Doc Watson - Ready for the Times to get Better

From the album Legacy.

[@turtle_soda]

Kind of well timed upload since it was posted just the beginning of the 2008 financial crisis

[@plasticbudgie]

American hero and an international treasure. Much love from England.

[@rickroybal7022]

He's a treasure for sure. And man can he play guitar.

[@wayneconn1079]

Heaven on earth that is what Doc watson is . R.I.P Doc god bless

[@josewavo]

Took my daughter Jessica to the Memorial Doc Watson concert in Raleigh this past weekend. David Holt, Bryan Sutton, Barry Poss, Wayne Henderson (guitar maker...count Eric Clapton) and piano great Jeff Little played this song, one of my favorites...what a great evening to sit around, close up on the stage and listen to this stuff.

[@fishbuffalo18]

Wow that man could play!

[@razzigyrl]

This is what I needed without knowing it. Hits all the achy spots in my soul, and seems to make them ease up a bit.

[@mccurryburg]

razzigyrl it's blues magic

[@scotiamorningstar3036]

Well Said !

[@derkaderka4017]

Beautiful reaction to a beautiful rendition.

[@sportuges61]

ditto

[@PeacefulNotes93]

Took the words from my mouth

[@scottaldridge7888]

I never get tired of listening to this, thanks for sharing.

[@evaeva798]

Lyrics : I've got to tell you I've been rackin' my brain I have to find a way out I've had enough of this continual rain A change is comin', no doubt (Chorus) It's been a too long time With no peace of mind And I'm ready for the times to get better A long lonely time With no peace of mind And I'm ready for the times to get better You try to take from me what I cannot give No happiness can I find I have a dream that I've been trying to live It's burning holes in my mind (Chorus)

[@frednewton8240]

Eva Crouz

[@lasvaritas3644]

Thank you so much Eva!!! 👏😘

[@edwardmorton6691]

Very apt considering what's happening in the world at present. Thank you Mr Watson you lifted me up.

[@frishfishdish]

If someone wants to play along: the song is in C#m, but to make it simple lets just put the capo on 4th fret and pretend its Am. Intro: [Am F G Am] 2x ------>same for the verse [C G Dm F Am E7 Am ]2x----->same for chorus

[@nickkellam9155]

Legend

[@duaneholcomb8408]

Thanks I don't think,I can play it like doc but I will try,,,

[@murraycameron4207]

Nice lesson without having to watch a long video thanks for posting

[@sanderanocic]

Thanks mate

[@thescriptwriter824]

Nietzsche would approve.

[@jesseedwards3944]

Ready for times to get better. Time for younger presidents. Coming to u from Pennsylvania.

[@bobbystyles5071]

This is the type of music that we as a people will be remembered for ⚡️

[@DapperDobro]

So beautiful , and soulful. Thanks Doc

[@christopherbrown6139]

Ready for the times to get better from this coronavirus mess.

[@IAmVerrza]

4 months later and still the same mindset.

[@andrewmcpherson510]

Were doomed

[@griffins750]

@@andrewmcpherson510 ehh Biden just got elected so maybe not

[@HandleMyBallsYouTube]

@@griffins750 Doesn't matter who sits in the white house, same shit different smell.

[@griffins750]

@@HandleMyBallsKZbin Well 60% of Americans disagree with you on that, at least Biden subscribes to reality...

[@splortz]

A master. A journeyman.

[@robertmathewson7627]

The voice like I've never heard doc. Wow

[@ceebee18]

Sweet voice.

[@treeswayinginthewind]

oh yes .. i am ready for the times to get better . riots , covid , hurricanes and record rain here .. i am ready to see some sun and feel people unite instead of fight and love to prevail over all else . this world needs a miracle ♥

[@dondondoodle]

Sad day for the nation. RIP Doc.

[@tmkreh8635]

By far my favorite vocal version of this song. Thank you Doc for leaving so much music for us to enjoy.

[@gangoffour6690]

Doc Watson was a huge influence on the great Billy Strings

[@oneminutereviews25]

can i up this a thousand times?

[@dannybrown6886]

This song expresses exactly how I feel today. I'm glad that I found it, it cheered me up.

[@gregorygilbert9410]

One of the best!

[@michaeladams2644]

We need another doc now in our world ❤

[@abismith7265]

Billy Strings comes pretty close!! 😀

[@r.r.7156]

Check out Tommy Emmanuel

[@michaeladams2644]

Different vibe🤔 I seen tommy

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

​@@abismith7265 Lol. Check out Trey Hensley.

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

@@abismith7265 . Trey Hensley

[@TESTICULAR_MANSLAUGHTER]

Im ready for the times to get better man. I really am.

[@johnmiller4617]

I’ve had 77 years of rain. Better times better get here quickly.

[@mtk1]

I hope you're doing better

[@mmhcreates]

4yrs of sunshine since?

[@mmhcreates]

Surely not 81 years of rain, you live in Wales or anywhere in the UK?!?

