Big Dave McLean

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Big Dave McLean, born David McLean on August 23, 1948, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada, is a Canadian blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. Introduced to the blues as a teenager through his older brother's record collection, McLean began performing at local venues including the Regina Folk Festival and the Winnipeg Folk Festival. His career breakthrough came when he met John P. Hammond at the Mariposa Folk Festival, who encouraged his development as a musician. McLean released his debut album Muddy Waters for President in 1989. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2019 for his contributions to the blues in Canada and for mentoring emerging musicians.

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03	Hoo Doo Woman	Kevin Belzner	Catfish			03:47
	Composers: Tim Williams

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Discography

Albums

This Old Life

℗ 2024 Cordova Bay Records distributed by Fontana North: 03-05-2024

This Old Life

01	Well I Done Got Over It	Big Dave McLean	This Old Life			02:40
	Writer: Eddie Jones / Composers: Eddie Jones
02	Honey Bee	Big Dave McLean	This Old Life			03:17
	Writer: McKinley Morganfield / Composers: McKinley Morganfield
03	Young Fashioned Ways	Big Dave McLean	This Old Life			03:22
	Writer: Willie Dixon / Composers: Willie Dixon
04	Sometimes	Big Dave McLean	This Old Life			03:11
	Writer: Dave McLean / Composers: Dave McLean
05	Pet Rabbit	Big Dave McLean	This Old Life			03:13
	Writer: Johnny Shines / Composers: Johnny Shines
06	Billy Canton's Bulldog	Big Dave McLean	This Old Life			03:43
	Writer: Dave McLean / Composers: Dave McLean
07	Driftin' Blues	Big Dave McLean	This Old Life			04:36
	Writer: Charles Brown - Johnny Moore - Eddie Williams / Composers: Charles Brown - Johnny Moore - Eddie Williams

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Catfish

(P) 2019 Cayuse Music: 01-11-2019

Catfish

01	Catfish Blues	Kevin Belzner	Catfish			04:02
	Composers: Traditional
02	2 X Cryin'	Kevin Belzner	Catfish			05:15
	Composers: Dave McLean
03	Hoo Doo Woman	Kevin Belzner	Catfish			03:47
	Composers: Tim Williams
04	A Hole in My Heart	Kevin Belzner	Catfish			02:52
	Composers: Tim Williams
05	Driftin' & Driftin'	Kevin Belzner	Catfish			05:28
	Composers: Charles Brown - Eddie Williams - Johnny Moore
06	Knockout Girl	Kevin Belzner	Catfish			03:45
	Composers: Dave McLean
07	Delta Bound	Kevin Belzner	Catfish			03:13
	Composers: Alex Hill

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Pocket Full of Nothin'

2019 Black Hen Music: 04-10-2019

Pocket Full of Nothin'

01	Songs of the Blues	Big Dave McLean	Pocket Full of Nothin'			03:55
	Composers: David McLean
02	Don't Be Layin' That Stuff On Me	Big Dave McLean	Pocket Full of Nothin'			05:07
	Composers: David McLean
03	Backwards Fool	Big Dave McLean	Pocket Full of Nothin'			04:31
	Composers: David McLean
04	All Day Party	Big Dave McLean	Pocket Full of Nothin'			03:05
	Composers: David McLean
05	Voodoo Music	Big Dave McLean	Pocket Full of Nothin'			04:02
	Composers: JB Lenoir
06	Baby	Big Dave McLean	Pocket Full of Nothin'			02:49
	Composers: David McLean
07	Just To Be With You	Big Dave McLean	Pocket Full of Nothin'			05:48
	Composers: Bernard Roth

