Watermelon Man - Christmas 1962 Don't Bother Me No More
Born 7th April 1922 - Havana, Cuba [Jesus Maria]
Died 1st February 2003 - Miami, Florida
This
single was often played at the first Twisted Wheel
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Mambo rhythms intertwined soul, jazz and blues; a great
dance track!
Originally by Herbie Hancock, 'Watermelon Man' was
a big hit for Mongo (unfortunate first name) Santamaria in early 1963. A Cuban with a fantastic sense of
rhythm.