In honor of Doc Watson, whose birthday was March 3: From the days when they took their time to tell a story comes this 1976 BBC documentary, “Three Days With Doc”. It’s rich with rare interviews and concert footage, plenty if it with Doc’s son, Merle. If you’re a Doc fan, this will be some of the best 30-odd minutes you’ve ever spent.

Live bluegrass gospel from Don Rigsby

“One Prayer Away “

Alice Gerrard and Beverly Smith, live

“Let That Liar Alone”

Live Bluegrass Gospel From Bobby Osborne and Butch Waller

“What Would You Give In Exchange For Your Soul?”

Live Bluegrass Gospel From Bill Monroe

“Wicked Path of Sin”

Live Bluegrass Gospel From Bill Monroe

“A Voice From On High”

I hear a voice callin’
It must be our Lord (it must be our Lord)
it’s coming from heaven on high.
I hear a voice callin’
I’ve gained a reward (I’ve gained a reward)
For the land where we never shall die.

Live, ’60s-era Bluegrass Gospel From Carl Sauceman & the Green Valley Boys

“You’ll Be Rewarded Over There”

Live Bluegrass Gospel From Red June

One of my favorite Ralph Stanley tunes, and an extremely rare one — “Willing to Try”

Live Bluegrass Gospel From Tim O’Brien and Sarah Jarosz

“Sinner”

“Green Pastures”

Live bluegrass gospel from Ralph Stanley and Larry Sparks

“Robert Lowry Medley”

The Thompson Brothers

Nothing But the Blood of Jesus / Shall we Gather at the River / Follow On / Savior Thy Dying Love — all written by Robert Lowry (1826-1899)

Kenny Baker Rare Footage

Oh, my goodness! Rare concert footage of Bill Monroe, Kenny Baker, and the rest of the Blue Grass Boys at Ralph Stanley’s 1977 festival, interspersed with clips from Mr. Baker’s funeral service. Put together by the fine folks at Appalshop.