JULY 17, 1954
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1954/CB-1954-07-17.pdfDISK OF THE WEEK
PATTI PAGE (Mercury 70416; 70416 x 45)
“WHAT A DREAM" [Berkshire BMI—Willis]
“I CRIED [Meadowbrook ASCAP—Tesone, Elias]
Patti Page, the consistent hit producer who needs no introduction to
ops, dealers or jockeys, sends across a sensational new piece of wax
that really sounds great. In keeping with her policy of varying the
material she records, the “Singing Rage” gets hold of a tremendous piece
of blues material that stems from the R & B field. It’s a real
penetrating job dubbed “What A Dream.” Patti really gives her all for
the song. And she gives it a real bluesy going over. The piano backdrop
is great. On the lower lid “I Cried,” the song bird eases through a
lovely ballad in her warm and sincere fashion. Top half just can’t miss.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3DMhaHVy3Ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQyNRMJm714-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TONY BENNETT (Columbia 40272; 4-40272)
“CINNAMON SINNER" (2:55) [Raleigh BMI—Chase]
“TAKE ME BACK AGAIN" (3:01) [Jefferson ASCAP—Evans, Kahn, Berman]
Tony Bennett’s here again with a great novelty that’ll be right up on
top in short order. Supported by a Percy Faith orking similar to the one
heard on Tony’s smash “Rags To Riches,” the songster leans into this
catchy ditty with all the oomph that his punch packed voice carries.
It’s a delightful number cleverly titled “Cinnamon Sinner.” Lyrics are
cute and simple making this one a top contender for big Summer clicker.
Coupling features the star in a romantic mood as he wends his way
through a sentimental love song labelled “Take Me Back Again.”
Captivating melody and another illustrious Faith accompaniment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mupNf8uF684https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwS8ST8ZSEc-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE FOUR TUNES (Jubilee 5152; 45-5152)
“THE GREATEST FEELING IN THE WORLD" (2:11) [Speir ASCAP—Bass, Jordan]
“LONESOME" (2:15) [Jubilee ASCAP—Best]
The Four Tunes, one of waxdom’s hottest hit making groups dishes up a
new ditty that has all the earmarks of a tremendous Summer smash. It’s a
wonderful
lilter tagged “The Greatest Feeling In The World.” And it’s so different
from their other releases, that this one just has to click. The group’s
secret to success is its versatility. On their first hit platter, they
did a driving rendition of “Marie.” Presently, they’re heading to the
top with a tender ballad
“I Understand Just How You Feel.” This latest side has a barber shop
quartet flavoring. As long as the boys keep mixing ’em up, they can’t
help but hit. Top drawer material with a melody and lyric that stays
with you. Flip is rhythm item
called “Lonesome” with a good bluesy flavor. We’re wild about the upper
lid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTfDJulX4rohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJcEt_3WwxM-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SLEEPER OF THE WEEK
BILL HALEY AND HIS COMETS (Decca 29204; 9-29204)
“SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL” (2:29) [Progressive BMI—Calhoun]
“A.B.C. BOOGIE” (2:27) [Myers ASCAP—Russell, Spickol]
Here’s a great opportunity for the juke boxes to cash in on a natural.
It’s a sensational rocker by the “Crazy, Man, Crazy” gang, Bill Haley
and his Comets. Tagged “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” it’s a sensational
souped-up rhythm number
that drives from the opening bar right through to the very last note.