[@chucke549]

This is one I love and I want to bring it to the attention of my friends. Listen and love it.

[@DaveCarroll4]

Got turned on to Doc in 1969, and have never lost even the most minute bit of appreciation for how his voice could just plain old make you "feel good"! Very majestic and as peaceful as meditation. He was a gift to all who were fortunate enough to have him come into their life. Glad I'm one!!!

[@pamhurt7126]

Wish everyone had the temperament of Doc,amazing man

[@marthavaughan4660]

He was my friend though I never met him, and like my guitar that I did meet, neither ever left me alone nor ever will.

[@Yanagi88]

Oh my god, that voice, that guitar and those lyrics; absolute masterpiece

[@leftypick4854]

He surely was gifted. 8 out of nine times I cry when listening to him.

[@josephobrien991]

Crystal Gayle lperformed this song back in the 70's

[@gregolson2502]

Pour this over your soul and breathe.

[@billsmith2041]

Well stated!

[@michaelsantarsiero3173]

You have no idea how I wish I could breathe again.

[@helenebookie368]

Where are you ? Such a wonderful statement.. God bless.

[@PrettyRubbish]

from some one feeling the same, i hope you read this message. simply to know you kept breathing.

[@michaelsantarsiero3173]

PrettyRubbish I am still breathing but the pressure is crushing. Wife and kids are my joy and nothing on earth will ever cause me to stop pushing back.

[@helenebookie368]

Such a feel good song. No one else could do it justice than this man God loves. Many day's feel like these words.Thank you.

[@1documentarian]

I just discovered this song and It touched my soul deep. I guess he is the original. I wish I could record it back to back seamlessly to make it last longer.

[@twixattak9123]

Does anyone know where this recording came from, like what album. It says in the description but it’s not right, and this one is by far the best.

[@smilernok]

the title , after years and years with this shit show , I'm not sure if I'm ready ? 🤔 nice playing and the lyric

[@berniesheahan]

Chicken soup for your soul, thanks Doc.

[@eddiemays507]

A timeless song, I always gravitate back to this song when times are getting tough

[@RedPilledAsFuck]

lucky you

[@dalelatimer01]

If you're reading in 2022, awesome

[@shanebuemi3766]

Times need to be better we all have to come along together and have everyone backk

[@cynthiafrancis4197]

Needed this today. This election....this disease...this unrest...sigh.

[@slb22000]

There's not words for the beauty of this one.

[@mcstabba]

I just found out he died. Such a great singer, guitar player and banjo player. R.I.P Doc

[@HPNomad]

Me too Doc, me too.

[@bubbyclark4]

It’s 2024 still listening to this

[@urbiorbi6486]

It's not quite 3 minutes long. In fact, it's the shortest 2:59 minutes Ive ever experienced. Feels like a minute, honestly.

[@WastedNoot]

I work in a pub and one of my Regular "Friends" told me about Doc Watson and i am loving this. (I'm 17 and i think i may be one of the few)

[@aaront879]

You need to go to a Bluegrass Festival and check out some camp site/parking lot pickin’. There will be people much younger than you tearing it up on their chosen instrument. This music isn’t for the masses but those who find it are lucky.

[@rc1564]

Really at 17?

[@robertlittlebury1316]

What a man! What a performance! Absolutely stunning. Sentiments Doc must have felt in his life.

[@kelleyrinehart9201]

Rock solid and free as a bird. No one has ever done it better.

[@rmhallman]

Saw Doc perform tonight. Still has it, and a great pair behind him in David Holt and T. Michael Coleman. Can still outpick anyone. He is the original and best.

[@insaneshredmaniac]

This version is from MerleFest I do believe.

[@shanebuemi3766]

Need to go back when having a party and inviting everyone to come over and party

[@MrCountryboyawd]

RIP Doc

[@JGlassy]

Such a great song to come back to in the pandemic. Remembering Doc with such fondness.

[@landonvinyard2434]

I think I know were “Submarine” came from by The Black Keys now.

[@christernordstrom8356]

Bluegrass wouldn't be the same without you Doc. Thank you for all that you have given

[@dansgone2229]

Like a musical stream of water flowing along!

[@Michelle062970]

Crystal Gayle sent me here. 😊

[@annawoodcock9824]

I am quite embarrassed to say I never heard of this man before, I was looking for this song by Crystal Gayle but this version is way better!

[@mrjodel]

Joe Sun had a great version too.

[@clintwhatley7981]

Anna Woodcock. Picking Legend

[@darrendix5163]

When you're ready, Doc will just come to you, and you'll be like, why didn't I have such taste a long time ago?

