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Big Maceo Merriweather Have You Heard About It (1950)

Big Maceo Merriweather
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I do not own the copyright to this recording. This video is for historical and educational purposes only. Composed by Major Merriweather Major "Big Maceo" Merriweather:Vocals & Piano (Left Hand) James Watkins:Piano (Right Hand) John Brim:Guitar Alonzo Turner:Drums Recorded in Detroit, MI. 1950 Originally issued on the 1950 single (Fortune 137) (78 RPM) This recording taken from the 1996 album "A Fortune In Blues Vol. 1" (CD) (Canada)

About Big Maceo Merriweather

Major "Big Maceo" Merriweather (March 31, 1905 – February 23, 1953) was an American pianist and blues singer. He was mainly active in Chicago through the 1940s.

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Added 29 Mar 2026



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