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genre: country blues
genre: newgrass
description: Eddy Merle Watson (February 8, 1949 – October 23, 1985) was an American folk and bluegrass guitarist. He was best known for his performances with his father, Doc Watson. Merle played and recorded albu
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track: If I Needed You
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  by artist: Doc Watson
  by artist: Merle Watson
  in album: Looking Better Every Beer
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    date published: 2009-01-01
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