Big John Greer

About Big John Greer

Big John Greer (November 21, 1923 – May 12, 1972) was an American rhythm & blues tenor saxophonist and vocalist, best known for his recordings from 1949 to 1955, which included "Got You On My Mind" and "Bottle It Up And Go." Born John Marshall Greer in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States, he was a friend of Henry Glover from childhood, and both attended college at Alabama A&M together. Glover was playing in Lucky Millinder's band when Bull Moose Jackson left the group in 1948; Glover suggested that Greer be chosen as Jackson's replacement.

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Top Tracks

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We Wanna See Santa Do the Mambo

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Bottle It Up And Go

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3

Come Back Uncle John

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Santa Do the Mambo

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I'm The Fat Man

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Rockin' With Big John

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Come Back Maybelline

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Got You On My Mind

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