Sierra Hull - Walk On Boy (Doc Watson Cover) 

Okay. We've heard Sierra do a number of Doc Watson covers over the years. Who else agrees with me that maybe a CD ( or an EP ) of nothing but Doc Watson covers would be highly appropriate?

Who needs a band if you can SWING like that!

So many child protegys can't make the transition to full fledged adult artist's. Sierra had gone well beyond that to the point that she may become on of the all-time greats. Just a wonderful performance.

Doc was the best. Glad the younger generations haven't forgotten him. King of flat picking sure is missed

I think everyone especially doc Watson fans would agree that doc would've loved that cover..

An extraordinary mandolin player, an amazing guitar picker and an extraordinary vocalist. Just wow...

This is the first thing I heard from Sierra. I was amazed! It’s not just that she can sing and play so well, but her arrangement is superb. What musicality!

I was asked who inspired you the most with strings. I told the radio show I had grown up with the 50's-60's and rock of the 70s, but as I aged I watched a young child play in the street holding a majic mandolin.I followed her progress on social media till today on her RU-vid Channel. "Who is it? God made the child with majic fingers, golden pipes for vocals and a smile that stays with her while she sleeps. Her name is Sierra Hull -- the queen of bluegrass. This was in Houston 93Q. They had to Google....lol

This is certainly one of the best versions of this song I've heard.

This beautiful woman brings me to tears. That was perfectly played

Wonderful version of this song! For someone who more commonly plays mandolin, Sierra is a fantastic guitar player.

Can't understand why I just discovered this fabulously talented young lady. Sierra's music is one of life's pleasures.

I have listened to this so many times, and just realized that I haven't commented to the great quality of this performance. I have (through YT videos), watched Sierra grow up playing. Sierra, you are amazing. The thing (or I guess quality) that I admire most in a picker is on display whenever you play. A lot of people rate themselves (or strive) for speed. A lot of people also think that makes those pickers special. While you certainly can make an instrument smoke, what I appreciate most of all is the tonality. The word that best describes (for me) what I hear when you play is crystalline. Your playing is so precise, yet with such a natural flow. Imagine the row of glasses each filled with a different level of water. When they are struck each has such a pure clear tone. That is what we get from you. Without all the buzzing and humming and double strikes of strings etc. that we get from some players. As has been said here by others, great picker, wonderful singer, IMHO not yet fully appreciated writer as well. Keep doing what you do Sierra. Looking forward to more of the same, and whatever is next.

I love how she’s using the hybrid picking technique. Her playing reminds me of Bert Jansch. Sierra Hull is flat out brilliant ❤️

This is one of the best covers I have ever heard. This actually gave me chills

Really impressed by Sierra’s rare talent across multiple instruments and her musical intelligence. This is a really well thought out arrangement on a classic song by a legendary artist. Terrific work!

how can people not like this?

I started playing guitar 15 years before she was born. I can't do any of that. It's not fair. So, I'll tell you what I'm gonna do. I, gonna bust the windows out my car !!! But seriously, this is world class talent. !! Just found her. Awesome

One of my favorites

Awesome!

very nice.... your voice really works with the melody

Awsome girl very proud of you ... I'm from the Appalachian Mountains. Thank you and @billystrings for carrying the torch ...😳😳😳

I feel like a proud papa fan, Miss Sierra. My what a nice touch you have on this great cover! I subscribed. I want to hear more!

Absolutely....sweet version of a Doc favorite of mine and the first thing musically to put a smile on my face since the passing of Prine......thanks Mrs. Hull

This is phenomenal. Thank you for the great rendition of this song, originally written by Mel Tillis and Wayne Walker and of course immortalized by Doc Watson.

Man, that intro was amazing....

Perfect voice on this! As always

Doc and Merle would be proud of that cover ty for carrying on such amazing musicianship!

I love this kid! Some may have experienced it too, but I remember her as a little girl, (maybe 8-10). She could smoke everybody at the old Independence school house. One Night I was asked to play Mandolin and didn't have one. Well this cute lil gal says I can play her F-5. I get ready to get up on the little stage and she is laughing at me because the guys point out that her strap says "Girl Power" lol. never will forget those days of growing up and seeing folks like her and Jamie Dailey and several others who cut their teeth in the Cumberland river area!

There's beginner, intermediate, professional...then there's this

Stunning virtuosity and love and respect for the original artist. And she is just beautiful

Right Hand Picking So Great .

Moving and inspiring! Doc would be proud.

Good Lord! That was incredible. Your tone is on point! Thank you for this.

How awesome it this!!

You are one rare rock star! More! Rare you are Sister! Thank you God! For you

Excellent another great find.

Amazing, greetings from Austria

Just an amazing talent!!

