Doc Watson - Ready for the Times to get Better

[@plasticbudgie]

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

[@rickroybal7022]

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

[@robertmathewson7627]

The voice like I've never heard doc. Wow

[@ceebee18]

Sweet voice.

[@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

[@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

[@TESTICULAR_MANSLAUGHTER]

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

[@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

[@wayneconn1079]

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

[@eddiemays507]

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

[@RedPilledAsFuck]

lucky you

[@careyrowland]

I am a pilgrim picker, living about 7 miles from Deep Gap, Doc's home. And yes, even now, in 2025, we are, like Doc, waiting for times to get better. May God rest Doc's eternal soul and his hevenly pickin'.

[@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?!?

[@tmkreh8635]

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

[@gregorygilbert9410]

One of the best!

[@robertlittlebury1316]

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

[@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!!!

[@kelleyrinehart9201]

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

[@dannybrown6886]

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

[@edwardmorton6691]

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

[@fishbuffalo18]

Wow that man could play!

[@scottaldridge7888]

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

[@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.

[@slb22000]

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

[@JGlassy]

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

[@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.

[@chucke549]

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

[@rodsreel]

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

[@wagonwheel2255]

Stunning, just stunning

[@dansgone2229]

Like a musical stream of water flowing along!

[@rarecaillou]

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!!! 👏😘

[@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.

[@HPNomad]

Me too Doc, me too.

[@DapperDobro]

So beautiful , and soulful. Thanks Doc

[@nimble1669]

A soulful heartfelt song

[@shanebuemi3766]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@christernordstrom8356]

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

[@gangoffour6690]

Doc Watson was a huge influence on the great Billy Strings

[@splortz]

A master. A journeyman.

[@violetbuchanan4252]

Superlative music,well done Doc.

[@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.

[@cynthiafrancis4197]

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

[@staleeriksen1451]

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

[@thetransmogrifer2522]

An American icon in the best sense of the word.

[@robertmathewson7627]

A year later and I feel the same, who cannot love the doc. It's been 50 years and I put my guitar down and just listen to the master

[@PudinTangy]

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

[@bubbyclark4]

It’s 2024 still listening to this

[@bobbystyles5071]

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

[@colerainfan1143]

Such superb playing.

[@dillonvaughn663]

This will live on forever and truthfully.

[@jennystegner317]

I absolutely love this song. :)

[@julane50]

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

[@markwilliams8532]

I give this song a10+ Great lyrics

[@turtle_soda]

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

[@toddbell3923]

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

[@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 ♥

[@kevinpage7816]

Doc's my favorite.

[@hurlevent52]

What a voice ... soulful ..

[@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.

[@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

[@TheThingInMySink]

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

[@griffins750]

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

[@bryansmith9310]

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

[@librandy77]

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

[@mcstabba]

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

[@darticulate8751]

Very nice piece of music and a real good song, glad I connected with this man and his music!

[@mrhood3977]

The OG of bluegrass

[@joannehack7588]

I’m awaitin’ and ready.

[@dondondoodle]

Sad day for the nation. RIP Doc.

[@pamhurt7126]

Wish everyone had the temperament of Doc,amazing man

[@jesseedwards3944]

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

[@oneminutereviews25]

can i up this a thousand times?

[@hdrake1000]

Amazing!!!!

[@markarmstrong3394]

WOW !! I LOVE IT !!

[@jennystegner317]

My go to for when I am feeling down. Just amazing.

[@sebastianviviani3115]

GRANDE DOC🙏🙏😎😎👏👏👏👍👍🤠

[@paulsstudio-official3713]

What a song... music... voice.... Oh Glory to GOD.

[@supersol268]

Thanks Doc. You've patched me up nice

[@HEADSUPBERKELEY]

Love this Thank you

[@Pickinbuddy]

Doc is such a CLASS ACT....the definition of TASTE!

[@SpLeEnAsPuNk]

wicked recording!

[@rosegregg8350]

Great voice!

[@shanebuemi3766]

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

[@dalelatimer01]

If you're reading in 2022, awesome

[@kentbeery4941]

Great player

[@PrettyRubbish]

save my soul, doc.

[@ethosyourbro]

I love this.

[@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.

[@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.

[@MartyHodge]

Amen, Doc!!!!!

[@nelsonx5326]

This is great.

[@jwalk220]

The master

[@davidzlotowski3711]

I miss you Doc

[@deanmary1969]

The greatest Flattt Picker Ever.. Angels are Singing ! ol man way down in TX JD

[@deanmary1969]

Yes this Song we need the Times to get Better...Amen...ol man way down in TX JD

[@James_Dowdy]

Needs more views...

[@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.

[@zymmer4]

The Puca Jem !!!

[@Romamb]

oooh that's a good one...

[@sidensvans67]

Excellent .

[@agod5608]

tdic Watson was sheer talent.

[@williammichael9169]

I met Doc,Miss Rosalee,and Michael at Wingate College Wingate NC. I had spent the entire day collecting collecting all the sound equipment for the performance that night. A lady came in to auditorium and asked if this was where the performance was scheduled for the DocWatson. About that time Doc and Michael entered the auditorium carrying a guitar cases. This was the start of a night I cherish to this day. After getting all Doc’s equipment set up on stage I started to adjust the stage lighting. Miss Rosalee told Doc that I was going to give him a light show.

[@kentbeery8653]

Legend

[@michaelbarclay8545]

IT MUST BE CRAZY PEOPLE WHO DISLIKE THIS

[@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..