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Doc Watson — Shady Grove
Album: Good Deal!
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Released: 1968
Length: 2:53
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Shady Grove, my little love
Shady Grove I say
Shady Grove, my little love
I'm bound to go away

Cheeks as red a a blooming rose
And eyes are the prettiest brown
She's the darling of my heart
Sweetest girl in towm

Shady Grove, my little love
Shady Grove I say
Shady Grove, my little love
I'm bound to go away

I wish I had a big fine horse
And corn to feed him on
And Shady Grove to stay at home
And feed him while I'm gone

Shady Grove, my little love
Shady Grove I say
Shady Grove, my little love
I'm bound to go away

Went to see my Shady Grove
She was standing in the door
Her shoes and stockin's in her hand
And her little bare feet on the floor

Shady Grove, my little love
Shady Grove I say
Shady Grove, my little love
I'm bound to go away

When I was a little boy
I wanted a Barlow knife
And now I want little Shady Grove
To say she'll be my wife

Shady Grove, my little love
Shady Grove I say
Shady Grove, my little love
I'm bound to go away

A kiss form pretty little Shady Grove
Is sweet as brandy wine
And ther ain't no girl in this old world
Thats's prettier than mine

Shady Grove, my little love
Shady Grove I say
Shady Grove, my little love
I'm bound to go away
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Doc Watson is a Legend when it comes to writing songs & telling a story...
More bluegrass please!!!
Folk, bluegrass, country, blues, western, whatever you call his style is I have always loved it! 
 DigitalJer wrote:

...and that is what RP is alllll about.  Good music, regardless of genre.

It's all subjective, of course, but that's the idea :)

That's true but still doesn't explain why that turd Peter Gabriel is being played.
what a lovely clear voice 
remember listening to Mum's Kingston Trio record, loved to sing along with them and the medley Shady Grove and Lonesome Traveler was a favorite!
Doc Watson is a wonderful person and an amazing guitarist. Truly a gift to be enjoyed.
Every time I hear this the volume always gets nudged that little bit higher. 8 := 9
People need to learn more that bluegrass and rock and roll grew up together, kind of parallel, and wound up more or less just as good as each other.  Bluegrass wants to sound like it's heading back in time, but it really isn't.
I was so blessed to see Doc in Pittsburgh at the Carnegie Lecture Hall. He was touring with David Holt. What a magical evening. David drew out these stories out of Doc which gave insight into his life.
The best line is when David ask Doc what he attributed to his long marriage.
"Perserverance."
nuff said.

RIP Doc
 iloveradio wrote:
Never a fan of Country Music, but after seeing Country Music by Ken Burns RP can play more Country. Good music is good music.
 
...and that is what RP is alllll about.  Good music, regardless of genre.

It's all subjective, of course, but that's the idea :)
Never a fan of Country Music, but after seeing Country Music by Ken Burns RP can play more Country. Good music is good music.
NN
 shakylegs wrote:
I don't think Doc Watson ever saw the cover, if you know what I mean.
 
Brutal.
c.
Doc was a musical genius. Much to be learned from him. {#Notworthy}
Saw him once with Merle play at the Louisville/Bill Monroe birthday bluegrass event (not to be confused with the Bean Blossom show). A three day, outdoor, free music festival, with bands from all over the world.

Tent camped on the Indiana side of the Ohio river, at some dreadful KOA. Walked back and forth each day over the bridge. Had a budget of $25 dollars a day.  It was pure heaven!   
This song makes me think of Mark Knopfler's "Privateering". I wonder if this song was an inspiration.
Lordy - either he or son Merle played banjo on this one...he played both guitar and banjo.
Here's a version he played with the Kruger Brothers, with Jens Kruger on banjo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmxu_gg3LqY
Can any guitarist compare to Doc? It's not just his perfect fingerstyle technique. It's that sweet tone. 
Listen to his version of Bonaparte's. Sublime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U2ndKyjCLc
This is a great tune! I love the QMS version also. The only thing is it's way too short!
 Piscador wrote:
First time I've heard this one - great stuff. The tune strongly reminded me of Fairport Convention's 'Matty Groves'. After a little research:

The melody is similar to, and possibly based on, that of an old English ballad, "Matty Groves". 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shady_Grove_(song)

Doc Watson performed Matty Groves on his 1966 album, Home Again.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matty_Groves

Sure enough, there's a YouTube video of Doc Watson performing Matty Groves live. This version, however, is very different from FP's version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzIuBZdX4Uw

Shady Grove has been recorded over a hundred times. Here's the Jerry Garcia/Dave Grisman version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayk_qQw0XZg

 


 
Thanks. I thought it was a maritime classic after hearing in every bar with a musician in Halifax, which, of course, being Halifax, is all of them :)
 WonderLizard wrote:
Wonder what Doc thought about the album cover—or if he even cared. Then again, some cards were doctored to the touch, so maybe...

