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"Every Little Dream"
by 5 Blazes
on Aristocrat 202B
released in 1947
"Not Any More Tears"
by The Four Blazes
on United 146
released in 1952
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Above: Photo of The Four Blazes from about 1952 consisting of (L-R) Thomas Braden, Lindsley Holt, Floyd McDaniels, and William Hill. This grouping recorded for the United label from January 1952 to August 1953 (resulting in six releases).
The Five Blazes consisted of Lindsley Holt, William Hill, Ernie Harper, Prentice Butler, and Floyd McDaniels. This grouping had one recording session with Aristocrat in April 1947 (resulting in two releases).
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Above Left: Recorded 4/47. Ernie Harper is lead singer on this one. The vocal group backing, although nice, doesn't come in until near the end of the record.Above Right: Recorded 2/3/53. Thomas Braden sings lead on this bluesy recording. Aristocrat and United were both located in Chicago.
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