting
@@nautilusnauticus8853 He was my hero! Introduced me to so many great sounds from Chic Corea to Lowell George & John Prine -- such an eclectic collection of great musicians
My first real exposure to Mr. Watson was on Will The Circle Be Unbroken - Vol. 1 where he along with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and a bunch of their friends got together and had a little fun playin' some music. This video is great for several reasons not the least of which are the close-ups of the pickin' and frettin'. A real master of his craft, Doc Watson made it look easy... which it was not.
I spent my teens and beyond collecting blues and old country records around second hand record shops ( the only place they were for sale ). I never saw a Doc Watson disc, or I would have bought it. I guess by the gaps in my collection that it was hard to get him over here in the UK and you kept them when you did. Nice to be able to see him on YT.
My buddy seen Doc way back. He said before the show, they were sittin under the shade, he seen some guy with a guitar under a tree near by. It was Doc all by himself warming up. They talked. He was very friendly.
Interesting..I am close to a Watson family - my sister married into it - interesting (I never noticed this before) how absolutely alike Doc and they look. Doc looks like a Watson!
The guitar is an early John Arnold. The two stripes on the fingerboard are a throwback to Martin Style F-9 archtop guitars. Interestingly, I don't remember this one.
Strangely enough, Doc was the first person I heard play the guitar live. My mother took me to his house in Deep Gap when I was about 7,around 1966. I sat on his sofa and Miss Rosa brought me cookies ( nilla wafers I think)and lemonade. Doc played "if the ocean was whiskey " for me and "Wildwood flower" for my mom and then went on to play about another 30-45 minutes, just the 3 of us. I didn't understand, of course, how significant this was, but kind of knew it was somehow special and I think it affected me more than I realized. One my most precious memories!
Cool story man!
F**k man that's like being present when god made the world, you're so lucky!
My dad too works at Nintendo
@@whiteyfisk9769 ???
@@andrewgordon5924 Not to sound all Puritanical, or chastise your passion for this,.... but from what I know about Doc, to cuss in a dialogue about him is kinda like blasphemy...
An absolute classic by the Great Doc Watson. Miss you Doc 🥲❤️🙏
It's an absolute blessing to have this online.
Exactly. Many, many thanks Bill Monahan.
franxiety , exactly Doc had what I call being a special talent.
Doc is a treasured piece of Americana! A True legend that will never be equaled. I got to see him 2 or 3 times in person what a tremendous privilege. RIP Doc. 🙏
If somebody from outside of the US asked me to introduce them to my countries grassroots music I would direct them to none other than this absolute legend
You would do them no wrong there
Wyte people have no culture though
How could anyone give a thumbs down??? Doc was fantastic!
Really enjoy hearing Doc tell the background before the song begins at 1:18. Doc was an American treasure.
Years back I saw Doc at Spring Grove Campground in Pennsylvania. It was after Mearl had passed, his tractor upset and pinned him down and was his demise. I sawDoc and Mearl at least a dozen times and was able to say, Thank You Doc, as he was lead to the stage, which he heard and said Your Welcome! But I did get to talk to Mearl and Micheal Coleman a bit later. Doc was greatly saddened by Mearls passing as many of us were. What a great talent and great slide player as well. Lost a great artist then. Doc could have been a huge Nashville star but preferred smaller venues. He always played with Heartfelt Spirit! I’ve always felt blessed to have seenDoc and Meral and be inspired greatly in what and how I played. Plus all the great old time tunes, Doc was a library of these songs, stories and music. Blessings to Doc and Meral and blessings to all of us who loved them! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Doc has always been a pleasure to listen to. I first became aware of him around 1966 as a teenager
and have enjoyed his songs and musical ability for decades.
Wonderful. Reminds me of my late father, who could play every Doc song to absolute perfection (and pretty much any song) on his favorite restored 62 Martin. Miss these sounds filling the house. I always wished so badly he would have taught his gift to others, but it was just that: a gift that can't simply be taught. Luckily, my brother inherited the gift :)
I’m sure your father and brother practiced a whole lot to get that gift. Not even Doc himself was born playing this way 🙂
I guess what I’m saying is it’s never too late to grab a guitar and join along!
J Miller , it sure is a blessing Doc is the father of flat pickin. I thought we'd never hear anyone come close but Billy Strings is another special talent. I like how Billy always mentions Doc when he's asked about flat pickin..Your Father playing Doc's songs must've been great to be around y'alls house.
...Sounds like my mom and her Martin.
A guy I knew in the Navy was a really good player, to my ears. We got a new guy in the division and he asked my buddy if he could play his guitar. My buddy, being the generous fella he was said of course. This new guy had my buddy in tears! He told this man "I can play the notes, note for note, but you, you make music." Best compliment I've ever heard one player give to another.