 
I don't think Doc Watson ever saw the cover, if you know what I mean.
... Ooh perfect.perfect...
From "In the Pines" .. to "My Shady Grove"
oooh Radio Paradise, you delight me again tonight...

Thank you .... 
 cc_rider wrote:
Great cover of the Tom Petty song...

What? 

 
***launches a carp with a trebuchet at cc***
Great cover of the Tom Petty song...

What? 
 vp wrote:
thank GOD for PSD function!!!

 
LRC Channel is good alternative too. {#Music}
Love the banjo on this.
Anytime I hear him play, I just want to break my fingers. Red Rocking Chair might be my favorite album.
Watch this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdUrg2Cqxdw


 
I've heard other recordings of this song by different artists on RP, but in my opinion this version by Doc Watson is the best! Bill, please drop the other ones. I'd rather hear the song fewer times than hear any other version - especially Tom Petty's. Thanks!
thank GOD for PSD function!!!
yeeeeee haw!!
First time I've heard this one - great stuff. The tune strongly reminded me of Fairport Convention's 'Matty Groves'. After a little research:

The melody is similar to, and possibly based on, that of an old English ballad, "Matty Groves". 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shady_Grove_(song)

Doc Watson performed Matty Groves on his 1966 album, Home Again.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matty_Groves

Sure enough, there's a YouTube video of Doc Watson performing Matty Groves live. This version, however, is very different from FP's version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzIuBZdX4Uw

Shady Grove has been recorded over a hundred times. Here's the Jerry Garcia/Dave Grisman version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayk_qQw0XZg

 

pickin' & grinnin'....{#Guitarist}{#Bananajam}{#Boohoo}{#Good-vibes}{#Sunny}{#Lol}{#Bananasplit}{#Dancingbanana}
 rockpommel16 wrote:


 
This GIF is INCREDIBLE for this song! It's almost perfectly in time with the beats!
Wonder what Doc thought about the album cover--or if he even cared. Then again, some cards were doctored to the touch, so maybe...
Love it! (And the next time I hear the other cover of Shady Grove that gets played a lot on RP, I'll probably be sorely disappointed, because it pales in comparison to this one!)
Wow...Doc Watson!


Pure, real, authentic stuff. Nice break.

RIP: Doc and Merle.     

  
love it
Good timing
Just looking at the lineup for MerleFest 
Big tribute to the Watson family this year
Make a good motorcycle trip.
Hmmmmm..... 
Quicksilver did a nice version of this song,
{#Sunny}

 
{#Cowboy}
 Darlington wrote:

Very nice. Had the privilege of seeing Doc a couple of times the past few years. What a performer, he will be missed.

 

You probably saw him at my friends venue The Newberry Opera House.  Doc was a good man and will be sorely missed.
just wow
North Carolina forever...
So cool to hear Doc Watson on RP.  A musician of the highest order.
Great... and the Tom Petty / Mudcrutch version is pretty good too!
 jagdriver wrote:
After listening to a part of Terry Gross' interview with him this AM, this is not the Doc Watson track I would have selected.
 
Which, then?
No explicit lyrics. No hate speech. No wailing machines. Pure expression of the human spirit.

Nice version of a classic!     {#Biggrin}


 BikeCoachDave wrote:
First!
 
Hey neighbor!
So glad I got to see Doc a few times in the past couple years.  This is the song that turned me on to him. RIP Doc.
After listening to a part of Terry Gross' interview with him this AM, this is not the Doc Watson track I would have selected.

Very nice. Had the privilege of seeing Doc a couple of times the past few years. What a performer, he will be missed.


Thanks Bill. I heard his obit this week and had no idea.
Rest In Peace, Doc.
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