{"product_id":"doc-watson-southbound","title":"Doc Watson: Southbound","description":"Doc Watson: Southbound MUSIC AUDIO CD folk bluegrass acoustic flatpicking SEALED \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Vanguard Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1988 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eDoc Watson: Southbound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson: Southbound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eVanguard Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1988\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eVMD-79213\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eFolk \/ Bluegrass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eAcoustic, Traditional Folk, Flatpicking Guitar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson is an American folk and bluegrass guitarist and singer celebrated for his virtuosic flatpicking and warm, expressive vocal delivery. Born in North Carolina, he has been a central figure in traditional American music for decades, earning wide recognition for his interpretations of old-time fiddle tunes, country blues, and classic folk songs. Watson is known for his clarity of tone, impeccable timing, and the ability to bring fresh life to traditional material while remaining deeply rooted in the Appalachian music tradition. He frequently collaborated with family members and long-time musical partners, and his influence on acoustic guitarists and the folk revival movement is profound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSouthbound captures Watson's blend of instrumental prowess and songcraft, mixing lively instrumentals with classic country and folk numbers. The album features a combination of solo-voiced songs and tight guitar instrumentals, with contributions from Merle Watson and John Pilla on guitars and Russell Savakus on bass, highlighting the collaborative feel of Watson's recordings. This Vanguard release presents concise arrangements that showcase Watson's melodic sense and repertoire choices, from traditional tunes to concise, well-executed instrumentals. The collection is representative of his mid-career work and is presented here in a digitally mastered edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing Merle Watson and John Pilla, guitars; Russ Savakus, string bass. Digitally Mastered. Also available on record and cassette. Liner notes included. Total Time: 36:53.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eWalk On Boy\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson\u003cbr\u003e3:21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eBlue Railroad Train\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson\u003cbr\u003e2:43\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eSweet Georgia Brown - Instr.\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson\u003cbr\u003e1:53\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eAlberta\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson\u003cbr\u003e2:42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eSouthbound\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson\u003cbr\u003e2:48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eWindy And Warm - Instr.\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson\u003cbr\u003e2:12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eCall Of The Road\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson\u003cbr\u003e2:18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eTennessee Stud\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson\u003cbr\u003e3:35\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eThat Was The Last Thing On My Mind\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson\u003cbr\u003e2:45\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eLittle Darling Pal Of Mine\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson\u003cbr\u003e2:42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003eNothing To It - Instr.\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson\u003cbr\u003e2:00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eRiddle Song\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson\u003cbr\u003e2:41\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.\u003cbr\u003eNever No More Blues\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson\u003cbr\u003e3:11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.\u003cbr\u003eNashville Pickin' - Instr.\u003cbr\u003eDoc Watson\u003cbr\u003e2:02\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vanguard Records","offers":[{"title":"New, Sealed In CD Case","offer_id":51442622169366,"sku":"134024","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20260617223016008326aa28680e.jpg?v=1781760903","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/doc-watson-southbound","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}