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Southbound

Doc Watson · 1966 · solo by Merle Watson
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Southbound

Doc Watson, 1966, from Southbound. Solo by Merle Watson.

Merle's road song gives both Watsons space for bright, bluesy breaks. It marked the arrival of Merle as his father's musical partner.

Southbound by Doc Watson is #8 in our ranking of the best Doc Watson guitar solos. The solo is played by Merle Watson and the song was released in 1966.

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    Who played the guitar solo on Southbound?

    Merle Watson played the solo on Doc Watson's Southbound (1966).