He wasn't from WH CT, was he? I grew up with a guy who seems to fit the description. Unbelievable player who knew every song of Doc's, but he didn't communicate in the way of a teacher. (You didn't post the name, so i didn't either.) I'm hoping it's not him, because I hadn't heard that he has passed.
Love me some Doc! One of my favorite performers of all time!
Absolutely Phenomenal RIP Doc 🙏🙏❤️❤️
There should be an extra huge ultra special like button for stuff like this. We are so lucky to have these videos of him playing.
Coming here from Billy Strings. His vocal performance and guitar was amazing. But Doc is Doc. Two fingers and done!
Learn a doc song then close your eyes and play it. Pure feeling, straight from the soul. Much respect
that picking hand is flying. just amazing. great
Just an incredible musician, always leaves me wanting to hear another song.:)
Beautiful song. A old girlfriend introduced me to the music of Doc Watson. Eventually I ditched the girlfriend and kept a taste for Doc's music. Music is eternal.
A woman with musical taste like that should’ve become your wife
@@thomaslemon3971 The song was Tennessee Stud. We played it over and over. The GF and I had what I can call a faulty connection. It didn't last, but I still listen to DW.
@@Rayoflight888 Yeah it happens man. Sometimes it just doesn’t work out. At least you got introduced to Doc!
I had the privilege of seeing Doc & Merle in 1981 at Appalachian State University, Boone North Carolina. Doc and his son Merle were Legends that will never be forgotten or duplicated. Thank you for sharing this video. ❤️🙏
Hi from Scotland. This is the first time that I've come across Doc Watson, Man he is seriously brilliant.Iam looking forward to learning all about him.From all your comments I have a lot of joy ahead. xxx.
You're about to have lots of fun. Great artist.
You’ve stumbled upon a pot of gold!
Man I like this. Doc's my favorite guitarist since the first time I heard him play which was several months ago and I'm 56. How come I didn't hear of him 40 years ago I'll never know.
First year the National Folk Festival was held at Michigan State University & East Lansing, Doc played an evening main stage show for thousands, which was fabulous.
But that afternoon, he did an hour "workshop" for about 6-8 people sitting on the grass around him, picking & telling stories, sitting on a folding chair under a majestic old tree, with me sitting at his left knee!
What a marvelous, memorable day, as close to a porch party down in the Hill Country that I ever got!
Amazing performer!
Amazing Human!
Thank you, Doc!
I sure do miss ya Doc. I reckon youre walking those streets of gold with Merle and now you can see him. Dont imagine you have blistered feet walking on those streets
RIP Doc and Merle.
Right on,man.Doc was one of the best, I’m sure you’ve checked out the Album,will the circle be unbroken.if you haven’t check it out.
I am Blessed in the opportunity I had to learn from and at times play along with Doc at Woodlands BBQ n Hickory in the afternoons after work. I now have those experiences as I continue here now in His Spirit studying the entirety as much as I can,the Modern Rythym and Blues!
Thank You Doc , I recently lived in California where I wrote most of the Song Carolina Homesick Blues…(Thank You,You we’re the greatest)..Charlie Styles.
I remember Our 1st Coke a Cola and Zour Very First meeting, My Progressive in the Major Chords and being allowed the chance to play a bit of Rhythm bedside You back then!
Brilliant... I'm speechless.
We miss you both!!!
Nothing better than a weekend afternoon on the porch with my old puppy and Doc
Apart from his guitar playing Doc Watson also had the most beautiful speaking voice.
Yes he did
Doc’s fingerpicking is FLAWLESS
Yeah Doc. Thanks for all the great songs 👍
I vow to learn this no matter how long it takes. Gotta love Doc Watson.
Thanks fellas for the awesome tune .
Saw Doc Watson play in 2010 at the Midland Theatre in Newark, Ohio. I just read that Billy Strings and his Dad were at that same show, I’m hoping Billy will play there someday. ❤️✌️😎
No bullshit just pure music played by pure talent.
Gob bless Doc and Merle. Two amazing people.
An absolute classic
Great video in which to watch Doc with his guitar and memories.
Doc sounds sad talking about his son, I can’t imagine losing a child. Doc was amazing.
Merle Watson died in a farm accident in 1985 at age 36. He was driving a tractor to a nearby house when it slipped down an embankment and pinned him beneath it.
Also lost his grandson .......man has been through some stuff 🙏
I am very new to this music so I thought he was talking about Merle Haggard so I really appreciate your comment it makes the song even more impressive now for some reason.
Nearby where I grew up we had a little rinky-dink banjo and fiddle contest. This is on the west coast just outside of L.A. Doc and Merle would make the trek and play in our little slice. I'll never forget it and always treasure it.
reminds me of Clapton..
Love 'em! He's a real gentleman too, and his son. Saw them at the Cellar Door in D.C.in '74. Quaint little venue. Sat right in front of them was my table. Sooo good! Thank you for posting
DC's Cellar Door in the 70s!!!