Bill hands in a top grade vocal as the Comets assist with a jolting
backdpop. The tune, incidentally, is currently one of the hottest in the
Rhythm and Blues field, and with R & B tunes catching on more and more
in the pop market, this disk could go all the way. One of the best sides
the Comets have ever presented. Coupling is another more subdued jumper
labelled “A.B.C. Boogie.” Keep an eye on the top half.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3j1c1nY3a4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvzqnOX9Q4c-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE CASH BOX
*AWARD O' THE WEEK"
RUTH BROWN (Atlantic 1026)
"OH WHAT A DREAM” (2:52) [Berkshire BMI—Willis]
"PLEASE DON'T FREEZE” (2:30) [Raleigh BMI—Chase]
Ruth Brown has the wax in this release to break the charts and put the
gal back into the sales figures she deserves. The upper deck, “Oh What A
Dream,” to be corny, has Miss Brown running the gamut of vocal emotions
on a slow tender
blues. The thrush is sweet, tender, happy, excited, sad and dispirited
as she describes the romantic twists and turns of her last night’s
dream. Ruth packs the two and one half minutes of wax with warmth and
feeling as she brings the lyrics to life. Should build the gal’s appeal
to the pop market. The flip, “Please Don’t Freeze,” is an equally
powerful item with a change of pace tempo. Material is strong on both
sides and the Brown treatments should ride them right to the top.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPas18nwZmUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMwG3YMloYU-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE PRISONAIRES (Sun 207)
“THERE IS LOVE IN YOU” (2:40) [Hi-Lo BMI — Bragg, Stewart]
The Prisonaires melt on a slow tender ballad for a tasty tidbit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBsLKml4Ru0“WHAT’LL YOU DO NEXT” (2:45) [Hi-Lo Music — Stewart, Bragg]
The flip moves at a quicker pace and the group sounds great although the
material is not up to some of their former releases.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1nBcvFaF9o-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JUNIOR DENBY (King 4725)
“THIS FOOL HAS LEARNED” (2:32) [Jay & Cee BMI—Herman Denby]
Denby sings a slow blues with tender vocalizing. Item is in the vein of
an after hours piece.
both sides -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zbjthOTQiA“IF YOU ONLY HAVE FAITH IN ME” (2:20) [Jay & Cee BMI —Herman Denby]
Denby’s coupling is a similar piece of material in which he beseeches
his fern to have faith in him. Another soft etching for the blue hours.
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CHOKER CAMPBELL (Atlantic 1038)
“HAVE YOU SEEN MY BABY” (2:49) [Progressive BMI—Campbell, Young]
The Choker Campbell work dishes up a bouncing blues with Harold Young on
the vocal end. Good dance material.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjQdFVp2QtY“JACKIE MAMBO” (2:41) [Progressive BMI — Morris]
The Choker Campbell jumps the bandwagon and supplies the ever increasing
demand for mambo. Here the band rocks through the stimulating mambo beat
retaining the blues effect and not the Latin flavor.
https://youtu.be/K1B07jMhDfE?t=11-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LIGHTNING SLIM (Feature Records 3006)
“BAD LUCK” (2:40) [Acuff Rose BMI—O. Hicks]
Lightning Slim sings a slow southern blues bemoaning the bad luck that
has dogged him since he’s been old enough to recall. Lightning’s vocal
and guitar accompanied by harmonica and drums.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7YS13S0LqY“ROCK ME MAMA” (2:50) [Acuff Rose BMI—O. Hicks]
The flip is a slow southern jump blues. Slim sings in a fashion that
will please the portion of the market that goes for this type of blues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QwJQirIEm8-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE DIXIE HUMMING BIRDS (Peacock 1727)
“PRAYER WHEEL” (2:35) [Lion BMI —-Ira Tucker]
The Dixie Humming Birds chant a slow inspirational number that picks up
tempo and rocks through with spirit and drive. This one is loaded and
should prove to be a big spiritual seller.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dbXiOaI2wM“LIVE RIGHT, DIE RIGHT” (2:21) [Lion BMI—R. A. Moore]
The Birds harmonize on a syncopated gospel item of the kind that could
cross the border line of sales and appeal to other markets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozUIspMDfMI-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MARVIN and JOHNNY (Modern 933)
“TICK TOCK” (2:41) [Modern Music BMI—Josea]
The team of Marvin and Johnny bounce through a rocking romantic ditty in
good form. Side excites and could come up with a fair share of action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT6_hJYLaCE“CHERRY PIE” [Modern Music BMI — Phillips]
The boys blend well on a slow bounce. Marvin and Johnny come through
with a good
sound. A good pairing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4cLIiNvBoM-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE TRUMPETEERS (Score 5057)
“LAST PASSOVER” (2:32) [Aladdin Music — The Trumpeteers]
The Trumpeteers dish up a syncopated religious item based on the famous
Last Supper. Good listening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmccOAsft9Q“LEAVE THAT LIE ALONE” (2:10) [Aladdin — The Trumpeteers]
The flip deck is a racing tempo religious item that keeps the group
moving along in breakneck gait.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfxKjtW8XJE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHERRI LYNN (Apollo 456)
“YOUR MONEY AIN’T ENOUGH” (2:40) [Bess Music BMI — Lynn Washington
Smith]
Cherri Lynn leaving her daddy ‘cause he can’t buy her all the things she
wants. Gal sings with a driving appeal. Deck moves ok.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32pTN3l_mow“IF IT HADN’T BEEN FOR YOU” (2:55) [Fred Fisher ASCAP—Singleton]
The husky voiced chantress etches a slow bouncy blues effectively. The
tune is ok and Cherri handles it with a strong performance.