[@mardijohns]

Doc and Merle Watson lived just over the hill from me in Deep Gap, NC...just east of Boone. He lost his eyesight before he was one due to an eye infection. He used to sit out in front the the dime store in Boone and play his guitar and sold pencils to support his family. He is widely regarded to have been one of the finest flat-pickers on the planet. I had the honor of selling music to him and his son Merle at my record store back 'in the day'. The first song I ever heard him do, was 'Tennessee Stud' that was on the' Will the Circle Be Unbroken' album that Nitty Gritty Dirtband. One of the finest Americana festivals was started 31 years ago to honor his son, Merle, who was a great blues guitarist, but died at the age of 36. The festival takes place the last 4 day weekend in April...I am sunburned from attending it as I type this....in Wilkesboro, NC, just down the mountain from where he lived. It draws approximately 80.000 music lovers and is a wonderful family venue held on the Wilkes Comm. College campus. This year featured Kris Kristofferson, Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers, Rhiannon Giddens, Mandolin Orange, Sam Bush, Robert Earl Keen,the Waybacks, Peter Rowan, Jerry Douglas, Scythian, Bela Fleck,and scores of others. It has featured, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Dolly Parton, Avett Brothers, Tony Rice, New Grass Revival, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Elvis Costello, Robert Plant, Arlo Guthrie, John Prine, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe, John Hartford, Loretta Lynn, Dwight Yokum, Leon Russell, the Duhks, the Rankin Family, Hot Tuna, I Draw Slow, Odetta, Elizabeth Cotton, Roy Bookbinder, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bob Weir, Vassar Clements,Hot Rize, Tim O'Brien, the Chieftains,Seldom Scene, Chesapeake, Mark O'Connor, Bruce Hornsby, Lyle Lovett, Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Marty Stuart....and scores of others.

[@wagonwheel2255]

Perfectly said.. I was a rock and roller and 15 yrs old when i first heard doc.. am now 65 and i feel like that kid, every time i hear him..

[@arthurc1971]

Doc Watson was one cool cat. I watched a video of him building a wooden box and hammering nails while being interviewed at home. He was an amazing person. Rest in peace Doc, you won’t be forgotten.

[@markwilliams8532]

I give this song a10+ Great lyrics

[@rmhallman]

From Legacy, with David Holt. Great!!

[@toddbell3923]

5 Wow first time I'm hearing it and I'm still waiting

[@violetbuchanan4252]

Superlative music,well done Doc.

[@nimble1669]

A soulful heartfelt song

[@rodsreel]

Docs character and life experiences seep through his roots music. An American treasure. Cheers fae up here in the highlands of Bonnie Scotland.

[@kettuantti]

flatpickin by Richard Watson???

[@SB-vp8yy]

Whatever happened to good music like this?

[@stevebardill5784]

This man taught me how to play geitar I fell it

[@PudinTangy]

You can now see! Thanks for the wonderful memories you left to those of us who loved and appreciated your amazing talent... RIP

[@thetransmogrifer2522]

An American icon in the best sense of the word.

[@James_Dowdy]

Needs more views...

[@pisoipisoi7584]

super..,

[@colerainfan1143]

Such superb playing.

[@Vinidoverdao]

Top demais! Duvido achar algum BR por aqui

[@michaelbarclay8545]

IT MUST BE CRAZY PEOPLE WHO DISLIKE THIS

[@librandy77]

I have learnt a lot from old Doc Watson,…..mad cool…🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕

[@jennystegner317]

I absolutely love this song. :)

[@richardfox1605]

Anyone know which album this is on please

[@thedude8628]

In the álbum legacy

[@jwalk220]

The master

[@staleeriksen1451]

You just got to love that soothing gitar and voice :) RIP Doc

[@armanddimeo6575]

Better than the original by Crystal Gayle, as good as that is. I wish there could be some improvement in audio quality.

[@texmexskywatcher6732]

So this is where cody jinks got this song on his album adobe sessions. Both are great.

[@yevsey169]

Crystal Gayle was the original

[@insaneshredmaniac]

Not sure where you can buy this version. I found the mp3 at a website called boomp3. Go there and search it.

[@kevinpage7816]

Doc's my favorite.

[@tvzprinefan]

Someone disliked this?

[@julane50]

Oh such fabulous picking! Didn't know Doc sang this one.

[@wagonwheel2255]

Stunning, just stunning

[@SpLeEnAsPuNk]

wicked recording!

[@Romamb]

oooh that's a good one...

[@mrhood3977]

The OG of bluegrass

[@yikes.3-e3b]

By god lord have jeans on me

[@zymmer4]

The Puca Jem !!!

[@sebastianviviani3115]

GRANDE DOC🙏🙏😎😎👏👏👏👍👍🤠

[@supersol268]

Thanks Doc. You've patched me up nice

[@bryansmith9310]

I'm ready for the times to get better too, Doc. God rest your soul

[@scotiamorningstar7743]

If John C Reilly could play a serious role… I think he’d be a great choice for the biopic. If I was a multi millionaire or had strings that I could pull, I’d make it happen.

[@kentbeery4941]

Great player

[@Tie-dyed-wisdom]

Come on 3 more likes and it hits 1000

[@wheelmanstan]

wow