The Original Folkways Recordings 1960-62

Amazon.com When blind singer/guitarist Arthel “Doc” Watson was “discovered” by folklorist Ralph Rinzler in 1960 he sounded as though he’d been picking for a hundred years, not to mention the fact that his huge repertoire of old songs seemed like it could go on for days. Watson had actually been playing in a honky-tonk band when Rinzler came across him in Deep Gap, North Carolina. When he asked Doc to set down his electric guitar he created one of the first–and most lasting–stars of the folk revival. Ashley was already a mountain music legend himself when he cut these front-porch sessions; picking a fine banjo and singing along on one standard–like “Shady Grove” and “Peg and Awl”–after another. –Michael Ruby Product Description This set contains two albums, plus a full 20 unreleased tracks and a 34-page booklet. Review 2004 Grammy “Lifetime Achievement” Award recipient –“…folk singer Ella Jenkins has been a cornerstone of children’s music.” — The Grammys, Feb 8, 2004 2004 Grammy “Lifetime Achievement” Award recipient –“Doc Watson is one of the most influential folk/country guitar players of our time.” — The Grammys, Feb 8, 2004

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