Mittwoch, 26. April 2023

Doc Watson - Home Again!

Doc Watson's fourth Vanguard album, "Home Again!" is his most affecting folk-style record, with unexpectedly warm vocals matched to the quiet virtuosity of his playing. With only a couple of instrumentals on this 14-song collection, the rest features Watson performing lively, achingly beautiful renditions of popular folk standards ("Katie Morey," "Georgie," "Froggie Went A-Courtin'," "Matty Groves").

There isn't a weak number here, although highlights include the haunting "Winter's Night," and "The F.F.V.," the latter a grim but lively song in memory of a train wreck and a dead engineer. All are played with very imposing dexterity by Watson, joined by his son Merle and Russ Savakus on upright bass. This album was a great showcase for Watson's voice - vaguely similar to but rougher-hewn than Burl Ives - which is often overlooked in the aura of his playing.

Tracklist:

  1. "Down in the Valley to Pray" (Traditional) – 2:01
  2. "Georgie" (Gaither Carlton, Doc Watson) – 2:48
  3. "The Old Man Below" (Carlton, Watson) – 2:07
  4. "Katie Morey" (Traditional) – 2:25
  5. "F. F.V." (Annie Watson, Watson) – 4:04
  6. "A-Rovin' on a Winter's Night" (Dolly Greer, Watson) – 3:25
  7. "Dill Pickle Rag" (Traditional) – 1:26
  8. "Sing Song Kitty" (Traditional) – 2:19
  9. "Froggie Went A-Courtin'" (Traditional) – 4:07
  10. "Pretty Saro" (Traditional) – 2:45
  11. "Childhood Play" (Alfred G. Karnes) – 2:00
  12. "Rain Crow Bill" (Henry Whitter) – 1:47
  13. "Matty Groves" (Dolly Greer, Doc Watson, Stewart Yonce) – 6:07
  14. "Victory Rag" (Maybelle Carter) – 1:44
 
Doc Watson - Home Again!      
(320 kbps, cover art included)

5 Kommentare:

Cri hat gesagt…

Hi, is a re-up possible. This is a very fascinating blog!

Cri hat gesagt…

Thanks Zero!

Cri hat gesagt…

Danke sehr!

Ernest hat gesagt…

Bonjour!
Merci de partager ce merveilleux musicien qu'était Doc Watson. Je me réjouis de découvrir cet opus que je ne connais pas.
Amicales salutations de Suisse - Nenest

zero hat gesagt…

You are very welcome! Greetings to Suisse!

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