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Memories | ||||
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Released | 1975 | |||
Recorded | 1975 | |||
Studio | Jack Clement Recording (Nashville, Tennessee) | |||
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Length | 61:21 | |||
Label | United Artists UA-LA423-H2 0798 | |||
Producer | Chuck Cochran | |||
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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.
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Allmusic | [1] |
Rolling Stone | (not rated) [2] |
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