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Melancholy Blues

Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven

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  1. Released on OKeh, also That Rhythm Man (Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra), (What Did I Do to Be So) Black and Blue? (Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra) and Basin Street Blues (Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra)

  2. Written by Walter Melrose, also Willie the Weeper, Beau Koo Jack (Louis Armstrong and His Savoy Ballroom Five) and High Society (Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra)

  3. Part of Melancholy Blues / Keyhole Blues, also Keyhole Blues

  4. Written by Marty Bloom, also Willie the Weeper, Mandy Lee Blues (King Oliver and His Creole Jazz Band) and Cannon Ball Blues (take 1) (Jelly Roll Morton’s Red Hot Peppers)

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Written by
Marty Bloom and Walter Melrose
Performed by
John Thomas, Johnny Dodds, Johnny St. Cyr, Lil Hardin Armstrong, Louis Armstrong, Pete Briggs and Warren “Baby” Dodds
Part of
Melancholy Blues / Keyhole Blues
Released on
OKeh

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  1. 1MusicBrainz Melancholy Blues was performed by John Thomas

    Melancholy Blues was performed by John Thomas

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  2. 2MusicBrainz Melancholy Blues was performed by Johnny Dodds

    Melancholy Blues was performed by Johnny Dodds

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  3. 3MusicBrainz Melancholy Blues was performed by Johnny St. Cyr

    Melancholy Blues was performed by Johnny St. Cyr

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  4. 4MusicBrainz Melancholy Blues was performed by Lil Hardin Armstrong

    Melancholy Blues was performed by Lil Hardin Armstrong

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  5. 5MusicBrainz Melancholy Blues was performed by Louis Armstrong

    Melancholy Blues was performed by Louis Armstrong

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  6. 6MusicBrainz Melancholy Blues was performed by Pete Briggs

    Melancholy Blues was performed by Pete Briggs

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  7. 7MusicBrainz Melancholy Blues was performed by Warren “Baby” Dodds

    Melancholy Blues was performed by Warren “Baby” Dodds

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  8. 8MusicBrainz Melancholy Blues was written by Marty Bloom

    Melancholy Blues was written by Marty Bloom

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  9. 9MusicBrainz Melancholy Blues was written by Walter Melrose

    Melancholy Blues was written by Walter Melrose

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    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  10. 10MusicBrainz Melancholy Blues is part of the release Melancholy Blues / Keyhole Blues

    Melancholy Blues is part of the release Melancholy Blues / Keyhole Blues

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  11. 11MusicBrainz OKeh is the label of the song Melancholy Blues

    OKeh is the label of the song Melancholy Blues

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  12. 12MusicBrainz Melancholy Blues was released on 1927-09-15

    Melancholy Blues was released on 1927-09-15

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026