Memories, recorded in 1975, captures Doc Watson in the relaxed, assured mode that characterized his Vanguard Records output — a body of work that introduced the flatpicking revolution he had sparked to a generation of folk revival listeners. Watson's guitar technique was already widely acknowledged as transformative, but recordings like this one remind listeners that technique was always in service of song. "Columbus Stockade" and "Make Me a Pallet" are handled with the warmth and directness that made Watson beloved beyond the bluegrass world. His singing, often underappreciated next to his instrumental gifts, is equally accomplished — rooted in the same North Carolina tradition that shaped his picking.
Tracklist
- 1 Rambling hobo 1:50
- 2 Shady Grove alt version 2:59
- 3 Wake up, little Maggie 2:52
- 4 Peartree 2:15
- 5 Keep on the Sunny Side alt version 2:06
- 6 Double file/Salt Creek 1:38
- 7 Curly headed baby 2:53
- 8 Miss the Mississippi and you 3:34
- 9 Wabash Cannonball alt version 2:57
- 10 My Rose of Old Kentucky alt version 2:35
- 11 Blues Stay Away From Me alt version 2:54
- 12 Walking Boss alt version 2:20
- 13 Make Me a Pallet Source Recording 2:59
- 14 In the Jailhouse Now alt version 3:36
- 15 Steel guitar rag 1:55
- 16 Hang your head in shame 2:39
- 17 You don't know my mind blues 3:07
- 18 Moody River alt version 2:56
- 19 Don't tell me your troubles 2:45
- 20 Columbus Stockade Source Recording 3:19
- 21 Mama don't allow no music 4:10
- 22 Thoughts of never 2:35