David Holt and Doc Watson: Shady Grove

[62BOWTIE]

willard was my great grandpa and panzy watson was my paw sids sister:)

[ghenderson1215]

I'm singing this song in choir and the words are soooo different(: haha

[SPickens89]

Who disliked this? You have ZERO tact or taste.

[jakicevic]

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[alger1215]

nice



[bry3921]

that's what i call soul music. sounds like the trees, the river polishing the rocks, the deep dark soil

[merrelldon]

You think he can read music?

[bassmansta]

i feel like the guitar player needs to open his eyes a little more

[wb8321]

@bassmansta doc is so good he doesn't need to open his eyes.... that and it wouldn't do him much good, he's blind.

[dogma2100]

He was referring to Gaither Carlton. I believe he may be related to him.

[mashmusic11235]

By 'Gaither', is he possibly referring to Bill Gaither?

Great music, by the way.

[AussieSteveBoyle]

There is something astrally beautiful about the mix of clawhammer banjo and a great guitar player.

[claustrea]

Grandioso.

[Drunkcox707]

I know people comment about the dislikes to much but seriously, If you don't like this music you don't know what real music is an you never will.

[msbarbara57]

There is no one in the world like Doc.  How could someone not like this video? I use to do this for my classes to sing.

[nebojsav]

Perfect :) 

[resainkan]

Just love Doc the best.....

[OriginalRitz]

this is an unbelievable performance of an unbelievable song.

two unbelievable musicians, old generation and new. the synergy is amazing.

[fubar50cat]

great video, been a fan of doc since the early '50's , and am so happy that he continues to thrill people still, Doc is an icon, , and shady grove is one of his best

[switzforge]

Great clip of two great mucisians

[lennyofmn]

I just saw their show tonight in Minneapolis. At 87, he's still great.

[pickinnj]

Doc is an American treasure, and one that is not gathering dust. He's out there, and still singing and playing!

[BlueDressDevil]

Doc Watson is a force of nature.

[HickW]

What a beautiful voice he has! So natural and unpretentious.

[cjwaywell]

Really Neat

[mitoguitarman]

This is the best video yet!

[will6646]

Doc is the undisputed man! You guys should check out the 'john bull shady grove' version. Found it the other day and loving it!

[fiddleray56]

Thank you for this post Doc is a legion in folk bluegrass and blues.

[soonerva]

man, i saw doc and david holt at the state (?? i think it's called) theatre in knoxville. i've seen lots of great shows but that show was an all time, top 5 favorite. thanks for sharing this!

[alfagtvjan]

The greatest bluegrass guitar player who ever lived. This is just magical.

[captinretardo]

bar NONE the greatest GUITAR player who has yet to live, homie. the doc is the doc, he a total gentleman, and totally LOVES his fans. i suggest you see him live, he will shake your hand and thank you personally for coming to his show. dude is a awesome person.

[MusicMan20061210]

Doc is a wonderful story-teller

[224clb22]

Man, I love this so much. Doc Watson is one mean picker and obviously a great husband too. =)

[c0leman22]

Most badass blind dude ever picked a lick!

[Sweden80Here]

Wow this is great !

[QRS666]

Best version I have ever heard!!

[actioncock]

the mudcrutch version fucks this one from behind, great guy that tom petty :D

[captinretardo]

bahahah action cock is a rad name that you dont deserve. im guessin thats your nickname your momma gave you? remember, when she would "touch your special place?" damn man, sorry...life is ROUGH. and it gets worse, you realized that you have failed at LIFE, right? theres no hope, just paint the wall with your tiny brain. geez

[asdertyl5]

lol

[sallstrom1150]

I listen to mostly melodic speed metal and i still think that you cant get any more hard core than Doc.

[Galacticplane]

The Greatest DOC WATSON!

[theMEGAPOPE]

I saw Doc last night... his guitar playing is pretty much gone except for short bursts of brilliance, but his soul is still very much in the music and his voice is still really nice.

He played this. It was my favorite.

[squashandstretch]

yeah this song is amazing and very addicting

[rodrigoraulsuarez]

Beautiful.

[papillon83]

Love this song. I can't stop listen to it !

[plowhand247]

I saw Doc and David at the Newberry Opera House, front row tickets. They are both amazing. Doc is as strong as ever. I met David and he is a very nice, down to earth person. He and Doc signed my hat. I feel I was very blessed to see them. They are great! If they come within a days ride, go and see them.

[uckosa]

Post more Doc!!

[uckosa]

Wish I had a big fine horse...

[uckosa]

If nothing but Doc's music played on my stereo I would be happy.

[TopD90]

Doc is going on strong.... Since he lost Merle I don't know how he kept going, but he just does.....!

[kozowyk1]

it's impossible to trace all those old folk songs, but from what I understand Matty Groves is an old English tune with variants including Little Musgrave, which dates way back to the 1700s. Then Shady grove sort of evolved out of that and became it's own song entirely in America. But way back when none of these were written down the lyrics and melodies would always get changed and passed on over time. Either way this is a great version

[mac100100]

It's not impossible. I used to bullseye womp rats in my T-16 back home, they're not much bigger than two meters.

[jojobobo627]

Ahhhhh

Like a drink of water on a hot day

[JamesHeal2]

great

[mario4prez]

YES!

[PythonFFreak]

i dod a rendition of this song im my vocal clas lol we worked on it so long that by the time that year was over we all hated that song so much :P

[jw200799]

Doc is my hero!!!!!!!!!!!

[jpof]

Thank you strings, I learned something today! Have a thumbs up and please excuse yevveh's ignorance.

[yevveh]

Thanks John, maybe next time you and Bryan are on Youtube while I'm asleep you can leave offensive comments on your own account :P

[yevveh]

No I believe that's Paedo tuning capoed up to rape.

[yevveh]

is this song about rape?

[brianhourigan]

Some people are sick..

[mac100100]

Sick and/or stupid.

[Shotgunlemming]

Feel good tune! I like this pacing too.

[mac100100]

Brilliant!

[Lappatto]

I love this song! I prefer it sung much more slowly though..My dad and uncle used to sing this song when I was little. It was my favorite..Still is...Thanks for posting it..

LAX3!

[bry3921]

America the Beautiful!

[DwnAszPunk]

Actually this is an old English ballad from the 17th century, called Matty Groves, but re made in America into a less gruesome version. Check out the original.

[rodolfogden]

No, I believe the American version of Matty Groves is called "Matty Groves" and Doc Watson also does that one. Great version too.

[volgodon]

Matty Groves is the American variant of Little Musgrave. I think the only relation to Shady Grove is that Matty Groves borrowed the tune.

[kozowyk1]

I'm pretty positive Matty Groves is not an American song to begin with. and that Shady Grove borrowed the melody from Matty Groves, not the other way around. But all the old folk songs back then were borrowing and changing and getting passed on all the time. (and Matty Groves can be traced to as early as the 17th century)... either way, they are all great tunes - I love this melody.

[kozowyk1]

oops, thought i deleted the first comment before posting it... guess not.

[volgodon]

No tune survives for the Little Musgrave and the earliest versions don't scan to Shady Grove, so I don't see why it didn't borrow the tune. As I had already mentioned, Matty Groves is the American VARIANT.

[Kindermerri]

Really enjoyed this!  Thanks for making it available!

[SqueezeMyLemonBabe]

Great performance.