Uncle Dave Macon
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David Harrison Macon, known professionally as Uncle Dave Macon, was born on October 7, 1870, in Smartt Station, Tennessee. He was an American old-time banjo player, singer, songwriter, and comedian. Macon learned to play the banjo in 1885 from circus comedian Joel Davidson. In 1924, he made his first recordings for Vocalion Records with fiddler Sid Harkreader. Throughout his career, he performed extensively on the Loew's Vaudeville circuit and became the first star of the Grand Ole Opry in the latter half of the 1920s. Macon was formerly a member of the Fruit Jar Drinkers and often performed with his sons, who accompanied him on guitar. He passed away on March 22, 1952.
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- Tell Her to Come Back Home
- Tennessee Jubilee
- Tennessee Red Fox Chase
- Late Last Night When Willie Came Home
- (She Was Always) Chewing Gum
- The Cross Eyed Butcher and the Cackling Hen
- All In Down and Out
- The Girl I Left Behind Me
- Arkansas Traveler
- Just From Tennessee
- Late Last Night When My Willie Came Home
- Bear Me Away on Your Snowy Wings
- 12. Buddy Won't You Roll Down the Line
- Tom and Jerry
- Go On, Nora Lee by Uncle Dave Macon
- 09. Go Along Mule
- My Daughter Wished to Marry
- Never Make Love No More
- Uncle Dave's Travels, Part 1 (Misery in Arkansas)
- Oh Lovin' Babe
- Wait Till the Clouds Roll By
- 17. Hold the Woodpile Down
- Don't Get Weary Children
- Old Ties
