"Messin' Around" is a 1948 song written by Floyd Hunt and recorded by

Memphis Slim John Len Chatman (September 3, 1915 – February 24, 1988), known professionally as Memphis Slim, was an American blues pianist, singer, and composer. He led a series of bands that, reflecting the popular appeal of jump blues, included saxopho ...

and His House Rockers, released as Miracle Records 125. It was Slim's first and only R&B chart No.1, spending two weeks at the top of the chart from September 4, 1948.Nick Talevski ''The Encyclopedia of Rock Obituaries'' 1999 0711975485 p.283 "With his booming voice and his refined style of blues piano, the 6 foot 6 inch Memphis Slim enjoyed hits with 'Messin' Around' (1948), ' Blue And Lonesome' (1949), 'Angel Child' (1949), and ' The Come Back' (1953)."

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1948 songs Memphis Slim songs {{1940s-song-stub