1953

MY GREAT LOVE AFFAIR * THE FOUR BLAZES * UNITED 168 * USA

Formed in 1940 by drummer Paul Lindsley "Jelly" Holt, the group were sometimes known as The Five Blazes they first recorded for Aristocrat, then United, both Chicago based label, they disbanded in 1955. The Four Blazes on this sublime waxing were: Floyd McDaniel, William "Shorty" Hill, Tommy Braden, Paul Lindsley "Jelly" Holt; it's Thomas Brandon who sings lead.


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