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Better The Devil You Know

2016 Black Hen Music: 14-10-2016

Better The Devil You Know

01	Life On The Road	Big Dave McLean	Better The Devil You Know			04:41
	Composers: Dave McLean
02	You Can't Lose What You Ain't Never Had	Big Dave McLean	Better The Devil You Know			05:38
	Composers: Mckinley Morganfield
03	You'll Need Somebody On Your Bond	Big Dave McLean	Better The Devil You Know			04:35
	Composers: Steve Dawson - Traditional
04	Angeline	Big Dave McLean	Better The Devil You Know			04:03
	Composers: Steve Dawson - James Perry
05	I Need You	Big Dave McLean	Better The Devil You Know			03:05
	Composers: Dave McLean
06	Where The Music Comes From	Big Dave McLean	Better The Devil You Know			05:06
	Composers: Dave McLean
07	Old Time Religion	Big Dave McLean	Better The Devil You Know			03:48
	Composers: Jonathan Parker Millsap

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Faded But Not Gone

2014 Black Hen Music. All Rights Reserved.: 11-04-2014

Faded But Not Gone

01	Tough Times	Big Dave McLean	Faded But Not Gone			04:42
	Composers: Arranged by Dave McLean - Public Domain
02	I Best Choose To Pick The Blues	Big Dave McLean	Faded But Not Gone			04:41
	Composers: Dave McLean
03	Dead Cat On The Line	Big Dave McLean	Faded But Not Gone			03:15
	Composers: Hudson Whittaker - Thomas Dorsey
04	The Fallen	Big Dave McLean	Faded But Not Gone			04:02
	Composers: Dave McLean
05	Sittin' On A Fence	Big Dave McLean	Faded But Not Gone			03:59
	Composers: Jesse Riemer - Vince Andrushko
06	Don't Get Mad, Get Even	Big Dave McLean	Faded But Not Gone			04:39
	Composers: Dave McLean
07	Devil's In The Jukebox	Big Dave McLean	Faded But Not Gone			03:43
	Composers: Ray LaMontagne

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Acoustic Blues – Got 'Em From The Bottom

℗ 2008 Stony Plain Rights Management: 15-07-2008

Acoustic Blues – Got 'Em From The Bottom

01	Sometimes	Big Dave McLean	Acoustic Blues – Got 'Em From The Bottom			02:30
	Writer: MCLEAN, DAVID STUART / Composers: MCLEAN, DAVID STUART
02	Why Do Girls Do That	Big Dave McLean	Acoustic Blues – Got 'Em From The Bottom			03:58
	Writer: MCLEAN, DAVID STUART - REID, B.C. / Composers: MCLEAN, DAVID STUART - REID, B.C.
03	Atlanta Moan	Big Dave McLean	Acoustic Blues – Got 'Em From The Bottom			04:15
	Writer: HICKS, ROBERT / Composers: HICKS, ROBERT
04	Police And High Sheriff	Big Dave McLean	Acoustic Blues – Got 'Em From The Bottom			01:14
	Writer: MCLEAN, DAVID STUART / Composers: MCLEAN, DAVID STUART
05	Someday Baby	Big Dave McLean	Acoustic Blues – Got 'Em From The Bottom			03:21
	Writer: Estes, John / Composers: Estes, John
06	Don't Shy Away	Big Dave McLean	Acoustic Blues – Got 'Em From The Bottom			02:52
	Writer: MCLEAN, DAVID STUART / Composers: MCLEAN, DAVID STUART
07	Right From The Start	Big Dave McLean	Acoustic Blues – Got 'Em From The Bottom			02:56
	Writer: MCLEAN, DAVID STUART / Composers: MCLEAN, DAVID STUART

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Blues From The Middle

℗ 2003 Stony Plain Rights Management: 15-07-2003

Blues From The Middle

01	Ooh Wee	Big Dave McLean	Blues From The Middle			03:08
	Writer: Billy Boy Arnold / Composers: Billy Boy Arnold
02	She's Got The Stuff	Big Dave McLean	Blues From The Middle			03:18
	Composers: Big Dave McLean
03	B. Meets Bo	Big Dave McLean	Blues From The Middle			03:47
	Composers: Big Dave McLean
04	Muddy Waters For President	Big Dave McLean	Blues From The Middle			11:21
	Composers: Big Dave McLean
05	You Know It Ain't Right	Big Dave McLean	Blues From The Middle			02:51
	Composers: Big Dave McLean
06	Johnny Tornado	Big Dave McLean	Blues From The Middle			04:23
	Composers: Big Dave McLean
07	Trouble No More	Big Dave McLean	Blues From The Middle			02:31
	Writer: M.morganfield / Composers: M.morganfield

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For The Blues – Always!