Was Weasel from the original WHFS there to MC? Amazing time & place
@@TD-np6ze just a short introduction... could have been weasel?
@@nautilusnauticus8853 He was my hero!
Introduced me to so many great sounds from Chic Corea to Lowell George & John Prine -- such an eclectic collection of great musicians
He had his handle on the blues, for sure. Brilliant.
love the vid. Liked , Subscribed and shared to my Fishin Musician "live Acoustic Performances" Playlist .. Great work..
Just tremendous!!!! NUFF SAID
Sounds like home to me. And I'm south of the Rio grand in addition. Love to all hearing this
Beautiful share my friend! Fantastic guitar song, you play very beautiful.
Like #3.7 k.
Have a wonderful weekend to you!
A father and son reunited alas
Wonderful I’m subscribing thanks for the great music
I saw Doc back in the 60s. Got to sit about 6 feet away and jaw-drop marvel!
2 or 3 months he had him a song. Lol.
I could play my whole life and would be content to play like him once.
The Master.
My first real exposure to Mr. Watson was on Will The Circle Be Unbroken - Vol. 1 where he along with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and a bunch of their friends got together and had a little fun playin' some music. This video is great for several reasons not the least of which are the close-ups of the pickin' and frettin'. A real master of his craft, Doc Watson made it look easy... which it was not.
Easily one of my favorite doc and merle tunes :)
Doc Watson is GREAT
You can hear the sorrow in Doc’s voice as he tells the story of how his late son Merle Watson came to write the song
I was always into his flat pick fiddle tunes, but he was a bad ass finger picker as well. And that baritone voice? Oh my goodness.
Yes a major guy so humble. No hype. Just so pure
GREAT DOC !!!
I heard Doc and Merle play; it was unforgettable.
I sure do miss Doc, and Merle !
I spent my teens and beyond collecting blues and old country records around second hand record shops ( the only place they were for sale ). I never saw a Doc Watson disc, or I would have bought it. I guess by the gaps in my collection that it was hard to get him over here in the UK and you kept them when you did. Nice to be able to see him on YT.
Doc and The Band - Americana Redefined ❤❤
Thanks Dad ! Music flows Like Elk River!
Purest picker ever was!
Legends never Die.
Thanks for posting this
My buddy seen Doc way back. He said before the show, they were sittin under the shade, he seen some guy with a guitar under a tree near by. It was Doc all by himself warming up. They talked. He was very friendly.
Wonderful!
The way Doc plays I'll bet he's been practicing.
Him and Buster is all I need
how lucky are we he gave us his gift
You said that right friend!!
That’s some great picking !! 👍👏😊🎸🎤
Interesting..I am close to a Watson family - my sister married into it - interesting (I never noticed this before) how absolutely alike Doc and they look. Doc looks like a Watson!
I saw a video of Doc where he was climbing a ladder and taking down his window screens from the upper floor of his home. He had a toolbox.
That right hand picking....Damn!
Doc is the man. Plays three finger picking with only two. Rip
Respect ✊🏼
I had this VHS for 20 years.....lent it out one time and it got ruined.......shit
A man of God who made a good living in the secular music industry. Blind. The man had a shop and used his tools to fix his house.
I didn’t know Doc used only his thumb and forefinger when fingerpicking. Amazing.
pure gold americana
💖💖
😉👍🎸💓
Which unfortunate 34 people disliked this video , and why?
I thought this was gonna be an Allman Brothers cover LoL 😀
Way better 😄
I just tried to play this and my wife said, "Finger pickin' pickle fingers!"
Billy Joe and arthel Watson have so much in common
Doc was a humble Christian.
There should be a national Doc Watson day.
First time I've seen a closeup of 2 finger picks.
I like Merle’s version and his singing of it. Slower, sweeter, smoother. Much better tempo and Merle had a good voice!
Does anybody know what type of guitar Doc is playing on this one?
pretty ole box but it ain't a gallager like he usually played.
It's a Gallagher. Learn all about his axes here: www.docsguitar.com/guitar.html
Hd28v would be similar.
It is a John Arnold guitar.
MrGoodpliers1 right on. It’s a John Arnold build
And that, my friends, is how it's done.
Even his guitar looks magical--It looks like it has horizontal stripes on the fretboard?
I know right!
The guitar is an early John Arnold. The two stripes on the fingerboard are a throwback to Martin Style F-9 archtop guitars. Interestingly, I don't remember this one.
What this man can do pickin with 2 fingers. Wow.
🎶😎🎶
Those chords are very similar to Robert Johnson’s “ Love in Vain”.
Man I didn't know he wrote that I thought it was a Willie Nelson song.
Going to spend some time where a friend is a friend if you aint got a dime. I'm south bound
....did you notice the look Jack gives when Doc mentions Merle? lol looked like he just......??? lol wonder what that was about????
The 15 dislikes have to be a mistake, right?