Memories (Doc Watson album)
Memories is the title of a studio album by American country music artist Doc Watson, released in 1975. It was originally released as a double-LP by United Artists Records. It peaked at No. 47 on Billboard Country Albums charts and No. 193 on the Pop Album charts.
Guy Clark included a reference to Watson and his performance of "Columbus Stockade Blues" in the lyrics in his song "Dublin Blues": "I have seen the David, seen the Mona Lisa too, and I have heard Doc Watson play Columbus Stockade Blues."
Sugar Hill re-issued Memories on CD in 1993. It has also been re-issued by Gott Discs.Track listing
- "Rambling Hobo" – 1:55
- "Shady Grove" – 2:42
- "Wake Up, Little Maggie" – 2:53
- "Peartree" – 2:21
- "Keep on the Sunny Side" – 2:09
- "Double File and Salt Creek" – 1:42
- "Curly Headed Baby" – 2:59
- "Miss the Mississippi and You" – 3:42
- "Wabash Cannonball" – 3:03
- "My Rose of Old Kentucky" – 2:40
- "Blues Stay Away from Me" – 2:51
- "Walking Boss" – 2:24
- "Make Me a Pallet" – 3:02
- "In the Jailhouse Now" – 3:30
- "Steel Guitar Rag" – 1:58
- "Hang Your Head in Shame" – 2:44
- "You Don't Know My Mind Blues" – 3:11
- "Moody River" – 2:36
- "Don't Tell Me Your Troubles" – 2:48
- "Columbus Stockade" – 3:18
- "Mama Don't Allow No Music" – 4:15
- "Thoughts of Never" – 2:38
Personnel
- Doc Watson – guitar, harmonica, banjo, vocals
- Merle Watson – guitar, banjo, dulcimer, slide guitar, steel guitar
- Joe Allen – bass
- Sam Bush – fiddle, mandolin, vocals, harmony vocals
- Courtney Johnson – banjo
- Jim Isbell – drums, percussion
- Joe Smothers – guitar, harmony vocals
- Chuck Cochran – bass, piano, organ
- T. Michael Coleman – bass, background vocals
Production notes