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SMOKEY HOGG (Imperial 677)
“MY BABY’S GONE” (2:1b)[Commodore Music BMI—Hogg]
Smokey Hogg moans a slow blues bewailing his baby’s flight. Smokey
dishes up the sad tune in a style that should catch some fair action.
“TRAIN WHISTLE” (2:24)[Commodore BMI—Hogg]
Hogg moves up the tempo as he sings his elation about his baby coming
home. A happy item.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN2be_Jmjqo-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LOUIS JORDAN (Aladdin 3246)
“MESSY BESSY” (2:40) [Jolleen Music—John Hendricks]
A happy quick bounce item with novelty lyrics delivered with that Louis
Jordan exuberant styling. A good piece of material that could be the
best Jordan release in some time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDrSpICNXTk"I SEEN WHAT’CHA DONE" (2:37) [Bayou Music—Louis Jordan]
Another fast moving item loaded with excitement and Louis Jordan
feeling. Should do well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIN3iXCvXX8-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BILLY KING (Abbott 1001)
“CAN’T GET YOU OUTTA’ MY MIND” (2:20) [Dandelion BMI King]
First R & B release on Abbot is a goodie. King is of the rough voiced
belting school and he gives an energetic performance of a driving jump.
https://archive.org/details/78_cant-get-you-outta-my-mind_billy-king-billy-king_gbia0434049a“SUGAR DOLL” (2:10) [Dandelion Music BMI—Zack & Thelma Woods]
This deck swings along like a Dixie item. King sings it in that vein,
and plate will please. For the R &B audience it’s the flip deck.
https://archive.org/details/78_sugar-doll_billy-king-zack-thelma-woods_gbia0434049b-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ROY MILTON (Specialty 526)
“GONNA LEAVE YOU BABY” (2:15) [Bar BMI—R. Milton]
“IT’S TOO LATE” (2:42) [Bar BMI—R. Milton]
Roy Milton pops in with a strong middle tempo bouncer “Gonna Leave You,
Baby” that has what it takes to make it a powerful sales puller. Milton
tells his baby
he’s gonna leave her and cryin’ won’t make him stay. The more she cries,
the further he’s goin’ away. The Miltones back Milton with some
effective teamwork. The flip, “It’s Too Late,” Roy sings a slow sad
romantic blues and puts plenty of warmth and feeling into his treatment.
A mellow piece of wax that should help the upper deck gather in the
customers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpjem_ShUbkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRSQQBCvokQ-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRINCE PATRIDGE (Cat 105)
“CO-OPERATION” part 1 & 2
Humorous novelty item that has already created a fuss in the midwest,
Patridge sings the ditty in simple, unpretentious talky style. The
strength lies in the funny lyrics. The poor male works hard at getting
employment for his fern so that he can live in the manner to which he’d
like to be accustomed to. This is kind of deck that should take off like
crazy.
both sides -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCjqWqMKorw====================================================================
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