You CRUSHED Telluride last week. When you played this song, I flashed back to Telluride 2019. You played it then, but I was too Rocky Mountain High to note your name. Well I noted this time! -A new fan

I really appreciate what you do thank you

She is absolutely amazing I have not heard anything that she does that she does not do very very good infact I would say flawless 😍love it Sierra keep it up I am surly going to make it a priority to see her live ASAP I've been locked for the past 11 years and have been set free in my mind so many times listening to bluegrass I could not have made it with out music THANK YOU

Not fair that she is as good on the guitar as she is on the mando! LOL. Seriously, just love her playing on both. Hope you are going back to the Fur Peace Ranch. Would love to be there when you are performing in the magical Fur Peace Station.

Hey I'm just glad that this type of music is still around. I love this song. It is one my favorites. Doc was one of if not the best at what he did. He is the reason I got back into playing. Thank you.

WOW!!! What a woman. ❤❤👏👏👏

what a wonderful guitar player! love her, wonderful soulful sister ! Rod in London

Why would anyone give this a thumbs down? It’s great!

You and your music are the best things I've seen and listen on RU-vid.

My eyes instantly filled with tears when she started singing

Bravo keep the Americana Music alive! God Bless!

RU-vid never ceases to surprise me. I have just stumbled across this artist, and what a treat that was. I've hit subscribe, so I am looking forward to more of this.

Some mighty fine picking.

I'm a big fan . 💘love it.

That made me cry happy tears. Sharing this far and wide. Major thanks to Marty Stuart for having her on his show.

Lots of talent in this little lady

Just great, thank you!

I hate to make it about this but I’ve never seen a woman with just a guitar do doc Watson justice. This is the best cover I’ve seen in a while.

That woman knocks me really down to the ground 😍

She has always been an extraordinary picker and a fine singer. Now, she is a great singer. So great to listen to her on this lovely old tune.

This was recorded in 1962 by Jimmy Dean, and was written by Wayne Walker and Mel Tillis. I am reminded of Josh White when I hear it.

Soooo good

Makes my heart pitter pat. Love the little smirk on the breaks.

Doc would’ve LOVED THIS!

Whoo Man She is good.

Sierra you are great 👍 👌 picker I am a minister of music in my church ⛪ am 70 years old but you a great 👍 musician and beautiful voice keep on keeping on

Damn. Every once in a while something just blows you away

If you ever make it up to Humboldt CA I would love to meet you. Roll on the Mattole would be perfect.

I sit in awe when someone has a harder time breathing than playing an instrument. Such a talented young lady! I can't wait for you to come back to Michigan (West Michigan!!)

Unreal x

wow ! this young lady has so much talent ! and only going to get better !! some of the commenters on her actually know her and have seen her at a very young age. i would love it if you comment on her family . did she grow up in a musical family.. etc . thanks

Love this version. I watch over and over!

So much talent in a small body it’s crazy.

played so finely

Gol Dang! I love it when I find a gem on RU-vid.

Magnificent

Superb !

Just loved it!

Absolutely amazing!!! Such Talent!! WOW!!

Just... lovely!

Country blues! BRAVO!!

WoW!!!!

Legend

It's so fantastic!!! Thank you

That was absolutely beautiful. Amazing guitar playing.

My gosh!!! This is amazing. Respect and love

So beautiful. Great song. Thanks!

Miss Sierra,when they ask you,can you make folks feel what you feel inside you can tell them Yes, that was beautiful

I dare to say that Sierra Hull is the best mandolin player out there now. Her technique is flawless. In my opinion, no one else out there is better, cleaner or faster than she is now. This is not to say there are not great mandolin players out there for sure. Sierra can play anything they can and do it with better technical perfection while playing it as fast if not faster. The cool thing is that she also has the creativity there as well along with these incredible mandolin skills. The scary thing is that she is as good, if not better, on the guitar. Sierra has improved her singing tremendously since her younger days. She really has found her singing voice now; creating her own style and such. She now has gained full control of her voice and how to express herself with her voice in a very pleasing beautiful way that is all her own. PS Her husband is equally amazing on so many different instruments as well.

Amazing, Great job!!

A truly great talent!

Just sublime!

What a talent. A joy to watch. Eye and ear candy at the same time. Makes me smile big time

Pure, perfect and beautiful.

Sounds amazing. Nailed it

What s great start to a sunny Sunday! Thanks to you and the Doc!👍🪕🪕🪕

What a great Job! Sierra you always have so much passion I love it!

This was so beautiful it made me tear up. Reminds me of how much I miss Doc Watson

This is one of my favorite covers of this song, great job!

Wow... great work, just fantastic!!

Nailed it. Thanks i needed that