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"Doc and Merle" is the complete Doc Watson documentary. Joe Murphy, Kevin Balling, April 23, 1986, Boone, North Carolina.

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This is live footage of Arthel "Doc" Watson and his son, Merle Watson, performing at the Mountain Music Park in Dahlonega, Georgia. They are accompanied by T. Michael Coleman on electric bass guitar. The songs performed include Reuben's Train, Pallet On The Floor, Summertime, Nashville Picking (instrumental), and Got The Blues (Can't Be Satisfied). The audio recording is slightly distorted throughout the performance.

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This is live footage of Arthel "Doc" Watson and his son, Merle Watson, performing at the Mountain Music Park in Dahlonega, Georgia. They are accompanied by T. Michael Coleman on electric bass guitar. The songs performed include Reuben's Train, Pallet On The Floor, Summertime, Nashville Picking (instrumental), and Got The Blues (Can't Be Satisfied).

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Live performance footage from Dahlonega, Georgia of Arthel "Doc" Watson and his son Merle Watson playing Old-Time, Bluegrass, and Folk songs. They are accompanied by T. Michael Coleman on bass guitar. Performances include an introduction of Doc and Merle Watson, New River Train, Shady Grove, Bill Cheatham/Leather Britches, and 40 Miles to Louisville. Unfortunately, the audio recording is slightly overloaded and distorted.

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Live performance footage from Dahlonega, Georgia of Arthel "Doc" Watson and his son Merle Watson playing Old-Time, Bluegrass, and Folk songs. They are accompanied by T. Michael Coleman on bass guitar. Performances include an introduction of Doc and Merle Watson, New River Train, Shady Grove, Bill Cheatham/Leather Britches, and 40 Miles to Louisville.

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Interviews with some of the attendees to Dahlonega, Georgia's Bluegrass music festival. These crowd reactions were obtained during the making of the Doc and Merle Watson documentary.

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Film depicts various scenes from the concert and festival setting, including scenes of the audience and interviews with attendees.

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Clint and Fred at the Mountain City, Tennessee, Fiddler's Convention, August 31, 1985

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Clint and Fred at Mountain City, Tennesee, Fiddler's Convention, August 31, 1985

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An interview with Old-Time musicians Clint Howard (guitar) and Fred Price (fiddle) at the 10th annual Fiddler's Convention in Mountain City, Tenn. Topics include the resurgence of interest in Old-Time music and reminisces of Mr. Howard's and Mr. Price's long and storied experiences in professional music.

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Live performance footage from the fiddler's convention in Mountain City, Tenn. The featured artists are the Roan Mountain Hilltoppers consisting of "Fiddlin'" Joe Birchfield (fiddle), Creed Birchfield (banjo), Bill Birchfield (guitar), and Janice Birchfield (washtub bass). Songs include "Sugar Hill" and "Little Liza Jane".

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A look at the tedious sound check process at the Carolina Theater before a performance by Arthel "Doc" Watson, his son Merle Watson, and T. Michael Coleman.

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A look at the tedious sound check process at the Carolina Theater before a performance by Arthel "Doc" Watson, his son Merle Watson, and T. Michael Coleman.

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Merle Watson clearing land.

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Footage of Merle Watson cutting timber and clearing land with the help of a tractor and chainsaw.

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Merle Watson on a tractor on J.C. Greene's land, July 23, 1984.

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Smith Sisters at North Star recording studio with Merle Watson.

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Footage of the Smith Sisters (Debi and Megan) recording harmonies at North Star studio in Todd, North Carolina. This recording was made for the Mockingbird album that was produced by Merle Watson.

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Footage of the Smith Sisters (Debi and Megan) recording "Walking Man" for their Merle Watson produced album, "Mockingbird", at North Star studio in Todd, North Carolina.

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A look at the crowd attending Dahlonega, Georgia's Bluegrass festival. Featuring short interviews and a demonstration of a handmade dancing folk toy.

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Arthel "Doc" Watson, Merle Watson, and T. Michael Coleman performing "Wabash Cannon Ball" at Dahlonega, Georgia's Bluegrass festival.

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Arthel "Doc" Watson, Merle Watson, and T. Michael Coleman performing "Blue Yodel No. 7" and "Wabash Cannon Ball" at Dahlonega, Georgia's Bluegrass festival.

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A full concert performance by Arthel "Doc" Watson, Merle Watson, and T. Michael Coleman from Dahlonega, Georgia's Bluegrass festival. Songs performed include "New River Train", "Shady Grove", "Bill Cheatam/Leather Britches", "40 Miles to Louisville", "Reuben's Train", "Pallet on the Floor", "Summertime", "Nashville Picking", "Got the Blues ( Can't Be Satisfied)", "Blue Yodel No. 7", and "Wabash Cannonball".

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Part 3 of an interview with Arthel "Doc" Watson outside of his home in the process of moving to a new residence. Mr. Watson discusses the formation and maintenance of a group of musicians for longevity and the relevance of traditional folk music in modern times. Mr. Watson also touches on his collection of used guitar strings he started accumulating in the 1950's.