℗ 1998 Stony Plain Rights Management: 26-05-1998

For The Blues – Always!

01	Dust My Broom	Big Dave McLean	For The Blues – Always!			04:30
	Writer: James, Elmore - Johnson, Robert / Composers: James, Elmore - Johnson, Robert
02	Had My Fun	Big Dave McLean	For The Blues – Always!			02:53
	Writer: ODEN, JAMES / Composers: ODEN, JAMES
03	Sliding Delta	Big Dave McLean	For The Blues – Always!			03:33
	Composers: Big Dave McLean
04	Going To New York	Big Dave McLean	For The Blues – Always!			03:16
	Writer: Reed, Jimmy - REED, MARY / Composers: Reed, Jimmy - REED, MARY
05	My Adorable One	Big Dave McLean	For The Blues – Always!			03:46
	Composers: Big Dave McLean
06	Cakewalk Into Town	Big Dave McLean	For The Blues – Always!			03:21
	Writer: MAHAL, TAJ / Composers: MAHAL, TAJ
07	Rollin' And Tumblin'	Big Dave McLean	For The Blues – Always!			03:24
	Writer: Morganfield, Mckinley / Composers: Morganfield, Mckinley

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Singles

Gone

℗ 2008 Stony Plain Rights Management: 15-07-2008

Gone

01	Gone	Big Dave McLean	Gone			03:31
	Composers: Big Dave McLean

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Stony Plain's Christmas Blues

℗ 2000 Stony Plain Rights Management: 26-09-2000

Stony Plain's Christmas Blues

01	Duke's Christmas	Duke Robillard	Stony Plain's Christmas Blues			02:40
	Composers: Duke Robillard
02	Christmas Time, Part 1	Billy Boy Arnold	Stony Plain's Christmas Blues			05:26
	Writer: Jimmy McCracklin / Composers: Jimmy McCracklin
03	Switchin' In the Kitchen	Asleep At The Wheel	Stony Plain's Christmas Blues			04:16
	Writer: Rudolph Moore / Composers: Rudolph Moore
04	Merry Christmas Everyone	Rosco Gordon	Stony Plain's Christmas Blues			04:53
	Composers: Rosco Gordon
05	Santa Come	Big Dave McLean	Stony Plain's Christmas Blues			02:46
	Composers: Big Dave McLean
06	No Money, No Honey	Maria Muldaur	Stony Plain's Christmas Blues			02:51
	Composers: Maria Muldaur
07	Hootie's K.C. Christmas Prayer	Jay McShann	Stony Plain's Christmas Blues			04:31
	Composers: Jay McShann

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Guess Who's Home

2007 Transistor 66: 01-01-2007

Guess Who's Home

01	Hang on to Your Life- The Perpetrators	The Perpetrators	Guess Who's Home			03:53
	Composers: Randy Bachman/Burton Cummings
02	Runnin' Back to Saskatoon-D.Rangers	D.Rangers	Guess Who's Home			03:06
	Composers: Randy Bachman/Burton Cummings
03	No Sugar Tonight- The Barrymores	The Barrymores	Guess Who's Home			03:05
	Composers: Randy Bachman/Burton Cummings
04	Guns,Guns,Guns - The Scott Nolan Band	Scott Nolan	Guess Who's Home			04:22
	Composers: Randy Bachman/Burton Cummings
05	Seven Long Years- Big Dave McLean	Big Dave McLean	Guess Who's Home			03:55
	Composers: Randy Bachman/Burton Cummings
06	Bus Rider - Fabulous Kildonans	The Fabulous Kildonans	Guess Who's Home			02:30
	Composers: Randy Bachman/Burton Cummings
07	Star Baby - Hillbilly Burlesque	Hillbilly Burlesque	Guess Who's Home			03:43
	Composers: Randy Bachman/Burton Cummings

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