Doc Watson plays ""Little Sadie" from his Homespun video "Flatpicking with Doc"

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  • Опубліковано 3 лют 2020
  • In this excerpt from his inspiring video on Homespun Music Instruction, Doc Watson plays his version of "Little Sadie." Watson was a master of many styles but this video really encapsulates his deft fills and approach to traditional music that has made him a perennial favorite and a major influence on countless artists. This session was hosted by flatpicker Steve Kaufman. For a direct link to this video go to www.homespun.com/shop/product... .

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  • @pwb0511
    @pwb0511 3 роки тому +11

    The feel of the music just comes out your fingers, says a ton to me!

  • @yak9147
    @yak9147 Місяць тому +3

    I cant help checking back with Doc over the years and am enjoying having a crack at learning this . I don't know the history of Little Sadie but noticed that the lyric plot is very similar to Cocaine Blues by Johnny Cash.

    • @bushman6964
      @bushman6964 2 дні тому

      Cocaine blues is more or less just Cash's version of little sadie, little sadie itself is an old folk song

  • @ehc549
    @ehc549 5 місяців тому +9

    "... just a feelin' that comes out my fingers."
    Tell 'em how it is Doc.
    The Master!

  • @genesishandboards
    @genesishandboards 2 роки тому +34

    I loved Doc! I'm fortunate enough to have jammed with him several times, usually at Merlefest but also at various locations since I lived an hour away from him. I was just a kid really but it was a great experience! He was a real class act and could play any fuddle tune you threw at him and play it better than everyone in the circle lol. There is a statue of him sitting on a bench playing guitar in town in Boone NC that people can sit on and take pictures and such. Last time I was in the area I sat and played John Hardy for him. True legends never die!

    • @Cataphract1236
      @Cataphract1236 2 роки тому +2

      What a wonderful story, thanks for sharing. I’ll have to visit that statue someday.

    • @TheGordeaux
      @TheGordeaux 9 місяців тому +3

      I love that statue. People still leave flowers there on Doc's birthday.

    • @genesishandboards
      @genesishandboards 9 місяців тому +1

      @@TheGordeaux That's great ppl still show Doc the love he deserves! I've not been out that way in a few years thanks for that! It makes me happy ppl leave him flowers! He inspired so many fans and pickers alike!

    • @erikkibler3466
      @erikkibler3466 3 місяці тому +1

      Damn,that’s so awesome.so awesome.thanks,for the heads up I’m gonna go see that😊

  • @soultylive
    @soultylive 3 роки тому +17

    When you play that tune, you start realizing that sometimes Doc verse unexpectedly last longer than it should actually be but Steve is still able to follow, showing his dedication listening to/supporting Doc

  • @kellycoleman715
    @kellycoleman715 Рік тому +6

    Doc’s playing was great but his singing voice was haunting and perfectly complimented his great playing.

  • @gentx2160
    @gentx2160 3 роки тому +5

    The chord changes n run. So smooth. Incredible. 10 years n a lifetime to work on that. Maybe just scratch my guitar and dump it into the fireplace.

    • @tamasvarga9862
      @tamasvarga9862 2 роки тому +4

      we're not supposed to compete with the giants, but we can be inspired by them. so grab that guitar and play a Doc Watson tune that makes you feel good and if you feel like you've hit your skill limits play something completely different. do it for yourself and not for the competition:) guitar is therapy for the soul.

  • @larsdybvad4789
    @larsdybvad4789 Рік тому +4

    Doc Watson, l first heard in 1970. Never knew guitar playing like that. Sounds like running water. Masterclass picking stile. l´m so grateful with all my heart for this video 💙💚 Blues and Greens!

  • @petew9822
    @petew9822 4 роки тому +6

    So glad you posted this. Thanks!

  • @tomraw4893
    @tomraw4893 8 місяців тому +1

    a precious video

  • @distantonlooker9563
    @distantonlooker9563 Рік тому +2

    Great tune! He was special!

  • @MrBINGEBOY
    @MrBINGEBOY 2 роки тому +1

    I love his comments about how he subconsciously makes his runs.

