On Praying Ground is an album by the American musician Doc Watson, released in 1990. It is a collection of gospel songs.[1] The version of "I'm Gonna Lay My Burdens Down" was inspired by Mississippi John Hurt's arrangement.[2]

On Praying Ground
Studio album by
Released1990
RecordedThe Sound Shop, Nashville, TN
GenreFolk, gospel
Length37:17
LabelSugar Hill
ProducerT. Michael Coleman
Doc Watson chronology
Portrait
(1987)
On Praying Ground
(1990)
Songs for Little Pickers
(1990)

At the Grammy Awards of 1991, On Praying Ground won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album.[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
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AllMusic[4]

Track listing

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  1. "You Must Come in at the Door" (Sunny Skylar, Doc Watson) – 2:15
  2. "Precious Lord" (Daniels, Jones) – 3:30
  3. "On Praying Ground" (Traditional) – 2:25
  4. "I'll Live On" (T.J. Laney) – 2:34
  5. "Gathering Buds" (James Rowe, James Vaughan) – 2:56
  6. "Beautiful Golden Somewhere" (L. H. Parthemore) – 3:14
  7. "I'm Gonna Lay My Burdens Down" (Traditional) – 3:38
  8. "We'll Work 'Til Jesus Comes" (William Miller, Elizabeth Mills) – 2:43
  9. "The Ninety & Nine" (Elizabeth Clephane, Ira Sankey) – 2:31
  10. "Farther Along" (Rev. W. B. Stevens) – 4:15
  11. "Christmas Lullaby" (Traditional) – 2:04
  12. "Did Christ O'Er Sinners Weep" (Benjamin Beddome) – 2:12
  13. "Uncloudy Day" (Josiah K. Alwood) – 3:00

Personnel

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Production notes

  • Produced by T. Michael Coleman
  • Engineered by Bill Vorn Dick
  • Mastered by James Lloyd
  • Photography by Will & Deni McIntyre

References

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  1. ^ Washburn, Jim (20 Oct 1990). "Faith Keeps Doc Watson Pickin' Guitarist". Los Angeles Times. p. F1.
  2. ^ Joyce, Mike (23 Nov 1990). "Doc Watson Picks Music for All Ages". The Washington Post. p. N17.
  3. ^ Kot, Greg (21 Feb 1991). "Quincy Jones big winner on Grammy night". Chicago Tribune. p. 24.
  4. ^ Humphrey, Mark A. "On Praying Ground > Review". AllMusic. Retrieved July 2, 2011.