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Part 2 of an interview with Arthel "Doc" Watson outside of his home during the process of moving to a new residence. Mr. Watson gives further details of his early musical career and his view of the folk music revival of the mid 1960's from an insider's perspective.

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Part one of an interview with Arthel "Doc" Watson outside of his house during the process of moving to a new residence. Throughout the interview Mr. Watson is repairing a tool box he had made some time ago and giving some insight into his formative years and early music career.

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Part 3 of an interview with Jack Williams of "Jack Williams and the Country Gentlemen", a musical group formed in the early 1950's featuring Arthel "Doc" Watson on guitar. Topics include a look at the evolution of Doc Watson's career in professional music along with insight into Mr. Watson's preservation of traditional old time music coupled with the introduction of popular songs into his repertoire.

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Part 2 of an interview with Jack Williams of "Jack Williams and the Country Gentlemen", a musical group formed in the early 1950's featuring Arthel "Doc" Watson on guitar. Topics include a look at the evolution of Doc Watson's career in professional music along with anecdotes of early performances and insight into the dedication given to his craft.

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Part one of an interview with Jack Williams about the formation of "Jack Williams and the Country Gentlemen", a musical group formed in the early 1950's featuring Arthel "Doc" Watson on guitar. Topics include a look at the beginnings of Doc Watson's career in professional music along with anecdotes of early performances.

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Merle's House: Merle alone, 'up close and personal'

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Merle Watson performing at home with some fellow musicians. Songs include "Sweet Georgia Brown", "Summertime", "Sweet Revenge", and "Worried Blues".

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Footage of Merle Watson playing slide banjo at his home with some fellow musicians. Songs include "Auld Lang Syne", "Bury Me 'Neath the Weeping Willow", and "Arkansas Traveler".

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Merle's House: Floyd and Warry playing, July 17, 1984

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Merle's House: Floyd and Warry playing, July 17, 1984

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Merle Watson and friends playing bluegrass music in his home followed by some target practice in the back yard.

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Merle Watson and the film makers shooting rifles and handguns in Merle's back yard. Unfortunately, audio issues make it unable to hear parts of the conversation.

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The second set of performance photos of Jack Williams and the Country Gentlemen featuring a young Arthel "Doc" Watson playing electric guitar. These are stills from Jack Williams personal photo book. However, there is no audio narration to accompany the photographs.

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The first set of performance photos of Jack Williams and the Country Gentlemen featuring a young Arthel "Doc" Watson playing electric guitar. These are stills from Jack Williams personal photo book. However, there is no audio narration to accompany the photographs.

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Jack Williams and Doc at Jack's House. 1. Tutti Frutti 2. Sheik of Arabie 3. Step it up and go 4. Golden Bells 5. I Saw the Light 6. Amazing Grace 7. Memories. June 12, 1984

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Jack Williams and Doc at Jack's. 1. Hymn 2. I Saw the Light 3. Amazing Grace 4. Yesterday/ Memories

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Jack Williams and Doc at Jack's House performing"Step it up and Go."

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Jack Williams and Doc Watson at Jack's. 1. Basin Street Blues 2. Birth of the Blues 3. instrumental (?) 4. Step it up and go 5. Hymn(?) Ring Them Golden Bells 6. I Saw the Light 7. Amazing Grace 8. Memories. June 12, 1984

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Jack Williams and Doc at Jack's house performing portions of "Simple Melody" and "Begin the Beguine."

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Jack Williams and Doc at Jack's. 1. Under the Eagle 2. Bill Bailer 3. Down the Road 4. Shake, Rattle, and Roll 5. Your Cheatin' Heart 6. simple melody, June 12, 1984

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Doc at Jack Williams' house, June 12, 1984. (Audio begins at the 10 minute mark.)

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Jack Williams and Doc at Jack's house. Songs include: Sweet Georgia Brown 4. Under the Eagle 5. Bill Bailey 6. Goin Down the Road 7. Shake, Rattle, and Roll 8. Your Cheatin' Heart 9. simple melody 10. Begin the Beguine 11. Blue Suede Shoes, June 12, 1984

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Clint Howard, Fred Price, and Doc Watson at Doc's house. 1. Lost Indian 2. Bill Cheetham 3. East Bound Train 4. Daniel Prayed

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Clint, Fred, and Doc at Doc's. 1. Fire on the Mountain 2. Bill Cheetham 3. Eastbound Train 4. Daniel Prayed

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Clint, Fred, and Doc at Doc's. 1. Circle 2. Fiddle Tune 3. 4. Lost Indian 5. Bill Cheetham 6. East Bound Train 7. Daniel Prayed. July 19, 1984

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Clint Howard, Fred Price, and Doc Watson at Doc's. 1. Roll on Buddy 2. Circle 3. Walkin' in My Sleep 4. Fog Horn Mailer

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