Doc & Merle Watson - Pickin' The Blues album flac
Performer: Doc & Merle WatsonTitle: Pickin' The Blues
Style: Country Blues, Folk
Released: 1995
Country: US
MP3 album: 1719 mb
FLAC album: 1575 mb
Rating: 4.8
Other formats: VQF WMA APE AU MP3 DXD AC3
Genre: Blues / Folk and Country
Doc Watson is the self-titled debut album by Doc Watson, released by Vanguard Records in 1964. It was re-issued on CD by Ace Records in 1995 and numerous tracks have been used in compilations such as Vanguard Years and The Best of Doc Watson 1964-1968.
Complete your Doc & Merle Watson collection.
While many folk-country artists have long since severed their connections with the blues, guitarist Doc Watson has never forgotten his. Watson's commitment to the blues deepened as his son, the late Merle Watson, picked up the guitar and joined him on-stage and in the studio. Sittin' Here Pickin' the Blues reaches back to several Doc and Merle Watson albums recorded for Rounder in the early- to mid-'80s, including the classic Pickin' the Blues
DOC & MERLE WATSON'S GUITAR ALBUM (1983): "Talking to Casey," "Goin' to Chicago Blues" and "John Henry/Worried Blues. T. Michael Coleman plays bass on all tracks and Mark O'Connor plays fiddle. THE TELLURIDE FESTIVAL TAPES (1984): "Deep River Blues". PICKIN' THE BLUES (1985): All twelve tracks from the original vinyl release are included. Michael Coleman plays bass on all tracks and Sam Bush plays mandolin or fiddle on many (except for "St. Louis Blues" which Doc plays solo)
Doc & Merle Watson's Guitar Album. Elementary Doctor Watson. Third Generation Blues. Doc & Richard Watson. The Best of John Fahey 1959-1977 (Remastered).
album Weekly Top. album Pop Hotlist. Doc's Rag + Poor Boy Blues, Doc & Merle Watson, 1974. Doc and merle watson going to chicago blues. Merle and Doc Watson. Doc and Merle Watson - Windy and Warm. Doc & Merle - Live and Pickin - Daybreak Blues (Yodel N. 2). Doc Watson performs "Deep River Blues" in the DVD "Doc's Guitar: Fingerpicking & Flatpicking". Doc and Merle Watson featuring Mark O'Connor. Doc & Merle - Live and Pickin - Memories of you dear. Doc & Merle - Live and Pickin - Milk Cow Blues. Doc & Merle Watson: 2 Songs.
Pickin' the Blues is the title of a recording by American folk music artists Doc Watson and Merle Watson, released in 1985.
12. Honey Babe Blues. Top Songs Doc & Merle Watson. Black Mountain Rag. Doc & Merle Watson's Guitar Album. Get the Tempo of more than 6 Million songs.
Doc & Merle Watson. Freight Train Blues, 02:45. Mississippi Heavy Water Blues, 02:54. I'm a Stranger Here, 03:14. Talking to Casey, 02:29. Blue Ridge Mountain Blues, 02:51. Stormy Weather, 03:54. St. Louis Blues, 03:08. Carroll County Blues, 02:54. California Blues, 03:20.