  • @gentx2160
    @gentx2160 3 роки тому +1

    Thank God For Doc Watson!

  • @krautyvonlederhosen
    @krautyvonlederhosen 10 місяців тому

    I lost my pre war Gibson to….. well, I’ll just say I lost it as forgiveness is necessary. But in the mid-sixties, there wasn’t or weren’t too many other pickers to emulate and inspire. But what an inspiration to us all. I think of him every time I sit n’ pick and feel as if he’s right there with me. He was fond of saying “you gotta practice like the devil”, and my guitar hangin on the wall makes me feel guilty to not pick it up, so I do if for no other reason than just to soothe my soul.

  • @fuzzybutkus8970
    @fuzzybutkus8970 Рік тому +3

    And now Doc has given us Billy Strings. He’s the gift that keeps on giving😇😇😇

  • @polyoud
    @polyoud Рік тому +1

    hello ! thanks for uploading !j luc from Avignon-france !

  • @v1ncepupp1o7
    @v1ncepupp1o7 3 роки тому +2

    Wonderful resource, thank u

  • @timothytopping6099
    @timothytopping6099 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for posting you made my day

  • @ikonic_playz704
    @ikonic_playz704 3 роки тому

    You’re amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @CthuluWalkingBackwards
    @CthuluWalkingBackwards Рік тому +1

    Steve can shred and he knows it.

  • @bgpicker6614
    @bgpicker6614 2 роки тому +1

    Legend

  • @HopeWolfchild
    @HopeWolfchild 2 роки тому +1

    Just WOW

  • @monsterzero1965
    @monsterzero1965 9 місяців тому

    They oughta go in there!

  • @TP123KING
    @TP123KING 3 роки тому +4

    I love that smile at around 0:43 when doc says again.

    • @DasaLetsPlay
      @DasaLetsPlay 3 роки тому +1

      Imagine playing guitar with Doc Watson he says again after a your solo. That has to be a great feeling!

    • @TP123KING
      @TP123KING 3 роки тому

      @@DasaLetsPlay No doubt, if that were me I would probably tear up as well Doc is a legend.

  • @MrQuinnd
    @MrQuinnd 2 роки тому +1

    Can I say the run is as he said . It comes out if your fingers . Who can stop it , it just happens.

  • @bushhippie7372
    @bushhippie7372 Місяць тому

    Ol boy was working to keep with Doc. What a sharp musician. Legendary. NC proud.

  • @j.s.3113
    @j.s.3113 3 роки тому +1

    Tony’s inspiration.

  • @darylneeland5014
    @darylneeland5014 2 роки тому +2

    Just heard Billy Strings doing this so wanted to check out the man who originally sang it. Feel like there is a big resemblance in story line to cocaine blues by Johnny Cash! Not sure but feel like Doc had it first and Johnny spun off it to make a mint!?.?!

    • @SkipPlaysStrings
      @SkipPlaysStrings Рік тому +1

      Both are related to an even older song first recorded in the 20s(?) by Riley Puckett as Chain Gang Blues

  • @BackHellsa
    @BackHellsa 4 роки тому +3

    🎶❤

    • @sqir1124
      @sqir1124 4 роки тому

      بروفيسور أخيراً لقيت عربي يسمع لدوك واتسون

    • @msa1571
      @msa1571 3 роки тому +1

      @@sqir1124 انا معاكم بعد

  • @TheWolfman112
    @TheWolfman112 3 роки тому +3

    This vs the Cash version just hits different. This hits more of a western outlaw vibe vs Johnny's version that hits a scorned drug addict vibe

  • @mateuscardoso5775
    @mateuscardoso5775 3 роки тому +3

    Last of us 2 brought me here :)

  • @byronf9021
    @byronf9021 Рік тому +1

    Inspiration for Johnny Cash’s cocaine blues ?

  • @user-ci3sp9tk5y
    @user-ci3sp9tk5y 9 місяців тому

    Bienenstockkolonie oder -gesellschaft