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Remembering Merle

 
Album Review: Remembering Merle

  • Artist: Doc & Merle Watson
  • Rating: StarStarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: 1992 06
  • Total Time: 58:28
  • Type: Compilation (best of), Live
  • Genre: Folk

Review

Remembering Merle is an affectionate tribute to Doc Watson's deceased son, featuring several songs -- which were all recorded live between 1970 and 1976 -- that showcased his work. Doc and Merle touch on a number of different genres, from folk and blue to rockabilly, all the while demonstrating the younger Watson's considerable talent. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Frosty Morn Traditional Merle Watson, Doc Watson (3:44)
Omie Wise Traditional Merle Watson, Doc Watson (5:52)
Frankie and Johnny Traditional Doc Watson, Merle Watson (3:23)
Honey Babe Blues Traditional Merle Watson, Doc Watson (3:01)
St. James Infirmary Joe Primrose, Traditional Merle Watson, Doc Watson (3:52)
Honey Please Don't Go Merle Watson, Doc Watson (2:30)
Nancy Rowland/Salt Creek Doc Watson, Merle Watson (1:55)
Miss the Mississippi and You (Lyrics) Bill Halley Merle Watson, Doc Watson (4:20)
Nine Pound Hammer Merle Travis Merle Watson, Doc Watson (2:46)
Summertime DuBose Heyward, Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin Doc Watson, Merle Watson (3:30)
New River Train Traditional Merle Watson, Doc Watson (3:38)
Black Mountain Rag Traditional Doc Watson, Merle Watson (2:39)
Southern Lady Doc Watson, Merle Watson (3:36)
Mama Don't Allow It Sammy Cahn, Charles "Cow Cow" Davenport Doc Watson, Merle Watson (5:02)
Blue Suede Shoes Carl Perkins Doc Watson, Merle Watson (2:35)
Wayfaring Stranger Merle Watson, Doc Watson (3:30)
Thoughts of Never Merle Watson, Doc Watson (2:35)

Credits

Doc Watson (Guitar), Charles Cochran (Piano), Merle Watson (Banjo), Bob Hill (Vocals), Merle Watson (Gut String Guitar), Doc Watson (Vocals), Merle Watson (Performer), Joe Smothers (Washboard), Joe Smothers (Guitar (Rhythm)), T. Michael Coleman (Vocals), Bob Hill (Piano), T. Michael Coleman (Bass), Merle Watson (Guitar), Bob Hill (Gut String Guitar), T. Michael Coleman (Producer), Merle Watson (Vocals), Joe Smothers (Vocals), Merle Watson (Guitar (Steel))
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Remembering Merle
Live album by Doc Watson, Merle Watson
Released June 1992
Recorded 1970-1976
Genre Folk, gospel
Length 58:28
Label Sugar Hill
Producer T. Michael Coleman
Professional reviews
Doc Watson chronology
My Dear Old Southern Home
(1991)
Remembering Merle
(1992)
Songs from the Southern Mountains
(1994)

Remembering Merle is the title of a recording by American folk music artists Doc Watson and Merle Watson, released in 1992. The songs were all recorded live between 1970 and 1976.

Track listing

  1. "Frosty Morn" (Traditional) – 3:44
  2. "Omie Wise" (Traditional) – 5:52
  3. "Frankie and Johnny" (Traditional) – 3:23
  4. "Honey Babe Blues" (Traditional) – 3:01
  5. "St. James Infirmary" (Joe Primrose, Traditional) – 3:52
  6. "Honey Please Don't Go" (Hodges) – 2:30
  7. "Nancy Rowland/Salt Creek" – 1:55
  8. "Miss the Mississippi and You" (Halley) – 4:20
  9. "Nine Pound Hammer" (Merle Travis) – 2:46
  10. "Summertime" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 3:30
  11. "New River Train" (Traditional) – 3:38
  12. "Black Mountain Rag" (Traditional) – 2:39
  13. "Southern Lady Hill" – 3:36
  14. "Mama Don't Allow It" (Cahn, Davenport) – 5:02
  15. "Blue Suede Shoes" (Carl Perkins) – 2:35
  16. "Wayfaring Stranger" – 3:30
  17. "Thoughts of Never" (Watson) – 2:35

Personnel

  • Doc Watson – guitar, vocals
  • Merle Watson – guitar, banjo, steel guitar, vocals
  • T. Michael Coleman – bass, harmony vocals
  • Joe Smothers – guitar, harmony vocals
  • Bob Hill – piano, guitar, harmony vocals
  • Charles Cochran – piano

Production notes

  • Produced by T. Michael Coleman

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