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The Four Blazes

Title: Mary Jo

Label: Delmark Records

Cat No:DE704
Format:CD

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One of the top R&B records of 1952, a tribute to that legendary woman who "went up to Alaska just to melt the snow", "Mary Jo" provided a moment in the national spotlight for one of Chicago's hottest vocal combos. The single was released in April of '52 and entered the national charts in the middle of July. It moved rapidly to the top, displacing Lloyd Price's "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" as the #1 R&B song in the nation at the end of August. Born in the waning years of the Depression, The Four Blazes brought vitality and showmanship to the early years of R&B. Bassist Tommy Braden was the main lead singer while all members provided backup harmony vocals. "Jelly" Holt was the founder and drummer in the group, while Floyd McDaniel and "Shorty" Hill played guitars. (Floyd stayed active in music throughout his life including the 1991 album Let Your Hair Down! and the 1994 recording West Side Baby.) With special guest Eddie Chamblee on tenor sax.

Track Listing for Mary Jo
1. Mary Jo
2. Not Any More Tears
3. Raggedy Ride
4. Mood Indigo
5. Perfect Woman
6. My Great Love Affair
7. Rug Cutter
8. Lovin' Man
9. All Night Long
10. Never Start Living
11. Snag The Britches
12. Please Send Her Back To Me
13. Night Train
14. Ella Louise
15. Stop Boogie Woogie
16. My Hat's On The Side Of My Head
17. Perfect Woman
18. Do The Do
19. Drunken Blues
20. She Needs To Be Loved
21. Women, Women
22. Did You Ever See A Monkey Play A Fiddle
23. Done Got Over
24. Don't Lose Your Cool

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