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Mississippi Heavy Water BluesBass – T. Michael ColemanFiddle – Sam BushGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonSlide Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By [Uncredited] – Hicks* |
2:48 |
| A2 | Sittin' Here Pickin' The BluesBacking Vocals – Joe SmothersBass, Guitar [Harmony], Backing Vocals – T. Michael ColemanFiddle – Sam BushGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonRhythm Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Watson*, Coleman* |
3:07 |
| A3 | Stormy WeatherBass – T. Michael ColemanFiddle – Sam BushGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonRhythm Guitar – Mitch GreenhillSlide Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Arlen*, Koehler* |
3:44 |
| A4 | Windy And WarmBass – T. Michael ColemanGuitar – Doc Watson, Merle WatsonWritten-By – Loudermilk* |
2:02 |
| A5 | St. Louis BluesGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonWritten-By – Handy* |
2:59 |
| A6 | Jailhouse BluesBass, Harmony Vocals – T. Michael ColemanGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonMandolin – Sam BushRhythm Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Estes* |
2:40 |
| B1 | Freight Train BluesArranged By – Watson*, Smith*, Greenhill*Bass – T. Michael ColemanFiddle – Sam BushGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonSlide Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Traditional |
2:35 |
| B2 | Hobo Bill's Last RideBass – T. Michael ColemanGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonMandolin – Sam BushSlide Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Rodgers* |
3:36 |
| B3 | Carroll County BluesArranged By – Watson*Bass – T. Michael ColemanFiddle – Sam BushGuitar – Doc WatsonRhythm Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Traditional |
2:47 |
| B4 | Blue Ridge Mountain BluesArranged By – Watson*Bass, Harmony Vocals – T. Michael ColemanGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonRhythm Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Traditional |
2:44 |
| B5 | I'm A Stranger HereArranged By – Watson*Bass – T. Michael ColemanFiddle – Sam BushGuitar, Vocals, Harmonica – Doc WatsonLead Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Traditional |
3:07 |
| B6 | Honey Babe BluesArranged By – Watson*Bass – T. Michael ColemanFiddle – Sam BushGuitar [Fingerstyle] – Merle WatsonGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonWritten-By – Traditional |
3:20 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – North Star Studios
- Mixed At – Jack's Tracks Recording Studio
- Mastered At – The Mastering Lab
- Lacquer Cut At – The Mastering Lab
- Pressed By – Record Technology Incorporated
- Licensed From – Flying Fish Records, Inc.
- Published By – Hillgreen Music
- Published By – Skinny Kid Music
- Published By – Arko Music Corp.
- Published By – Acuff-Rose Pub.
- Published By – Handy Brothers Music
- Published By – Peer International
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Flying Fish Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Flying Fish Records, Inc.
Credits
- Design [Cover] – Liz Knaus
- Engineer [Mixing] – Garth Fundis
- Engineer [Recording] – Carl Rudisill
- Liner Notes – Doc Watson, Mitch Greenhill
- Mastered By – Doug Sax, Gavin Lurssen, Ron Lewter
- Photography By – Mitch Greenhill
- Producer – Merle Watson, Mitch Greenhill
Notes
HQ-180 Gram Super Vinyl. Individually numbered and limited to 2,000 pressings.Mastered in analog using a Neumann lathe with all-vacuum tube electronics at The Mastering Lab in Ojai, California. Pressed at Record Technology Inc. in Camarillo, California.
Recorded at North Star Studios in Todd, North Carolina.
Mixed at Jack's Tracks in Nashville, Tennessee.
Recorded in USA ℗ & ©
Licensed from Flying Fish Records, Inc.,
Chicago, Illinois 60614.
Publishing Credits:
Track A2: Hillgreen Music-Skinny Kid Music/BMI
Track A3: Arko Music Corp./ASCAP
Track A4: Acuff-Rose Pub./BMI
Track A5: Handy Brothers Music/ASCAP
Tracks B1, B3 to B6: Hillgreen Music/BMI
Track B2: Peer Int./ASCAP
Originally released on Flying Fish 352 in 1985.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: BMI
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- ASIN: B000001PEW
- Barcode (Sticker On Outer Plastic Bag Only): 753088002618
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Etching): APJ 026 A-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Etching): APJ 026 B-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side A & B Mastering & Lacquer Cutting Facility Stamp): TML-X
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FF 352 | Doc & Merle Watson | Pickin' The Blues (LP, Album) | Flying Fish | FF 352 | US | 1985 |
| 30.2124 (VLP-402) | Doc & Merle Watson | Pickin' The Blues (LP, Album) | Vemsa | 30.2124 (VLP-402) | Spain | 1990 |
| CAPFG 026 | Doc & Merle Watson | Pickin' The Blues (CD, Ltd, 24 ) | Analogue Productions | CAPFG 026 | US | 1995 |
| FF 70352 | Doc & Merle Watson | Pickin' The Blues (CD, Album, RE) | Flying Fish | FF 70352 | US | Unknown |
| FF 352 | Doc & Merle Watson | Pickin' The Blues (LP, Album) | Flying Fish | FF 352 | US | 1985 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Mississippi Heavy Water BluesBass – T. Michael ColemanFiddle – Sam BushGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonSlide Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Hicks* |
2:48 |
| 2 | Sittin' Here Pickin' The BluesBacking Vocals – Joe SmothersBass, Guitar [Harmony], Backing Vocals – T. Michael ColemanFiddle – Sam BushGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonRhythm Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Watson*, Coleman* |
3:07 |
| 3 | Stormy WeatherBass – T. Michael ColemanFiddle – Sam BushGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonRhythm Guitar – Mitch GreenhillSlide Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Arlen*, Koehler* |
3:44 |
| 4 | Windy And WarmBass – T. Michael ColemanGuitar – Doc Watson, Merle WatsonWritten-By – Loudermilk* |
2:02 |
| 5 | St. Louis BluesGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonWritten-By – Handy* |
2:59 |
| 6 | Jailhouse BluesBass, Harmony Vocals – T. Michael ColemanGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonMandolin – Sam BushRhythm Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Estes* |
2:40 |
| 7 | Freight Train BluesArranged By – Watson*, Smith*, Greenhill*Bass – T. Michael ColemanFiddle – Sam BushGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonSlide Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Traditional |
2:35 |
| 8 | Hobo Bill's Last RideBass – T. Michael ColemanGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonMandolin – Sam BushSlide Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Rodgers* |
3:36 |
| 9 | Carroll County BluesArranged By – Watson*Bass – T. Michael ColemanFiddle – Sam BushGuitar – Doc WatsonRhythm Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Traditional |
2:47 |
| 10 | Blue Ridge Mountain BluesArranged By – Watson*Bass, Harmony Vocals – T. Michael ColemanGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonRhythm Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Traditional |
2:44 |
| 11 | I'm A Stranger HereArranged By – Watson*Bass – T. Michael ColemanFiddle – Sam BushGuitar, Vocals, Harmonica – Doc WatsonLead Guitar – Merle WatsonWritten-By – Traditional |
3:07 |
| 12 | Honey Babe BluesArranged By – Watson*Bass – T. Michael ColemanFiddle – Sam BushGuitar [Fingerstyle] – Merle WatsonGuitar, Vocals – Doc WatsonWritten-By – Traditional |
3:20 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – North Star Studios
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Flying Fish Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Flying Fish Records, Inc.
- Pressed By – Disctronics Group, United States
Credits
- Design [Cover] – Dolores Wilber, Jim Netter
- Engineer [Mastering] – Roger Seibel
- Engineer [Mixing] – Garth Fundis
- Engineer [Recording] – Carl Rudisill
- Liner Notes – Doc Watson
- Producer – Merle Watson, Mitch Greenhill
Notes
Recorded at North Star Studios in Todd, North CarolinaMixed at Jack's Tracks in Nashville, Tennessee
Mastered at Wakefield Manufacturing in Phoenix, Arizona
℗ © 1985 Flying Fish Records, Inc.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 1896-40352-2 8
- Matrix / Runout: DISCTRONICS MADE IN THE USA FFCD 352 **06** 20000420
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L793
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2D4E
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FF 352 | Doc & Merle Watson | Pickin' The Blues (LP, Album) | Flying Fish | FF 352 | US | 1985 |
| 30.2124 (VLP-402) | Doc & Merle Watson | Pickin' The Blues (LP, Album) | Vemsa | 30.2124 (VLP-402) | Spain | 1990 |
| CAPFG 026 | Doc & Merle Watson | Pickin' The Blues (CD, Ltd, 24 ) | Analogue Productions | CAPFG 026 | US | 1995 |
| APF 026 | Doc & Merle Watson | Pickin' The Blues (LP, Album, Ltd, Num, RE, 180) | Analogue Productions | APF 026 | US | 1995 |
| FF 352 | Doc & Merle Watson | Pickin' The Blues (LP, Album) | Flying Fish | FF 352 | US | 1985 |
